How to start paper trading on Nifty Paper Trade
Get started in under a minute — sign up, get virtual cash, and place your first practice trade with real NSE/BSE prices. Step-by-step guide.
Getting started takes less than a minute — no KYC, no deposit, no real money. Here's the full path from sign-up to your first trade.
Step 1 — Create your account
Sign up with your email or phone. You're in instantly and land on the Dashboard. See how to sign up for details.
Step 2 — You get virtual cash
Your account is funded with virtual money automatically — nothing to add. This is what you'll trade with. Read how virtual cash works.
Step 3 — Open the Terminal
Go to the Terminal — this is the main trading screen with the live chart, watchlist and option chain.
Step 4 — Place your first trade
Pick an index (NIFTY, BankNifty) or a stock, choose a strike on the option chain, and tap Buy or Sell. See how to place an order. The trade opens as a position with live P&L.
Step 5 — Track and exit
Watch your live profit/loss in Positions, then exit whenever you like. Every trade is saved to your portfolio and journal.
FAQ
Do I need to add money to start?
No. Your account comes pre-funded with virtual cash — you can trade immediately.
Do I need KYC or a demat account?
No. Paper trading needs no KYC, no demat, and no bank link. You're practising with virtual money.
How long does it take to get started?
Under a minute — sign up and you can place your first trade right away.