This guide walks you through configuring a Broadcast signal in ClearEdge Automation after you've subscribed to Broadcast and received an invite code from your Broadcaster.
Before You Begin
Make sure you have:
An active Broadcast subscription
An invite code from your Broadcaster, entered into ClearEdge
Acceptance from the Broadcaster (your access must be approved on their end)
A connected broker account (paper or prop firm)
Step 1: Connect Your Broker
In ClearEdge Automation, click the plus icon to add a broker, then log in. Broadcast works with all brokers supported by ClearEdge, including:
Project X
Tradovate
NinjaTrader
Rithmic
Once logged in, click Add a Strategy to begin configuring your signal.
Step 2: Select the Broadcast Signal
Open the Signal dropdown. You should see the Broadcast signal you've subscribed to listed there.
If you don't see the Broadcast signal, one of the following is likely the cause:
You haven't entered the invite code
The Broadcaster hasn't accepted your access yet
You haven't purchased an active subscription to follow a Broadcast
Resolve the issue above before continuing.
Step 3: Choose Your Account
In the Account tab, select the account you want the signal to send trades to.
Tradovate users: If you're using account groups, select the group you want the signal to utilize.
No accounts visible? If the dropdown is empty, you're not connected or logged into your broker. Return to Step 1 and confirm your broker connection.
Step 4: Enter the Contract
Input the contract name for the instrument the Broadcaster is trading.
Tradovate: Type the contract name exactly as it appears in Tradovate.
Rithmic and Project X: Use the dropdown to select the contract.
Make sure the contract you select matches the instrument the Broadcaster is signaling on (e.g., NQ/MQ, GC/MGC).
Step 5: Set Your Multiplier (Sizing Control)
The Multiplier is how you control your position sizing. It determines how many contracts you trade each time the Broadcaster places an order.
Multiplier set to 1 → every buy or sell from the Broadcaster results in 1 contract in your account.
Multiplier set to 2 → every buy or sell from the Broadcaster results in 2 contracts in your account.
And so on.
Important: Communicate With Your Broadcaster About Scaling
Some Broadcasters scale into a trade by adding to their position multiple times. Before setting your multiplier, communicate with your Broadcaster about how many times they may scale into a single trade so you don't accidentally oversize your position.
For example, if a Broadcaster scales in three times and your multiplier is set to 2, you could end up with 6 contracts on a single trade idea — which may exceed your prop firm's position limits.
What Happens If You Oversize
If you oversize and your broker rejects the order, ClearEdge's software is designed to take the safest course of action:
Flatten the trade in that account, and
Turn off the agent to prevent further unintended orders.
This safety behavior protects your account from getting stuck in a partially-filled or unmanaged position, but it also means you'll need to review your settings and re-enable the agent before continuing.
You're Ready to Go
Once your broker, signal, account, contract, and multiplier are all configured, your Broadcast signal is live. When the Broadcaster places a qualifying trade, your account will follow according to the multiplier you've set.
You can pause, resume, or disconnect the signal at any time from the strategy panel.
Need Help?
If your signal isn't appearing, your account dropdown is empty, or trades aren't firing as expected, contact ClearEdge support or check the related troubleshooting articles.