Connecting to an IBG on a different computer

Posted By: Zheka

Connecting to an IBG on a different computer - 09/12/23 14:22

Hi,

What would be the recommended way to set up Zorro connection to an IB Gateway running on a different computer?

SET_SERVER is only in the form of ' Port Nr' (but not IP:port nr)
The Server field in the Accounts.csv is also seemingly to only specify a port, rather than the full ip:port pair.

Posted By: AndrewAMD

Re: Connecting to an IBG on a different computer - 09/12/23 15:01

Use port forwarding.

Posted By: Zheka

Re: Connecting to an IBG on a different computer - 09/12/23 15:22

Yes, that I am aware of.

I was actually fishing for some 'undocumented' feature already existing, or hinting at adding one...as this would be a pretty common problem, given IB's limitations on connections.

It would be neat to be able to specify IP:port in the Accounts.csv, wouldn't it?

Posted By: AndrewAMD

Re: Connecting to an IBG on a different computer - 09/12/23 20:44

Use a Friends and Family or Financial Advisor account to manipulate multiple IB accounts so that you don't have to use multiple gateways and purchase unnecessary duplicate market data subscriptions.