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Post From: How to connect to TDA Account w dynamic password

[2017-03-02 04:48:52]
Sierra Chart Engineering - Posts: 104368
As a rule Sierra Chart does not use prompts during a connection process because it would interrupt the process especially if a reconnection is necessary.

We do not have a simple idea how to help with this.

It is possible to set the external service password on the command line for Sierra Chart. Refer to:
Command Line Parameters

Maybe you could create an auto hotkey script that displays a prompt to input your password, start Sierra Chart and then passes your password on the command line.:
https://autohotkey.com/

You can also use Windows power shell:
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb978526.aspx

Also the TD Ameritrade password that you enter into Sierra Chart is encrypted and not easily decrypted. When you start Sierra Chart you can choose the option whether you want to save the Sierra Chart password or not. If you do not save the password, it would not be possible for someone to access your TD Ameritrade account even though the TD Ameritrade password is saved into Sierra Chart.
Sierra Chart Support - Engineering Level

Your definitive source for support. Other responses are from users. Try to keep your questions brief and to the point. Be aware of support policy:
https://www.sierrachart.com/index.php?l=PostingInformation.php#GeneralInformation

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Date Time Of Last Edit: 2017-03-02 04:53:59