# Test Systems Capital

**URL:** <https://forums.collective2.com/t/test-systems-capital/6522>\
**Category:** C2\
**Created:** [August 22, 2013, 1:24pm UTC](https://forums.collective2.com/t/test-systems-capital/6522 "2013-08-22T13:24:41Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![GeorgeEberhardt](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/user_avatar/forums.collective2.com/georgeeberhardt/32/238_2.png) [@GeorgeEberhardt](https://forums.collective2.com/u/GeorgeEberhardt)\
**Post date:** [August 22, 2013, 1:24pm UTC](https://forums.collective2.com/t/test-systems-capital/6522/1 "2013-08-22T13:24:41Z")

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I have just created a Test System, but in the process I underestimated the C2 initial margin requirements, which are a lot higher than InteractiveBrokers. As a result I need to increase my initial capital from $10,000 to $12,000. As it stands my system is untradeable. SO how can I increase my capital?

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**Author:** ![AlenS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/user_avatar/forums.collective2.com/alens/32/21419_2.png) [@AlenS](https://forums.collective2.com/u/AlenS)\
**Post date:** [August 22, 2013, 1:37pm UTC](https://forums.collective2.com/t/test-systems-capital/6522/2 "2013-08-22T13:37:03Z")

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Hello George,  
  
  
  
You won’t be able to raise your Model Account equity by yourself. You’ll need a C2 Admin to do it for you. Send an email to the Help Desk and let us know what final amount you want to raise your Model Account capital to, and I will take care of it for you.  
  
  
  
- Alen