API usage with demo account

[dee 0]

Hi, I have registered for CityIndex demo account, and I can log into the WebTrader application in my browser, and place demo trades.

With this demo account username & password, will I now be able to use it with the GCAPI?  I would like to try making software application to get market prices and place orders automatically.   But I want to practice in demo setting first.

Thank you.

[Physicsman 26]

Hello Dee,

Yes, you can use the demo account with the API for testing and development purposes.

In fact, we would encourage all API users to perform their API testing/development with a demo account before using their Live real money account!

Kind Regards, PM

[dee 0]

Thanks.  Related question.  If I use the GCAPI to send orders on demo account, will I see these orders show-up in the Web Trader browser applciation?   That way,  I can confirm if my code works.

[Physicsman 26]

Hello,

Yes, they will show up in Web Trader. All our platforms will show the orders/trades since you are logging into the demo account with the trading platform of your choice. 

Kind Regards, PM

[dee 0]

Thanks for help.

Another question.   It seems I need an AppKey,  to access GCAPI as explained here:  "The AppKey required to use the GCAPI is sent to you once you have returned the signed terms and conditions of the GCAPI to our Partnerships team"

Do I need to do this for the Demo Trading system? Where can I find the terms and conditions of the GCAPI? What's contact details for the Partnerships team?

I tried to login, this is the response I received:

 

{
    "AdditionalInfo": null,
    "StatusCode": 2,
    "HttpStatus": 401,
    "ErrorMessage": "Sorry, your login has failed|This is because your login credentials do not match our records.",
    "ErrorCode": 4010
}

 

[Physicsman 26]

Hi Dee,

If you contact Client Services, and explain that you are an API user requiring an AppKey / API Key, they can liaise internally to obtain the AppKey for you.

All API users require an AppKey, even if you are using a demo account. I believe demo account users no longer require signing the terms & conditions sheet, please check with Client Services to confirm. 

Kind Regards, PM