How to Connect Rithmic to a Trade Copier (Step-by-Step Guide)

Picture this: You've just secured funding with five different prop firms—Bulenox, My Funded Futures, and three Apex accounts all running on Rithmic. You nail a perfect entry on ES. Now you're frantically clicking between five different trading platforms, trying to replicate that same entry before the market moves.

By the time you've manually entered the fifth trade, the market has moved three ticks against you. Your best account got the optimal fill. Your other four accounts? Not so much.

There's a better way.

In this comprehensive guide, you'll learn exactly how to connect your Rithmic accounts to a trade copier, enabling instant trade replication across all your funded accounts. Whether you're trading with Bulenox, My Funded Futures, Apex, or any other Rithmic-based prop firm, automated trade copying eliminates manual execution delays and ensures consistent fills across all your accounts.

And if you're using Tradovate instead, we've got you covered with our complete guide to connecting Tradovate to a trade copier.

Why Connect Rithmic to a Trade Copier?

Manual trade execution across multiple accounts isn't just tedious—it's costly. Every second you spend clicking between platforms is a second the market can move against you. Here's why automated Rithmic trade copying is essential for serious prop traders:

Execute Once, Replicate Everywhere Take your trade on one master account, and watch it instantly replicate to all your slave accounts. No clicking, no copying, no delays. Your strategy executes simultaneously across all connected Rithmic accounts.

Lightning-Fast Trade Replication Modern trade copiers deliver replication speeds measured in milliseconds, not seconds. When you're trading fast-moving futures markets, that speed difference directly impacts your profitability. Your slave accounts receive virtually the same fills as your master account.

Eliminate Fill Price Discrepancies When you manually execute trades one by one, each account gets a different fill price. The first account might catch the perfect entry at 5250.00, but by the time you've entered the fifth trade, you're getting filled at 5251.25. Automated copying eliminates this problem entirely.

Scale Across Unlimited Funded Accounts Working with multiple prop firms? Each firm might have given you two, three, or even five accounts. Managing ten or fifteen accounts manually is impossible. With Rithmic trade copying, you can scale to as many funded accounts as you can secure—without adding execution complexity.

For more strategies on managing multiple prop firm accounts effectively, see our complete guide to the best trade copier for prop firm accounts.

Focus on Trading, Not Execution Your mental energy should go toward reading the market and making trading decisions, not toward the mechanical task of entering the same order fifteen times. Automation handles execution while you focus on strategy.

Works Across Different Prop Firms The beauty of Rithmic is that it's used by dozens of prop firms. Connect your Bulenox account, your My Funded Futures account, and your Apex accounts to the same trade copier, and manage them all from a single interface.

What You'll Need Before Starting

Before you can connect Rithmic to a trade copier, gather these essential credentials and information:

Your Rithmic Username This is the username you use to log into your Rithmic-powered trading platform. It's typically provided in your broker or prop firm welcome email.

Your Rithmic Password The password associated with your Rithmic account. If you've forgotten it, you'll need to reset it through your broker's portal before proceeding.

Your Rithmic System Name (Critical!) This is where most traders get stuck. Your Rithmic system name is a specific identifier that tells the Rithmic API which system environment to connect to. We'll cover this in detail in the next section because getting it wrong is the #1 reason Rithmic connections fail.

An Active Rithmic Account Your account must be active and funded.

A Rithmic-Compatible Trade Copier You'll need a trade copier that supports Rithmic's credential-based authentication. SyncFutures provides native Rithmic integration with bank-grade credential encryption and lightning-fast replication speeds.

Understanding Rithmic System Names (Critical!)

If there's one thing that trips up traders connecting Rithmic to a trade copier, it's the system name. Let's demystify this critical component.

What Is a Rithmic System Name?

A Rithmic system name is an identifier that specifies which Rithmic system environment you're connecting to. Think of it as the "server address" for your Rithmic connection. Unlike your username and password, which you can easily change or reset, your system name is assigned by your broker or prop firm and must match exactly.

Why System Names Matter

Rithmic operates multiple system environments—paper trading systems, live production systems, and custom systems for specific brokers or prop firms. When you attempt to connect to Rithmic via a trade copier, you must specify the exact system name associated with your account. Use the wrong system name, and authentication will fail—even if your username and password are correct.

Common Rithmic System Names

Here are the most frequently used Rithmic system names you'll encounter:

Important: Prop firms often use custom Rithmic system names. Don't assume it's "Rithmic 01" just because that's common for retail brokers. Always verify with your specific prop firm.

Where to Find Your System Name

Your Rithmic system name is almost always provided in your broker or prop firm welcome email when you receive your funded account credentials. Look for phrases like:

• "System Name: Rithmic Paper Trading"
• "Rithmic System: [Name]"
• "Server: [System Name]"

If you can't find it in your welcome email:

1. Check your prop firm's member portal or dashboard
2. Look in your trading platform's connection settings (R Trader, Rhythm platforms)
3. Contact your broker or prop firm's support team directly

What Happens If You Use the Wrong System Name?

Using an incorrect system name results in authentication failure. You'll see error messages like:

• "Authentication Failed"
• "Invalid credentials"
• "Unable to connect to Rithmic"

The frustrating part? Your username and password might be 100% correct, but if the system name doesn't match, the connection will fail. This is why we dedicate an entire section to this topic—it's the most common Rithmic connection issue traders face.

Rithmic vs Tradovate: Key Differences

If you're coming from Tradovate or considering which platform to use for your prop trading, understanding the authentication differences helps:

Rithmic: Credential-Based Authentication Connecting Rithmic requires entering your username, password, and system name directly into the trade copier. The copier stores these credentials securely (encrypted with AES-256) and uses them to maintain a persistent connection to the Rithmic API.

Tradovate: OAuth Flow Tradovate uses a modern OAuth authentication flow. Instead of entering credentials directly, you're redirected to Tradovate's secure login page where you authorize the connection. No credentials are stored by the trade copier—only an access token.

Which Is Better for Trade Copying? Both work excellently with modern trade copiers like SyncFutures. The authentication method doesn't impact replication speed or reliability. Choose based on which prop firms you're working with—many traders use both Rithmic and Tradovate accounts simultaneously.

Using Tradovate instead? Check out our Tradovate connection guide for platform-specific instructions.

Step-by-Step: Connecting Rithmic to SyncFutures

Now let's walk through the actual connection process. This tutorial uses SyncFutures as the example trade copier, but the general concept applies to any Rithmic-compatible copier.

Step 1: Navigate to Accounts Management

Log into your SyncFutures account and navigate to the Accounts Management section from the main dashboard. This is your central hub for managing all broker connections across Rithmic, Tradovate, NinjaTrader, and other supported platforms.

Step 2: Add New Broker Connection

Click the "Add Broker Connection" button. You'll see a list of supported brokers. Select Rithmic from the available options.

Step 3: Enter Your Rithmic Credentials

You'll be presented with a connection form requesting:

• Username: Your Rithmic username
• Password: Your Rithmic password
• System Name: Your Rithmic system name (this is critical—double-check it!)

Step 4: Select Your Trading Account

After successful authentication, the trade copier will query Rithmic for all accounts associated with your credentials. If you have multiple accounts (common with prop firms that provide multiple funded accounts), you'll see a dropdown list.

Select the specific account you want to connect. For example, if Bulenox provided you with three funded accounts, you might see:

• Account #123456 - $50,000
• Account #123457 - $50,000
• Account #123458 - $50,000

Choose one account for this connection.

Step 5: Name Your Connection

Give your connection a descriptive name that helps you identify it later. Good naming examples:

• "Rithmic - Bulenox 50K #1"
• "Rithmic - MFF 150K Master"
• "Rithmic - Apex PA #3"

Clear naming becomes essential when you're managing fifteen or twenty connections across multiple prop firms.

Step 6: Verify Connection Status

After saving, you should see a green "Connected" status indicator next to your newly added Rithmic connection. The interface will display:

• Account number
• Current connection status (Connected/Disconnected)
• Last refresh timestamp

If you see "Disconnected" or an error message, review the troubleshooting section below.

For detailed screenshots and step-by-step visuals, check our help center documentation for the complete Rithmic connection guide.

Security: How Your Rithmic Credentials Are Protected

Entering your trading account credentials into a third-party platform requires trust. Here's exactly how SyncFutures protects your Rithmic credentials:

AES-256 Encryption All stored credentials are encrypted using AES-256, the same encryption standard used by banks and financial institutions. Your username, password, and system name are never stored in plain text.

Credentials Never Leave Secure Servers Your Rithmic credentials are stored on SOC 2 compliant infrastructure with enterprise-grade security. They're never transmitted to your browser or exposed through any API endpoint.

Encrypted Rithmic API Communication All communication between SyncFutures and Rithmic's servers occurs over encrypted protocols. Your credentials and trading data are protected in transit.

Zero-Knowledge Architecture SyncFutures engineers cannot view or access your stored credentials. The encryption keys are managed through secure key management systems that prevent unauthorized access.

Regular Security Audits The platform undergoes regular security audits to ensure compliance with industry best practices and identify potential vulnerabilities before they become issues.

Verifying Your Connection Works

After connecting your Rithmic account, verify everything is functioning correctly:

Check Connection Status Your Rithmic connection should display a green "Connected" status in the Accounts Management dashboard. If you see "Disconnected," there may be an issue with your credentials or system name.

Verify Account Information Displays The interface should show your Rithmic account number and current account information. If this data appears correctly, your connection is authenticating properly.

Place a Small Test Trade The ultimate verification is executing a small trade on your master account and watching it replicate to your Rithmic slave accounts in real-time. Start with one micro contract to verify everything works before scaling up.

Common Rithmic Connection Issues (and How to Fix Them)

Even experienced traders encounter connection issues. Here's how to troubleshoot the most common Rithmic problems:

"Authentication Failed" Error

Possible Causes:

• Incorrect username or password
• Wrong system name
• Account not active or funded
• Rithmic account locked due to failed login attempts

Solutions:

1. Double-check your username and password (try logging into R Trader or your broker platform to verify)
2. Verify your system name exactly matches what your prop firm provided
3. Contact your broker to confirm your account is active
4. If you've had multiple failed attempts, your Rithmic account may be temporarily locked—wait 15 minutes and try again

"Invalid System Name" Error

This is the #1 Rithmic connection issue.

Possible Causes:

• Using a generic system name (like "Rithmic 01") when your prop firm uses a custom one

Solutions:

1. Find your original welcome email from your prop firm and copy the system name exactly
2. Contact your prop firm's support team and ask them to confirm your system name
3. Try "Rithmic Paper Trading" if you're testing with a demo account

"No Accounts Found" Error

Possible Causes:

• Authentication succeeded, but no trading accounts are associated with these credentials
• System name is for a different environment than your account

Solutions:

1. Log into your broker's platform to verify you have active funded accounts
2. Confirm the system name matches the environment where your accounts exist

Connection Shows "Disconnected" After Initially Connecting

Possible Causes:

• Network connectivity issue
• Rithmic password was changed and needs to be updated in the trade copier
• Another application is using the same Rithmic credentials simultaneously

Solutions:

1. Remove the connection and add it again with your current credentials
2. Ensure you're not logged into R Trader or another platform with the same credentials (Rithmic may limit concurrent sessions)
3. Check your internet connection stability

Which Prop Firms Use Rithmic?

Rithmic's professional-grade infrastructure makes it the platform of choice for numerous futures prop firms. Here are some verified firms offering Rithmic-based funded accounts:

Bulenox Supports Rithmic for funded traders, with full connection guides available for NinjaTrader and other platforms.

Apex Trader Funding Offers both Tradovate and Rithmic account options.

Take Profit Trader Provides full R|Trader Pro access with Rithmic login credentials available immediately after registration.

Earn2Trade Known for their Gauntlet Mini™ program, Earn2Trade provides full Rithmic access for qualified traders.

Important Note About Platform Support Prop firms frequently update their platform offerings. Always verify with your specific prop firm's official documentation to confirm current Rithmic support before connecting. Each firm provides their own Rithmic system name in their welcome email or member portal.

The key advantage? Once you've connected one Rithmic account to your trade copier, connecting additional Rithmic accounts from different prop firms follows the exact same process. Same authentication flow, same credential requirements—just different usernames, passwords, and system names.

Learn more about choosing the right trade copier and managing multiple prop firm accounts in our comprehensive prop firm trade copier guide.

Next Steps After Connecting Rithmic

You've successfully connected your Rithmic account to your trade copier. Now what?

Connect Additional Broker Accounts

If you're trading with multiple prop firms, connect your other funded accounts:

• More Rithmic accounts: Follow the same process for each Bulenox, MFF, or Apex account
• Tradovate accounts: Add your Tradovate connections following the OAuth flow
• NinjaTrader accounts: Connect any NinjaTrader-based funded accounts to the same copier

The power of a professional trade copier is connecting accounts across multiple platforms and managing them all from one interface.

Create Your First Copy Rule

Now that your accounts are connected, it's time to set up trade replication:

1. Navigate to the Copy Rules section of your trade copier
2. Create a new rule defining your master account (where you take trades) and slave accounts (where trades replicate)
3. Configure quantity multipliers
4. Enable the copy rule

Test With a Small Trade

Before you start copying twenty contracts across fifteen accounts, verify everything works:

1. Place a small trade (one micro contract) on your designated master account
2. Watch it replicate to your Rithmic slave accounts in real-time
3. Exit the position and verify all accounts close simultaneously
4. Review the execution timestamps to confirm replication speed

Once you've confirmed reliable replication, scale up to your normal position sizes.

Explore Advanced Features

Modern trade copiers offer powerful features beyond basic trade copying:

• Quantity multipliers: Trade 1 contract on your master, automatically copy 2 contracts to larger slave accounts
• One-click position flattening: Emergency stop for all accounts with a single click
• Real-time position monitoring: See all account positions in one unified dashboard

Check out the features page to explore everything you can do with professional trade copying.

Start Copying Trades on Rithmic Today

Connecting Rithmic to a trade copier transforms how you manage multiple funded prop accounts. No more manual execution delays. No more inconsistent fills across accounts. No more mental fatigue from clicking between fifteen different platforms.

Whether you're managing five Bulenox accounts, ten My Funded Futures accounts, or a combination of multiple prop firms all running on Rithmic, automated trade copying gives you the tools to scale without the execution overhead.

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The critical insight: Your Rithmic system name must match exactly. Get that right, and the connection process is straightforward. Get it wrong, and you'll spend hours troubleshooting authentication errors.

Check your prop firm's welcome email, double-check that system name, and you'll be copying trades across all your Rithmic accounts in minutes.