Alpaca — How to set up broker auto sync
Automatically import trades from your Alpaca brokerage account — live or paper — into TradeReview.
Prerequisites
Section titled “Prerequisites”- A TradeReview account with an active Pro subscription
- An Alpaca account (live or paper trading)
Connect Alpaca
Section titled “Connect Alpaca”Step 1: Open the Broker Sync page in TradeReview, or click the + button in the sidebar and choose Broker Sync.
Step 2: Click Add new broker.
Step 3: Select Alpaca from the broker list.
Step 4: Choose Live or Demo under Account type to match the Alpaca account you want to connect.
Step 5: Click Add broker. You are redirected to Alpaca to sign in and authorize TradeReview.
Step 6: After authorization, you return to TradeReview. Your Alpaca account is linked and the initial sync starts automatically.
How sync works
Section titled “How sync works”- Scheduled sync: TradeReview syncs Alpaca trades every hour.
- History: On first connect, TradeReview imports trade history back to your account open date.
- Live and paper: Connect each environment separately by choosing Live or Demo when adding the broker.
Manage your connection
Section titled “Manage your connection”On the Broker Sync page you can:
- View Last sync and Next sync for each linked account
- Click Resync now to trigger a manual sync (available once every 15 minutes)
- Click Fix if the connection status shows Broken (for example, after revoking access in Alpaca)
Supported assets
Section titled “Supported assets”Stocks, Options, and Crypto traded through Alpaca.