# Getting Started with Alpaca **URL:** https://forum.alpaca.markets/c/getting-started-with-alpaca/19.md?page=2 [Latest](https://forum.alpaca.markets/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.alpaca.markets/categories.md) **Page:** 3 --- ## [Outgoing transfers are blocked for this account](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/outgoing-transfers-are-blocked-for-this-account/18975)
**Author:** [@Asset\_Nurdilda](https://forum.alpaca.markets/u/Asset_Nurdilda)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 11:02am UTC](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/outgoing-transfers-are-blocked-for-this-account/18975 "2026-06-03T11:02:15Z")
I am trying to withdraw my funds for the first time, but the withdrawal is not working. My account balance is $244, and I have tried to withdraw both $100 and $150. I have reviewed your terms and conditions as well as t… --- ## [Alpaca not showing my bank after plaid authorization](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/alpaca-not-showing-my-bank-after-plaid-authorization/18922)
**Author:** [@paintinginthegarden](https://forum.alpaca.markets/u/paintinginthegarden)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 12:43am UTC](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/alpaca-not-showing-my-bank-after-plaid-authorization/18922 "2026-06-03T00:43:49Z")
Hello, I am having this issue where Alpaca doesn’t show my bank after plaid authorization for me to deposit. I submitted support email, but no response. Can someone from Alpaca help out Thank you --- ## [Plaid Connection Not Working](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/plaid-connection-not-working/18897)
**Author:** [@rhanna](https://forum.alpaca.markets/u/rhanna)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2026, 1:41pm UTC](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/plaid-connection-not-working/18897 "2026-06-01T13:41:34Z")
I’m trying to setup the ach connection via Plaid to fund my account. I get an email from my bank + an email from Plaid saying that the connection was successful, but when I visit the Fund account page, it’s back to squa… --- ## [Understanding options trading on a paper-account](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/understanding-options-trading-on-a-paper-account/18894)
**Author:** [@fancy-blowfish](https://forum.alpaca.markets/u/fancy-blowfish)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2026, 2:05am UTC](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/understanding-options-trading-on-a-paper-account/18894 "2026-05-31T02:05:13Z")
Hello, I have recently started using Alpaca. I am doing paper-trading. I can understand how paper trading can simulate trading of stocks but I have some questions on how it simulates the trading of options. To illustrat… --- ## [UnauthorizedError when using Broker API](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/unauthorizederror-when-using-broker-api/18877)
**Author:** [@curious\_sonic](https://forum.alpaca.markets/u/curious_sonic)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2026, 3:16pm UTC](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/unauthorizederror-when-using-broker-api/18877 "2026-05-24T15:16:39Z")
hi, i onboarded to the broker api yesterday and im trying to do some basic calls but i keep getting a 401 unauthorized error. Did anyone else have this problem? Am I doing something wrong, Please let me know. I know for… --- ## [DB Integration (PostgreSQL ) to AlpacaTradingAgent - just save historical analysis and webui options](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/db-integration-postgresql-to-alpacatradingagent-just-save-historical-analysis-and-webui-options/18838)
**Author:** [@stormyos](https://forum.alpaca.markets/u/stormyos)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2026, 10:06pm UTC](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/db-integration-postgresql-to-alpacatradingagent-just-save-historical-analysis-and-webui-options/18838 "2026-05-17T22:06:07Z")
Friends, Managed to git pull and set up a working web UI based on this guide: Things appear to work (more or less), however, one huge issue, it seems the selection (tickers, and LLMs chosen in the UI) as well as the … --- ## [Order Status unclear/misleading](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/order-status-unclear-misleading/18803)
**Author:** [@C\_Collins](https://forum.alpaca.markets/u/C_Collins)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2026, 11:31am UTC](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/order-status-unclear-misleading/18803 "2026-05-11T11:31:34Z")
On the Orders page, it’s confusing to see how a partially filled order is categorized. Alpaca Orders page calls it “canceled”, since there are only 3 options and “partially filled” is not one of them. This led to confusi… --- ## [Alpaca UI \[Dashboard?\]](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/alpaca-ui-dashboard/18758)
**Author:** [@ozziesmith](https://forum.alpaca.markets/u/ozziesmith)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2026, 1:02pm UTC](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/alpaca-ui-dashboard/18758 "2026-05-03T13:02:05Z")
Hello Community! I am new to Alpaca and I’m having some difficulty locating the documentation for creating api/secret keys. Any assistance is greatly appreciated! Thanks. Ozzie --- ## [How long does it take for ACH wire tran=nsfer to show up in the live account balance](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/how-long-does-it-take-for-ach-wire-tran-nsfer-to-show-up-in-the-live-account-balance/18739)
**Author:** [@kiwicoin](https://forum.alpaca.markets/u/kiwicoin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2026, 12:26pm UTC](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/how-long-does-it-take-for-ach-wire-tran-nsfer-to-show-up-in-the-live-account-balance/18739 "2026-04-30T12:26:42Z")
I sent $15 USD to my livr taking acco WISE on Apri 14 unt by wire transfer . How Long before the transaction shows up in my live account balance? --- ## [Individual Trading Account Not activated even after one weekl](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/individual-trading-account-not-activated-even-after-one-weekl/18730)
**Author:** [@gvb](https://forum.alpaca.markets/u/gvb)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2026, 1:24am UTC](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/individual-trading-account-not-activated-even-after-one-weekl/18730 "2026-04-25T01:24:53Z")
Hi, I have created account and give all the necessary information. It’s been a week and i still don’t see account activated. I tried to reach ““support@alpaca.markets” support@alpaca.markets”, but i am not getting any r… --- ## [Issues signing up as a new user](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/issues-signing-up-as-a-new-user/18711)
**Author:** [@julieschatz](https://forum.alpaca.markets/u/julieschatz)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2026, 11:55pm UTC](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/issues-signing-up-as-a-new-user/18711 "2026-04-20T23:55:41Z")
I am getting an error as follows when I try to sign up for an account and have tried two different domains and different browsers: Sign up Error: Sorry, we couldn’t complete your sign-up request because the email domain … --- ## [Todays profit/loss not in sync with total profit/ loss](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/todays-profit-loss-not-in-sync-with-total-profit-loss/18707)
**Author:** [@pbk](https://forum.alpaca.markets/u/pbk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2026, 2:19am UTC](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/todays-profit-loss-not-in-sync-with-total-profit-loss/18707 "2026-04-17T02:19:53Z")
This is in paper trading. I brought this stock BMM today. It shows today’s profit as $19.52, however total profit loss is displayed as $7.93. Total profit should always be more than today’s profit if its is positive righ… --- ## [Live trading account pending for 2 weeks](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/live-trading-account-pending-for-2-weeks/18706)
**Author:** [@boost-le](https://forum.alpaca.markets/u/boost-le)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2026, 4:02pm UTC](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/live-trading-account-pending-for-2-weeks/18706 "2026-04-16T16:02:13Z")
Hi I’ve uploaded Drivers License and all docs requested and my live account application has been in pending status for 2 weeks now. Help :folded\_hands: please. --- ## [Getting intraday volumes](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/getting-intraday-volumes/18642)
**Author:** [@pbk](https://forum.alpaca.markets/u/pbk)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2026, 6:29am UTC](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/getting-intraday-volumes/18642 "2026-04-14T06:29:46Z")
I am using below code to get volume. However I am getting empty bars until 9 AM EST or bit later. Can you please guide session\_start = now.replace(hour=4, minute=0, second=0, microsecond=0) today\_request = StockBarsReq… --- ## [Account Activation](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/account-activation/18673)
**Author:** [@veteran19](https://forum.alpaca.markets/u/veteran19)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2026, 9:20pm UTC](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/account-activation/18673 "2026-04-07T21:20:27Z")
Hello, my account activation has been in review since 4/5/26. @Dan\_Whitnable\_Alpaca would you be able assist with my account activation? --- ## [My orders post accepted but never fill](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/my-orders-post-accepted-but-never-fill/18655)
**Author:** [@jlund2015](https://forum.alpaca.markets/u/jlund2015)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2026, 11:24pm UTC](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/my-orders-post-accepted-but-never-fill/18655 "2026-04-03T23:24:19Z")
Can anyone tell me why non of my orders are filling? They all posted as Accepted but about a minute later switch to cancelled. --- ## [How to clear orders in "Recent Orders" list on Alpaca Dashboard?](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/how-to-clear-orders-in-recent-orders-list-on-alpaca-dashboard/18554)
**Author:** [@ptrader](https://forum.alpaca.markets/u/ptrader)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2026, 12:56am UTC](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/how-to-clear-orders-in-recent-orders-list-on-alpaca-dashboard/18554 "2026-03-12T00:56:43Z")
Hi, paper trader here. I am trying to clear filled orders on “Recent Orders” list on Alpaca Dashboard. I select orders by checking the box to the left of the order. then click the cancel tab. But it does not take effe… --- ## [Current price not matching with current stock price](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/current-price-not-matching-with-current-stock-price/18552)
**Author:** [@pbk](https://forum.alpaca.markets/u/pbk)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2026, 3:17pm UTC](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/current-price-not-matching-with-current-stock-price/18552 "2026-03-11T15:17:02Z")
Here is my position details, where in price of stock shows as 14.69$. However current price is 19.90. Can you please advise if I am missing anything here. Thanks in advance. BTW, this is in paper trading --- ## [Lots of sign up and login issues](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/lots-of-sign-up-and-login-issues/18521)
**Author:** [@Steve\_Sawyer](https://forum.alpaca.markets/u/Steve_Sawyer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2026, 2:22pm UTC](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/lots-of-sign-up-and-login-issues/18521 "2026-03-03T14:22:59Z")
Having a horrific experience just getting signed up. No way to talk to them by phone. Refuse to call me. Take a minimum of 30 minutes up to the next day replying to one email. This happens every time I get an error m… --- ## [Order not getting filled during pre or post market](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/order-not-getting-filled-during-pre-or-post-market/18498)
**Author:** [@pbk](https://forum.alpaca.markets/u/pbk)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2026, 8:07pm UTC](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/order-not-getting-filled-during-pre-or-post-market/18498 "2026-02-25T20:07:33Z")
I have placed a order, however its not getting filled, give below are details. please advise Current ask price for SGML is 14.43 Ask price for ZETA is 17.63 Ask price for BEKE is 17.89 --- ## [Where are the scrollbars](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/where-are-the-scrollbars/18451)
**Author:** [@joew](https://forum.alpaca.markets/u/joew)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2026, 10:08pm UTC](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/where-are-the-scrollbars/18451 "2026-02-19T22:08:52Z")
Why is this website so awful? where are the SCROLLBARS? Why am i using the middle wheel of my mouse to see all the content? Why are recent orders limited to a tiny table of 10? And in that tiny table, there are once … --- ## [IEX or SIP free account...Make a](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/iex-or-sip-free-account-make-a/18389)
**Author:** [@VengeanceTFN](https://forum.alpaca.markets/u/VengeanceTFN)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2026, 4:59pm UTC](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/iex-or-sip-free-account-make-a/18389 "2026-02-05T16:59:07Z")
Somone else asked about “IEX or SIP with a free account” earlier… You do not have to answer again. Make SIP high volume testing stream so I can stress test my code…. I am going to take a few minutes out of my day to … --- ## [Flashing login page](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/flashing-login-page/6332)
**Author:** [@Kuldor](https://forum.alpaca.markets/u/Kuldor)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2025, 4:28pm UTC](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/flashing-login-page/6332 "2025-12-15T16:28:15Z")
I registered with Alpaca, but I am unable to sign into my account. I just get a flashing screen asking for my username and password. Can’ put in any data. Tried different browsers. Tried rebooting, but the login wind… --- ## [OPRA Agreement Error When Accessing Options Data - Help Needed](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/opra-agreement-error-when-accessing-options-data-help-needed/16072)
**Author:** [@Andrea\_Palladino](https://forum.alpaca.markets/u/Andrea_Palladino)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2025, 9:25pm UTC](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/opra-agreement-error-when-accessing-options-data-help-needed/16072 "2025-11-28T21:25:01Z")
Title: OPRA Agreement Error When Accessing Options Data - Help Needed Hi everyone, Getting this error when trying to access options data: Error fetching option chain: {"message":"OPRA agreement is not signed"} Has an… --- ## [Non Retail Account More Info](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/non-retail-account-more-info/18160)
**Author:** [@Joseph1234](https://forum.alpaca.markets/u/Joseph1234)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2025, 1:25am UTC](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/non-retail-account-more-info/18160 "2025-11-19T01:25:04Z")
I was recently interested in seeing whether it was possible to increase the amount of API calls for the trading client, after receiving a response from support and referring me to this link, I learned about what flags a n… --- ## [Is there a way to increase the 200/min api call limit for the trading endpoint?](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/is-there-a-way-to-increase-the-200-min-api-call-limit-for-the-trading-endpoint/18110)
**Author:** [@drest](https://forum.alpaca.markets/u/drest)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2025, 1:41pm UTC](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/is-there-a-way-to-increase-the-200-min-api-call-limit-for-the-trading-endpoint/18110 "2025-11-13T13:41:39Z")
AlgoTrader Plus increases the rate to 10k/min for market data, but I read that the trade endpoints are still limited to 200/min. Is there a way to increase it to let’s say 1000/min? Some extra plan? --- ## [Create API credential for user as broker](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/create-api-credential-for-user-as-broker/18118)
**Author:** [@amzker](https://forum.alpaca.markets/u/amzker)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2025, 6:34pm UTC](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/create-api-credential-for-user-as-broker/18118 "2025-11-06T18:34:09Z")
i have broker account. and i want to create sandbox account for my user as broker. so there is this api: https://broker-api.sandbox.alpaca.markets//v1/accounts in which i can make account for my user. but now i want t… --- ## [A complex question: How the IRS tracks which individual shares that wash sale rule applies to?](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/a-complex-question-how-the-irs-tracks-which-individual-shares-that-wash-sale-rule-applies-to/18062)
**Author:** [@drest](https://forum.alpaca.markets/u/drest)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2025, 7:50pm UTC](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/a-complex-question-how-the-irs-tracks-which-individual-shares-that-wash-sale-rule-applies-to/18062 "2025-10-30T19:50:17Z")
I would like to resell some of my shares in the next trading day if they didn’t fill (expired). My problem is that i have no way to track those individual shares since at the end of the day, they expire and therefore the… --- ## [How are fractions of shares rounded, displayed?](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/how-are-fractions-of-shares-rounded-displayed/18058)
**Author:** [@drest](https://forum.alpaca.markets/u/drest)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2025, 7:27pm UTC](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/how-are-fractions-of-shares-rounded-displayed/18058 "2025-10-30T19:27:55Z")
I’m aware of the sub-penny increment rule, but what about if I only buy a fraction of a share and sell it according to the sub-penny rule but my fraction doesn’t increments by a penny? Example: I buy 6% of a share (~1/… --- ## [Over night session order](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/over-night-session-order/17976)
**Author:** [@keitak](https://forum.alpaca.markets/u/keitak)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2025, 12:31pm UTC](https://forum.alpaca.markets/t/over-night-session-order/17976 "2025-10-15T12:31:16Z")
On my paper account, I’m trying to make a limit order in over night time. But it’s never filled. The order condtion is limit buy 1qty TIC=Day extended hours, so this should be filled. Am I setting wrong? Or It doesn’t … [Previous page](https://forum.alpaca.markets/c/getting-started-with-alpaca/19.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forum.alpaca.markets/c/getting-started-with-alpaca/19.md?page=3)