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# GAIN Connection

In GAIN, you will need to enable your GAIN account to work with MotiveWave. You can do this from the 3rd Party Software section in your account settings on the GAIN Futures website.

Go to [myaccount.gainfutures.com](https://myaccount.gainfutures.com/)

1. Log into your account
2. Once you have successfully logged into your account, click on **Other Links > Manage 3rd Party Software**.
3. Find ‘MotiveWave’ in the software table and click the **Enable (plus sign icon)**

In MotiveWave:

1. On the MotiveWave startup screen, choose **Options** > **Workspaces**
2. Create a new Workspace.
3. Type a name for the Workspace under **Workspace Name**.
4. Under **Service**, scroll down and select **GAIN**
5. Type your GAIN username in the **Username** field.
6. Under Connection, select whether it is a Simulation or Live account.
7. Click **Create Workspace**.