# Connect your Challenge to AgenaTrader (Desktop)

1. After purchasing a Challenge, you will receive an email with your AgenaTrader license key and onboarding information. A video on how to install AgenaTrader can be found here: [First Steps](https://docs.agenatrader.com/introduction/first-steps)
2. After the successful installation, open your AgenaTrader ([Version 3.1.0 onwards](https://agenatrader.com/download/AgenaTrader_Setup.exe)) by double-clicking its shortcut on your Desktop. Download the latest version here: [Download](https://agenatrader.com/download/AgenaTrader_Setup.exe)
3. To establish a connection to your challenge account, click on **Main** > **Connections** > **Add New Account**:

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4. Click on **Add**<br>

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5. Set a desired name and choose "**TradersChallenge**" from the drop-down menu, and click **Next**<br>

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6. Log in with your **TradersYard** account and choose the relevant TraderChallenge account from the dropdown menu. If you have entered multiple challenges, make sure to choose the right account/challenge.<br>

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7. You are now fully ready to get started with trading your challenge account in AgenaTrader. More information on how to take the first steps in AgenaTrader and how the platform works can be found here:&#x20;
   1. [Setting up your workspace](https://docs.agenatrader.com/main/set-up-your-workspace)
   2. [How to open your first chart](https://docs.agenatrader.com/main/chart-trading#trading_from_the_chart)
   3. [Create your first order](https://docs.agenatrader.com/introduction/video-guide#how-to-create-order-directly-on-a-chart)
   4. [How to get information about your trades](https://docs.agenatrader.com/tools/trading-information)
   5. [Create your first semi-automated trade with AT++](https://docs.agenatrader.com/create-your-own-strategy/semi-automated-trading)