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# Link a brokerage account for live trade execution

> Connect your real brokerage account to Mobius via SnapTrade to enable live order execution from deployed AI trading bots. Supports 50+ brokerages.

Connecting a brokerage account enables **live trading** — Mobius sends real buy and sell orders to your broker on your behalf when your deployed bot signals a trade. Broker connections are handled securely through **SnapTrade**, a regulated open-finance platform. Your brokerage credentials are never stored by Mobius.

<Note>
  Broker connection is optional for paper trading. You can deploy bots and use all other Mobius features without connecting a broker.
</Note>

<Warning>
  Live trading executes real orders with real money. Only enable it after thoroughly testing your strategy in paper trading.
</Warning>

## Connect a brokerage

<Steps>
  <Step title="Go to Settings → Broker Connection">
    Click **Settings** in the left sidebar, then select **Broker Connection**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click Connect Broker">
    Click **Connect Broker**. The SnapTrade broker portal opens in a new window.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose your broker">
    Select your brokerage from the portal's list of supported institutions.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Authenticate">
    Log in with your brokerage credentials and authorize SnapTrade. Most brokers require username, password, and a two-factor code. Credentials are entered directly in the SnapTrade portal and are never transmitted to Mobius.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Return to Mobius">
    After authorizing, you're redirected back to Mobius automatically. Your connected account now appears in the Accounts list.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Supported brokers

Mobius supports 50+ brokerages via SnapTrade. See the [Live trading guide](/guides/live-trading#supported-brokers) for the full list including Robinhood, Schwab, Fidelity, IBKR, Questrade, Wealthsimple, Coinbase, Kraken, and more.

## Connect multiple accounts

You can connect multiple brokerage accounts from the same or different brokerages. Each connected account appears in the Accounts list and can be selected independently when deploying a live bot.

## Disconnect a broker

Navigate to **Settings → Broker Connection**, find the connection you want to remove, and click **Disconnect**. The connection is revoked from both Mobius and SnapTrade immediately. Any live deployments using that account will no longer be able to place trades.

<Warning>
  Disconnecting a broker does not automatically close open positions. Positions opened by Mobius bots remain in your brokerage account and must be managed manually after disconnection.
</Warning>

## Frequently asked questions

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Are my brokerage credentials stored by Mobius?">
    No. Your credentials are entered in the SnapTrade portal and are handled entirely by SnapTrade. Mobius only stores a reference token that identifies your SnapTrade connection.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I use paper trading without connecting a broker?">
    Yes. Paper trading uses a simulated Alpaca account and does not require a broker connection. Only live trading requires a connected brokerage.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What permissions does SnapTrade request?">
    SnapTrade requests read access (account balances, positions, order history) and trade execution access (place and cancel orders). It does not request withdrawal or fund transfer permissions.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What happens if my broker connection expires?">
    Some brokerages expire OAuth connections after a period of inactivity. If your connection expires, live trading deployments will pause and you'll receive an email notification. Reconnect from Settings → Broker Connection to resume.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>