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Rithmic / Account & platform guide

BluSky
on Mac.

Sign agreements in a browser and check BluSky’s evaluation-versus-funded Rithmic system settings.

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The platform options.

BluSky’s help center provides web agreement signing for Mac users. Its setup table distinguishes Rithmic Paper Trading from Rithmic 01 for funded accounts and lists Chicago Area as the gateway.

Read BluSky: sign Rithmic agreements

Before you connect

Prepare your BluSky Mac setup.

  1. 01

    Sign before connecting

    Use the web agreement route in BluSky’s official guide. Unsigned agreements can prevent a platform session from completing.

  2. 02

    Confirm your account stage

    BluSky’s guide names different systems for evaluation and funded access. Use the current instructions supplied for your account when it changes stage.

  3. 03

    Use the trading login

    Have your Rithmic user ID, password, system, and gateway ready. Confirm Lightwick access separately from access to the BluSky dashboard.

Can I use BluSky with Lightwick?

Lightwick is a native macOS workspace built around Rithmic and is currently in early access. A working BluSky connection in Lightwick has not been verified for this guide. Confirm your account’s system and application permissions with BluSky, and confirm availability with Lightwick before choosing your setup.

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A common setup question

Why might BluSky connect during evaluation but not after funding?

BluSky documents different Rithmic systems for evaluation and funded accounts. Check the system and newly issued account details with BluSky before treating the failure as a Mac-specific issue.

Go straight to the source.

Use BluSky’s current instructions for account access and trading rules. Platform offerings can change after the review date above.