# FAQ ## FAQ Frequently Asked Questions about VECTRA Trading Bot. *** ### General #### What is VECTRA? VECTRA is a professional automated trading bot for cryptocurrency perpetual futures on Hyperliquid exchange. It features multiple trading strategies, AI-powered analysis, and comprehensive risk management. #### Do I need coding skills? No! VECTRA is designed for non-programmers. Everything is configured through the graphical interface. Even custom strategies can be created by chatting with Ectra AI. #### What exchange does VECTRA support? Currently, VECTRA supports **Hyperliquid** exchange for perpetual futures trading. #### Is VECTRA free? VECTRA requires a license key. Contact the admin for pricing and licensing options. *** ### Installation #### How do I get my Hardware ID? 1. Launch VECTRA without a license 2. The Hardware ID appears in the activation dialog 3. Send this ID to the admin to receive your license key #### Can I install on multiple computers? Licenses are tied to Hardware ID. Contact admin for: * Multi-device licenses * Transferring license to new hardware #### Windows shows a security warning This is Windows SmartScreen. VECTRA is safe but not signed with an expensive Microsoft certificate. 1. Click "More info" 2. Click "Run anyway" *** ### Trading #### What's the difference between Testnet and Mainnet? | Mode | Description | | ----------- | -------------------------------------------- | | **Testnet** | Paper trading with fake money - for practice | | **Mainnet** | Real trading with real funds | Always start with Testnet to learn the system! #### How much money do I need to start? Minimum recommended: * **Testnet:** $0 (fake money) * **Mainnet learning:** $100-500 * **Serious trading:** $1,000+ Start small and scale up as you gain experience. #### What happens if my internet disconnects? * Open positions remain open on the exchange * Stop losses set on exchange will still trigger * VECTRA will reconnect when internet returns * Consider using a VPS for 24/7 reliability #### Can I trade manually while VECTRA is running? Yes, but be careful: * Manual trades may conflict with bot's positions * Bot may try to manage your manual positions * Recommended: Use separate accounts for manual vs bot trading *** ### Strategies #### Which strategy is best for beginners? Start with **SMC** (Smart Money Concepts): * Well-balanced win rate * Moderate trade frequency * Good learning opportunities #### How do I create a custom strategy? 1. Open Ectra AI Chat 2. Click "Strategy" button 3. Describe what you want 4. Review the AI's proposal 5. Click "Add Strategy" #### Should I use multiple strategies? **Beginners:** Start with one strategy and master it. **Experienced:** You can switch strategies based on market conditions, but run only one at a time. *** ### Ectra AI #### What is Ectra AI? Ectra AI is VECTRA's AI assistant powered by Claude (Anthropic). It provides signal validation, performance analysis, strategy creation, and trading recommendations. #### Is Ectra AI required? No, Ectra AI is optional. VECTRA works without it, but you'll miss: * AI signal validation * Performance analysis * Custom strategy creation #### How much does Anthropic API cost? Anthropic charges per API call. Typical VECTRA usage costs $5-20/month depending on: * Chat frequency * Signal validation frequency * Strategy creation activities *** ### Risk & Security #### Is my private key safe? Yes: * Stored locally in `.env` file on YOUR computer * Never transmitted to any server * Never included in logs or error reports Keep your `.env` file secure and never share it. #### Can I lose all my money? Trading involves risk. To minimize losses: * Start with Testnet * Use low risk percentage (1-5%) * Enable Max Loss protection * Never trade more than you can afford to lose #### What is Max Loss protection? Max Loss automatically stops trading when daily losses reach a threshold (e.g., 10%). This prevents catastrophic losses on bad days. Enable it in: Advanced Settings → Protection *** ### Technical #### VECTRA won't start - what do I check? 1. Ensure all files are in the same folder (including `_internal`) 2. Check Windows Defender/antivirus isn't blocking it 3. Try running as Administrator 4. Check for error messages in console #### How do I update VECTRA? 1. Download new version 2. Extract to NEW folder 3. Copy `.env` file from old installation 4. Launch new version 5. Verify settings are intact #### Can I run VECTRA on a VPS? Yes! Recommended for 24/7 trading: * Use Windows VPS or Linux with GUI * Minimum 4GB RAM * Stable internet connection #### How do I report a bug? 1. Enable verbose logging in Settings → Advanced 2. Reproduce the issue 3. Export logs 4. Contact support with description, steps to reproduce, and log files *** ### Billing & License #### How do I get a license? 1. Launch VECTRA to see your Hardware ID 2. Contact admin with your Hardware ID 3. Receive license key 4. Enter in Settings → License #### My license expired - what happens? * VECTRA will show license expired message * Trading features will be disabled * Contact admin to renew #### Can I transfer my license to a new computer? Licenses are tied to Hardware ID. Contact admin to: * Deactivate old license * Generate new license for new hardware *** ### Still Have Questions? * 🤖 Ask Ectra AI in the app * 💬 Contact @VectraSupport on Telegram * 📧 Email --- # 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://vectra-2.gitbook.io/vectra-docs/help/faq.md?ask= ``` 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.