# Creating Your Account

> This guide walks you through account creation, subscription activation, and initial setup so you can start using Trade Echo quickly.

Source: https://tradeecho.com/docs/getting-started/creating-your-account (updated 2026-09-26)

This guide walks you through account creation, subscription activation, and initial setup so you can start using Trade Echo quickly.

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## Sign-In Options

When you open the app, choose from three sign-in methods:

| Method | Notes |
|--------|-------|
| **Email + Password** | Create an account with your email and a secure password |
| **Google Sign-In** | One-tap sign-in with your Google account |
| **Apple Sign-In** | Available on iOS - sign in with Apple ID |

Social sign-in (Google or Apple) syncs your account instantly across devices.

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## Subscription Activation

There are two ways to end up with an active account, depending on where you start:

### Path A: You subscribed on the website first

If you paid at checkout on [tradeecho.com](https://tradeecho.com), your account is **created automatically** - no separate signup step. All you do is set a password:

1. Complete checkout and payment
2. Your account is created for you at that moment
3. Set your password from the **confirmation page** or the link in your **welcome email**
4. Sign in - your subscription is already active

### Path B: You created an account first

If you signed up in the app before subscribing, you can explore first and upgrade when ready:

1. Go to **Profile** and tap **Subscription**
2. Choose monthly ($199/mo), annual ($2,199/yr) or Lifetime ($3,499 one-time)
3. Complete payment with your preferred method
4. Your subscription activates immediately

Either way, a short **welcome email sequence** follows signup to walk you through the platform.

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## Exploring the App

Before diving into trading, take a few minutes to:

- Browse the **Dashboard** and see how trades are organized
- Open **Markets** and preview OptionFlow, AlgoEdge, and other tools
- Check the **Social** feed to see how other traders share insights
- Review the **Leaderboard** to understand performance metrics

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## Setting Up Your Profile

1. Go to **Profile**
2. Add or update your display name and avatar
3. Optionally add a bio for the Social feed
4. Connect your Discord account if you use Trade Echo Discord (optional)

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## Choosing Your Theme

Trade Echo supports three theme options:

| Theme | Description |
|-------|-------------|
| **Dark** | Default dark mode - easy on the eyes for long trading sessions |
| **Light** | Light background for bright environments |
| **System** | Follows your device's system preference |

Change the theme in **Profile** under appearance or theme settings.

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## Notification Preferences

Customize alerts so you stay informed without overload:

1. Go to **Profile** and open **Notification Preferences**
2. Configure alerts for:
   - Price levels on your watchlist
   - Flow spikes in OptionFlow
   - Algo Edge signals
   - Watchlist changes
3. Choose push, email, or in-app notifications per alert type

Start with a few key alerts and add more as you learn which matter most for your strategy.