Requesting a New Session

When submitting a request to add a new session, specify the exchange on which the session should be established. If new sessions are being added to multiple exchanges, then separate requests will need to be submitted. The MPID/EFID specified will be where the new session is billed to. After the exchange and MPID/EFID are selected, specify whether this session will be established in the Production or Certification environment.

The last portion that is required to be filled out is the type of port that is being requested. The same port types are available between the Equities and Options exchanges with the exception of Bulk Enabled BOE ports and Purge ports. Bulk quote ports are only available on the Options exchange. Purge ports are available on the Options, Equities, and Futures exchanges.

At the bottom of the request form, users may add additional notes for the request. This can include what existing port to copy or specify which drop session the new session should be added to.

Click Submit once all of the information is added to the request. This sends the request to the Trade Desk to process. Once the processing is complete, the Trade Desk will reply to the user with the details for the new session. Newly created sessions are always available the next day.