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πŸš€ Getting Started with FX Gameplan

Install and configure your trading terminal with confidence.

This guide helps you set up FX Gameplan step by step.


πŸ–₯️ System Requirements

Make sure your PC meets the minimum requirements:

  • Operating System:
    Windows 7, 8, 10, 11 (64-bit recommended)

  • .NET Framework:
    4.8 or newer

  • Memory:
    4 GB RAM (8 GB recommended)

  • Storage:
    200 MB free disk space (Space can increase with logs or other addons)


πŸ“₯ Download and Install

FX Gameplan has two options. You can download the installer or you can download and unpack the portable version. The portable version will expect you to already have .NET installed on your Windows device.

  1. Download the Installer

    • Visit our download page here for all options.
    • Click here to download the latest installer or here to download the latest portable version.
  2. Run the Installer

    • Double-click the .exe file.
    • If Windows SmartScreen appears, don't worry.
      • Click More info.
      • Click Run anyway.
      • (This happens because Windows may not recognize our new versions immediately.)
  3. Complete Setup

    • Accept the License Agreement.
    • Choose an install location (default is C:\Program Data\FX Gameplan).
    • Finish the installation wizard.

πŸ›‘οΈ First Launch

When starting FX Gameplan for the first time:

  • You may see a firewall promptβ€”allow access so live market data works.
  • Configuration folders are created automatically:
  • %AppData%\FXGameplan
  • %LocalAppData%\FXGameplan
  • Documents\FXGameplan\Logs

πŸ”‘ Connect to Your Broker

To connect your trading account:

  1. Open FX Gameplan.
  2. Go to Settings > Manage Brokers.
  3. Select your broker (e.g., OANDA).
  4. Enter:
  5. Broker label
  6. Access token
  7. Click Test Connection to verify credentials.
  8. Save your settings.

βœ… Note: Credentials are stored locally and encrypted. FX Gameplan never sends them to any other service.


βš™οΈ Configure Your Workspace

Customize your layout and preferences:

  • Layouts:
    Create or load saved workspaces under View > Layout Manager.
  • Themes:
    Toggle light or dark mode.
  • Language:
    Choose your language in Settings > General.

🏁 Place Your First Trade

Start trading in just a few clicks:

  1. In Pair View, pick a currency pair.
  2. Open the Advanced Order Terminal.
  3. Enter:
  4. Trade size
  5. Order type (Market, Limit, etc.)
  6. Confirm and submit.

βœ… Tip: Use Trade View to track open positions.


πŸ›‘οΈ Uninstall FX Gameplan

FX Gameplan can be easily and completely removed from your device by going to Add or Remove Programs in Windows, then locating the FX Gameplan option. Select it and then choose Uninstall.


πŸ†˜ Need Help?

Get assistance anytime:


Thank you for choosing FX Gameplan.