# How long does the InteractiveBrokers Direct Connection take to complete?

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**Created:** [January 16, 2015, 1:50pm UTC](https://forums.collective2.com/t/how-long-does-the-interactivebrokers-direct-connection-take-to-complete/7821 "2015-01-16T13:50:57Z")\
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**Author:** ![terrys999](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/user_avatar/forums.collective2.com/terrys999/32/608_2.png) [@terrys999](https://forums.collective2.com/u/terrys999)\
**Post date:** [January 16, 2015, 1:50pm UTC](https://forums.collective2.com/t/how-long-does-the-interactivebrokers-direct-connection-take-to-complete/7821/1 "2015-01-16T13:50:57Z")

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Once you enter your IB account number and confirm you want autotrading enabled, how long does it commonly take for Interactive Brokers to complete the link and fully enable the autotrading?

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**Author:** ![MelissaKarty](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/user_avatar/forums.collective2.com/melissakarty/32/171_2.png) [@MelissaKarty](https://forums.collective2.com/u/MelissaKarty)\
**Post date:** [January 18, 2015, 3:26pm UTC](https://forums.collective2.com/t/how-long-does-the-interactivebrokers-direct-connection-take-to-complete/7821/2 "2015-01-18T15:26:25Z")

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The normal turn-around time is 2-3 business days. Traders wishing to use the IB Direct connection will need to complete the IB agreement that will enable AutoTrading. C2 provides the agreement via email or traders can access docs [HERE](http://collective2.com/interactive-brokers-forms). We forward completed agreements to IB for processing and once applied to the trader’s account, AutoTrading can be approved and activated.