Applying for API Access
If you wish to use the MasterLink API for automated trading, you must first have an account with MasterLink.
Assuming you already have a MasterLink account, let's proceed to understand how to apply for their API access.
Certificate Application
- Quantitative Trading from Scratch (Part 1) - MasterLink API Permission Application
- Certificate e-Manager
To proceed with the API application, signing online documents requires a certificate. Please follow the detailed process by clicking on the links above.
Complete the certificate application following the outlined steps.
Setting Up the Development Environment
- Quantitative Trading from Scratch (Part 2) - Setting Up Python Environment
- Simple Configuration of Python Environment on Windows 11
Since the MasterLink API integrates with Python and is only supported on Windows operating systems, you will need:
- A Windows computer
- Installation of Python
- Installation of the MasterLink API
For installing Python, you can refer to official documentation or our provided articles.
For installing the MasterLink API, please refer directly to the documentation provided by MasterLink.
Verification of Market Data and Order Placement Permissions
After setting up the Python environment, you will need to verify market data and apply for order placement permissions.
This is likely the most complex step, as it involves executing code provided by MasterLink and returning the results to them.
Please refer directly to the documentation provided by MasterLink for this process.