# IQFeed - Connection Failed

When you are unable to connect to IQFeed and receive a message as below,  you would need to install IQFeed's Client software:

<figure><img src="/files/rLHfVBsQqB7I8eo2llMh" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

If you are running MotiveWave on Windows, make sure that you have installed IQFeed Client that can be found here: <https://iqfeed.net/index.cfm?displayaction=support&section=download>.&#x20;

If you are running MotiveWave on macOS or Linus, please refer to this link here: <https://iqhelp.dtn.com/apple-linux-other-operating-systems/>. You will most likely require Crossover to do so with any of the latest macOS releases.

After the IQFeed Client has been installed, it will automatically connect to MotiveWave when you log in an IQFeed workspace.


---

# Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation

If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter:

```
GET https://docs.motivewave.com/knowledge-base/error-messages/iqfeed-connection-failed.md?ask=<question>
```

The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.