Protecting a Strategy

[scottreynolds]

I would like to "protect" a strategy for release. My understanding is that I will use the CliServe program for encryption and then use the VendorLicense API within my NinjaScript strategy to administer user licenses.

I need further reference on putting this all together. Is there a how-to guide providing the steps necessary to secure my indicators and strategies?

Thank you

[NinjaTrader_RyanM1]

Hi scottreynolds,

Sure, you can read about protecting your script with CliSecure here:

http://www.ninjatrader.com/support/helpGuides/nt7/protection_dll_security.htm

A general guide to commercial distribution is available here:

http://www.ninjatrader.com/support/helpGuides/nt7/commercial_distribution.htm

Vendor licensing is available for qualified partners.

Qualifications include:
• You must be a commercial 3rd party developer
• Have a website
• Promote NinjaTrader on your website and meet our minimum advertising requirements

For more information on vendor licensing, please contact sales [at] ninjatrader dot com.

[scottreynolds]

Thank you, Ryan. I am working with a commercial 3rd party vendor and I have seen code that includes the following line in the Initialize event:

 VendorLicense(vend, mod, url, email);

Is this all that is required to make sure an end-user has a valid license?

[NinjaTrader_RyanM1]

No, you need to be approved for NinjaTrader's partner program to use vendor licensing, and then will get a complete guide on how it works. To get started on this, send a note to sales 'at' ninjatrader 'dot' com.