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NightShark Desktop Installation

This guide walks you through every step required to install the NightShark desktop application on a Windows PC, activate your account, and confirm that the platform is ready for live trading.

Before You Begin​

  • A Windows 10 or 11 computer with administrator access
  • A NightShark account email you can verify immediately
  • A stable internet connection to complete downloads and activation
Need a quick start?

Keep the NightShark portal open in a browser tab—you will switch between the desktop installer and the web dashboard throughout the setup.

Phase 1 — Download and Register​

  1. Visit the NightShark website
    Go to nightshark.io. NightShark is currently available only for Windows.

  2. Download the desktop installer
    From the homepage, click the download button to grab the latest NightShark setup file.

  3. Create your NightShark account
    While the installer downloads, open the registration form. Provide your information, accept the terms, and submit the signup form.

  4. Verify your email address
    NightShark sends a verification email within a minute. Click the verification link to activate your portal access before proceeding.

Phase 2 — Install the Desktop App​

  1. Sign in to the portal and download the ZIP package
    Log in at nightshark.io with your new credentials. Download the NightShark ZIP archive from the dashboard and extract it to a convenient folder.

  1. Sign in from the desktop app
    When the NightShark login window appears, enter the same email and password used on the website. Select Remember me if you want NightShark to cache your credentials securely.

  2. Daily limit for Free users
    We allow daily 1 hour of runtime for you to test drive our software for free. with this you would be able to check the compatibility of our software with your desktop before you sign up for a subscription.

Phase 3 — Activate Your Account​

  1. Trigger the activation flow
    If you see an “Activate your account” prompt in the desktop app, switch back to the web portal. From the sidebar, open Activate Your Account and follow the on-screen instructions.

  2. Complete payment
    You will be redirected to the secure Stripe checkout. Enter your billing details and submit the payment request.

Phase 4 — Validate Your Setup​

  1. Reopen the Nightshark desktop app
    After logging in, You should see the time restriction being removed.

What’s next?

Explore the strategy templates inside the app or continue with the tutorials in this documentation to build your first automated workflow.