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Zerodha Broking Ltd

Zerodha Broking Ltd Information​

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https://zerodha.com/open-account

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Zerodha Broking Ltd Brokerage and Charges​

https://zerodha.com/pricing/

Zerodha Broking Ltd Customer Support​

https://zerodha.com/contact/

Zerodha Broking Ltd API Cost​

Rs.2000/Month

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What You’ll Need For Zerodha Broking Ltd Algo Trading​

AlgoTest Account​

You must have an AlgoTest account. If you don't have one, click this link to create it.

Zerodha Broking Ltd Account​

You need a Zerodha Broking Ltd account. If you don’t have one, open a demat account in Zerodha Broking Ltd and make sure to activate NSE & BSE F&O.

TOTP Setup on Zerodha Broking Ltd Account​

Setting up TOTP on your Zerodha Account is mandatory. Click Here to learn how.

Zerodha Broking Ltd API​

You need to activate Zerodha's API through their developer portal. The cost for this service is approximately 2000/month.

Connecting Zerodha Broking Ltd with AlgoTest​

  • To begin, visit AlgoTest.in and click on your profile icon. From there, select "broker setup" to proceed.

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  • Now click on the setup icon on the right side of Zerodha Broking Ltd.

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  • To connect Zerodha Broking ltd with AlgoTest, we need an API Key and API Secret. In order to obtain these, we will create an App in the Zerodha Broking Ltd Developer Portal. To get started, simply copy the redirect URL using the copy icon as shown below. This URL will be used while creating your API App in the Zerodha Developer Portal in the next steps.

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  • To activate the Zerodha Broking Ltd Trading API, we need to access the Zerodha developer portal. To do this, open a new tab in your browser and click on this link to open the Zerodha Developer Portal. Next, click on the "signup" button to create an account, and then login the account.
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The Zerodha Developer Portal is a separate account from the Zerodha Pvt Ltd terminal. You cannot use the Zerodha Broking Ltd terminal client ID password here. Therefore, you must create a new account here and log in.

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  • Zerodha Broking Ltd charges 2000/Month API Cost. To purchase API, click on Billing.

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  • You can buy API by adding 2000 credits through a payment method by clicking on Add Credits or can connect your zerodha broking ltd account by clicking on Connect using... to auto debit 2000 every month from your zerodha broking ltd demat account for API.

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  • After adding credits or linking your demat account, click on My apps and click on Create New App.

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  • To proceed, first select "Connect" and then enter a random name in the "App Name" field. Next, paste the Redirect URL that we copied in step 3 from the AlgoTest broker setup page into the "Redirect URL" box. Enter your Zerodha Client ID in the "Client ID" box, leaving the "Postback URL" field blank. In the "Description" box, enter any random description. Finally, click on "Create".

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  • Your API has been created. Click on My Apps and select your API to view API Secret and API Key.

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  • We need to copy the API key and Secret key from this page.

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  • Copy and paste the API key and secret into the AlgoTest broker setup page.

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  • We have successfully added Zerodha Broking Ltd to our AlgoTest Account. Now we just have to login to Zerodha Broking Ltd in AlgoTest. To log in, click on the Login button and enter your Zerodha Broking Ltd username, password and TOTP.

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  • Once you are logged in, the system will display a status message confirming your login status, as shown in the image below.

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What You Can Do with Zerodha Broking Ltd​

  • Access Real-Time Market Data: Use the Zerodha Broking Ltd to fetch real-time market data, historical data, and other financial information required to make informed trading decisions.
  • Build Custom Trading Platforms: Developers can use Zerodha Broking Ltd and other programming languages to create custom trading applications, tools, and platforms.
  • Execute Algorithmic Trading Strategies: Integrate Zerodha Broking Ltd with your algorithmic trading models to automate trading based on pre-defined strategies.
  • Manage Orders and Portfolios: With Zerodha Broking Ltd, you can manage orders, track your portfolio, and perform complex trading operations seamlessly.

Zerodha Broking Ltd Pricing​

Zerodha Broking Ltd is a paid service, offering access to Zerodha Pvt Ltd's robust trading infrastructure. Below are the details:

Zerodha Broking Ltd API Pricing​

  • Basic Plan: ₹2000 per month (for retail users)
  • Historical Data: An additional ₹2000 per month
  • Free Trial: Zerodha Broking Ltd offers a free trial for new users to test the API before committing to a subscription.

Zerodha Broking Ltd API Free Trial​

  • Zerodha offers a limited-time free trial for developers to explore the features and functionalities of the Zerodha Broking Ltd API.

FAQs for Zerodha Broking Ltd​

  1. What is the use of Zerodha Broking Ltd? Access Zerodha Pvt Ltd's trading infrastructure through APIs, allowing users to build custom trading platforms, perform algorithmic trading, fetch market data, and manage portfolios.
  2. Is Zerodha Broking Ltd free? No, Zerodha Broking Ltd is not free. It is a paid service with subscription plans starting at ₹2000 per month. However, Zerodha Broking Ltd offers a free trial for new users.
  3. How to get the Zerodha Broking Ltd API? To get the Zerodha Broking Ltd API, you need to sign up on the Zerodha developer console and subscribe to the Zerodha Broking Ltd API plan. Once subscribed, you can access the API keys and start integrating with your applications.
  4. How do I log in to Zerodha Broking Ltd? You can log in to Zerodha Pvt Ltd using your Zerodha credentials through the API, which will authenticate your requests and provide access to the trading functions.
  5. Is Zerodha Broking Ltd API free? The Zerodha Broking Ltd API is a paid service, but it offers a free trial for developers to explore the API's features.
  6. What are Zerodha Broking Ltd? Zerodha Broking Ltd APIs are a set of REST-like HTTP APIs provided by Zerodha that allow users to interact programmatically with their trading accounts, fetch market data, and execute trades.
  7. How to use the API in Zerodha Broking Ltd? To use API in Zerodha, sign up for the API service, generate your API key, and follow the Zerodha Broking Ltd documentation to integrate the API with your application. You can use languages like Python to interact with the API.
  8. Where can I find Zerodha Broking Ltd documentation? The Zerodha Broking Ltd documentation is available on the official Zerodha Broking Ltd site and provides detailed instructions on how to use the API with Python.