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# Broker Connector

<img src="https://632862962-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FWkrLZce4Nzr4t9QVs8pP%2Fuploads%2FcdGn9odDBDi1sOwVO9K5%2FScreenshot%202023-04-06%20at%201.30.38%20PM.png?alt=media&amp;token=35fce26a-528b-455a-b6f0-896863a2fbdd" alt="Broker Connector Settings Screenshot Tradingview PSStrategyX" data-size="original">

* Connects and auto trades with most exchanges
* No need for Webhooks
* Can test live strategies on Testnets before using real money.

{% hint style="info" %}
Using the broker connector is optional. However, if you want to automate your trades on a real exchange this is the quickest way to do it on TradingView.
{% endhint %}