Run Interactive Brokers 24/7 on an AMD Ryzen VPS in Chicago, New York and more. 99.999% uptime and 24/7 support.
Your trading computer in the cloud.
Connect and control your trading strategies from any device, anywhere in the world, through secure remote desktop, while execution remains on QuantVPS.
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Specifications
Compare PlansStart with 3–5 prop-firm accounts on compatible trading platforms, including accounts with Apex Trader Funding, Lucid Trading, Tradeify, and MyFundedFutures.
This is a workload estimate, not an account limit. Charts, indicators, market data, and copy-trading or automation software affect capacity; separate platform instances need more resources. Chart and account ranges are not simultaneous maximums.
Check each firm's rules on automation, trade copiers, and account access. Platform permissions and software licenses are separate.
Our sizing guidance is based on audited analysis of more than 25,000 VPS performance support tickets and user-tested setups.
Server Specifications
Interactive Brokers
Chicago, USASpecifications
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Interactive BrokersChicago, USAIncluded at no extra cost. Hover or tap a feature for details.
Choose Chicago for IBKR: 0–2ms to IBKR from our Chicago datacenter.
QuantVPS Detect+ (beta, free on every plan) watches your IBKR connection and your trading platform, and alerts you by email, in the dashboard, or in Telegram or Slack if one stops.
Secure remote accessWindows, Mac, iPhone, iPad or Android
Connect and control your trading strategies from any device, anywhere in the world, through secure remote desktop, while execution remains on QuantVPS.
Continuous operation
Windows Server or 
Ubuntu 24.04
Host bots, algorithms, and critical software on the QuantVPS Edge in Chicago, configured for continuous low-latency operation.
0-2ms network latencyChicago → IBKR
Send orders over a direct, low-latency connection to IBKR in 0-2ms, reducing network hops and slippage. The server remains available independently of the local computer and internet connection.
Use the server address and credentials in your control panel with Remote Desktop on Windows or Windows App on Mac.
Use TWS for a desktop workspace, or install IB Gateway for a compatible API workflow. Sign in with the intended paper or live account.
Configure API access only where needed, restrict permitted connections, and verify market-data subscriptions and order behavior.
Close the remote connection, not the application or Windows session. Apps can keep running while the VPS is on. Monitor reconnects, account sessions, and scheduled maintenance.
Choose resources for either the TWS desktop workspace or the lighter gateway plus your strategy process. Account for periodic authentication and scheduled restarts rather than assuming a permanent session. Compare connectivity to your actual IBKR endpoint and test with a paper account first.
Trader Workstation arrives installed on Windows Server 2022, ready for your Interactive Brokers login. Choose from 40+ Windows platform templates at checkout.
Choose your operating system
trading-build · windows-server-2022
Ready to log in
Windows Server 2025 is standard on Dedicated servers and available by request on VPS plans.
Your Interactive Brokers VPS is typically deployed and ready in under 60 seconds after purchase, reachable over Remote Desktop. Dedicated servers take 30–120 minutes.
US stocks trade 9:30 AM to 4 PM New York time, with pre-market from 4 AM and after-hours until 8 PM. Between your Remote Desktop check-ins, your VPS stays online with Trader Workstation open, market data keeps flowing and your strategies keep running.
Regular hours in New York time (ET); holidays and early closes vary. Check-ins are illustrative.
Futures prop firms traders pair with QuantVPS
Prop firms
Your evaluation and funded accounts trade from the same desktop, still running when you disconnect.
Compatible with leading trade copiers. Run funded-account workflows with tools such as Replikanto, CrossTrade, and other platform-specific trade copiers. Compare features & pricing
IB Gateway connects compatible API trading bots without the full Trader Workstation desktop. Run the gateway and your API client together on your VPS. Enable only the API permissions you need. Test the connection with your paper account before you use live orders.
Your VPS remains available through IBKR’s scheduled restart, but broker login, reauthentication and two-factor requirements still apply. Do not assume automatic login or an indefinitely authenticated session. Monitor connection state and reconcile positions after reconnecting before resending orders.
Trader Workstationon your VPS in ChicagoSession livePre-installed + optimized
Choose IBKR at checkout and your VPS arrives with Trader Workstation installed on a Windows build tuned for trading, with resources reserved so TWS stays responsive from the first login. Prefer IB Gateway for automated trading? Install it on the same machine and sign in with your IBKR account.
8 locations. One connected network.
Direct peering and Tier-1 carriers keep order routes fast. Multiple carriers and automatic failover support availability.
Our network spans eight data centers, all available for self-service VPS orders. Location and plan availability are shown at checkout. The 0–2ms figure is from Chicago to NYSE and NASDAQ; latency varies by destination and region.
99.999% monthly VPS availability, backed by our SLA. Availability and service-credit eligibility are assessed monthly under the SLA’s measurement rules, coverage and exclusions.
Core infrastructure. Redundant systems ensure continuous operation.
Network availability. Multiple carriers and automatic failover.
SLA-backed promise. Contractual uptime guarantee with credits.
Server & network availability · 99.999% SLA
Tier IV.
Concurrently maintainable facilities. Built to keep your trading environment running.
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Backups
TWS layouts, watchlists, hotkeys, API configurations, and your strategy code take hours to reconstruct after a disk failure or a bad update. On every VPS plan, automatic off-site backups capture your entire IBKR VPS, so a restore takes minutes instead of an afternoon. Dedicated plans add RAID1 storage, so a single drive failure never touches your setup.
Remote Desktop on Windows
Access
Keep Trader Workstation or IB Gateway and your automated strategies on the VPS, so they do not depend on your home computer staying awake. Connect through Remote Desktop from a laptop, phone, or iPad to check positions and manage your setup. Disconnecting Remote Desktop leaves the applications open. IBKR's login, restart, and reauthentication requirements still apply.
What you get
QuantVPS
Built for traders
AWS EC2
Self-managed Windows VM
No bandwidth or support fees
CPU, RAM + NVMe in one VPS subscription.
Ryzen 9000. Built for performance.
Every Performance VPS · DDR5 + NVMe.
0–2 ms to IBKR
Published route from Chicago.
24/7 support from traders
People who understand your trading workspace.
A workspace set up for trading
Supported platform setup + a team to help.
Before your first trade
All 5 in one subscription Ryzen 9000 on Performance plans
5 to choose and configure on AWS EC2, then install your trading software
Your bill
Hardware
Exchange proximity
Human help
Getting started
QuantVPS
Trading-focused VPS
Your trading desk.
Hardware, workspace, and help together.
Your VPS plan
CPU + RAM
NVMe storage
Bandwidth
Amazon EC2
Self-managed Windows VM
Your cloud project.
Flexible infrastructure you configure.
Windows image
Instance type
Storage
Access rules
Then connect and install your trading software.
This compares a QuantVPS trading VPS with a self-managed Windows VM. AWS and Azure also offer managed services, marketplace software, and partner solutions. Those offerings differ. You manage your trading strategies, broker accounts, datafeeds, and platform licenses with either approach.
Features and availability depend on your plan and region. This is a service comparison, not a measured speed or price comparison. Sources reviewed September 19, 2026.
What you get
QuantVPS
Built for traders
Azure VMs
Self-managed Windows VM
No bandwidth or support fees
CPU, RAM + NVMe in one VPS subscription.
Ryzen 9000. Built for performance.
Every Performance VPS · DDR5 + NVMe.
0–2 ms to IBKR
Published route from Chicago.
24/7 support from traders
People who understand your trading workspace.
A workspace set up for trading
Supported platform setup + a team to help.
Before your first trade
All 5 in one subscription Ryzen 9000 on Performance plans
5 to choose and configure on Azure VMs, then install your trading software
Your bill
Hardware
Exchange proximity
Human help
Getting started
QuantVPS
Trading-focused VPS
Your trading desk.
Hardware, workspace, and help together.
Your VPS plan
CPU + RAM
NVMe storage
Bandwidth
Microsoft Azure
Self-managed Windows VM
Your cloud project.
Flexible infrastructure you configure.
Windows image
VM size
Storage
Access rules
Then connect and install your trading software.
This compares a QuantVPS trading VPS with a self-managed Windows VM. AWS and Azure also offer managed services, marketplace software, and partner solutions. Those offerings differ. You manage your trading strategies, broker accounts, datafeeds, and platform licenses with either approach.
Features and availability depend on your plan and region. This is a service comparison, not a measured speed or price comparison. Sources reviewed September 19, 2026.
