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What is your IP and Device Policy?

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At thePropTrade, we understand that traders often travel and may use multiple devices to manage their trades. This is perfectly acceptable, provided the devices are exclusively yours and usage remains within normal trading behavior.

To maintain security, fairness, and regulatory compliance, thePropTrade applies reasonable controls related to device usage, IP addresses, and platform access. Activity that falls outside normal usage patterns may be reviewed. The guidelines below explain what is allowed and what may require further verification.

Device Usage Guidelines

Trading must be conducted only from devices owned and controlled by the account holder.

  • Sharing devices is not allowed, regardless of personal relationships.
  • You may use multiple personal devices (desktop, laptop, mobile), provided they are not used by other traders.

These rules exist to protect account ownership and prevent unauthorized access.

IP Consistency & Shared Access

You may access your account from different networks, including home internet, mobile data, or public connections, as long as:

  • Your usage reflects normal, individual trading activity
  • Your connection does not originate from a restricted country
  • Any VPN or VPS used is not employed to bypass geographic or platform restrictions

thePropTrade expects reasonable consistency in how traders access their accounts.

Using the same IP address as another trader does not automatically constitute a violation. However, shared access patterns or behavior suggesting non-personal use will be reviewed to ensure compliance with account ownership and trading rules.

VPN & VPS Usage

  • VPNs and VPS services may be used for privacy, stability, or automation purposes
  • They must not be used to misrepresent your location, hide identity, or access restricted platforms
  • Tools designed for location masking or IP spoofing are not permitted

We recommend using reputable providers and maintaining consistent usage patterns

Platform Access Restrictions

Due to regulatory limitations:

  • Accessing cTrader from the United States is not permitted
  • Accessing MetaTrader 5 (MT5) from the United States is not permitted

This applies regardless of whether a VPN or VPS is used. US-based traders may use TradeLocker, where applicable

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