Where to configure TWS Auto restart

Quick answer

Open Global Configuration → Lock and Exit to check the restart or logoff schedule. Choose a planned pause and check the next startup. Auto restart does not guarantee continuous connectivity or remove regular sign-in requirements.

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Step by step

1 Record the existing time and whether Auto logoff or Auto restart is selected.
2 Choose a time that fits the markets and automation you actually run.
3 If your account supports Auto restart and you intend to use it, select it and apply the change.
4 Observe the next restart and check whether the API client reconnects.
5 Verify account, positions, and working orders before resuming normal alerts.

A practical example

The screen says Auto logoff at a set time. You had expected the app to restart and sign back in. Read the selected radio button as well as the time. If you change the plan, watch the first full cycle. Does TWS reopen? Does it need a fresh login? Does the desktop app find the right account? Each check tells you something different. An open window alone is not the end of the test.

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Screen reference

Start in Mosaic with File → Global Configuration. Then choose the panel named in the steps.

TWS Lock and Exit settings showing lock and restart controls — Compare the configured time and selected restart or logoff mode. Availability can differ by account entity. Captured in TWS paper mode on 3 October 2026. Open the image for full size.

How to confirm the result The planned restart should occur at the expected time and lead to a verified connection.

Mistake to avoid

Available controls can differ by IBKR entity. Do not assume a missing option is a local installation fault.

Common questions

Can I avoid all manual logins with this?

No. Periodic broker sign-in can still be needed.

Does restarting close my positions?

Do not infer position state from the app restarting; check the broker record.

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These guides explain software. They are for education, not financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. No example is a suggestion to buy or sell a product or use a trading strategy. Trading can lose money, including all funds you put at risk. With margin, futures, short sales, or some options, losses can exceed your starting funds. Automation can fail, send duplicate orders, or act late. Stops do not guarantee a fill or a price. Review your orders and positions, and seek advice from a qualified professional for your own needs. Paper trades, examples, and past results do not predict live results or promise a profit.

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This is general help based on the sources and check date shown on the page. Screens, settings, fees, data access, and product support can change or differ by app version, account, country, and broker. The content may contain errors or become out of date; accuracy, completeness, and continuous service are not guaranteed. Check current broker and app instructions before acting. Screenshots show where controls are; they do not prove that an order test passed. This guide does not replace broker terms or risk notices. References to IBKR and TradingView identify their products and do not imply their endorsement of this guide.