Creating the first database / journal

Please watch the video to see what to do when you log in for the first time: 

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Alternatively, read our written manual: 

When you log in to Edgewonk for the first time, you are asked to create your first database/journal. 

You have two options:

1. Create a "New Journal" from scratch

2. Import your existing Edgewonk 2 Journal (this only applies to previous customers who want to import their old trading data)

1. Create a new journal

This option allows you to create a completely new trading journal.

There are only a few inputs before you can start journaling:

-The Journal name(1) is the identifier for your trading journal. You can use any name or number here.

- The Account currency (2) of your trading account.

- The Markets (3) that you are trading in your trading account.

- The first deposit(4) so that your Edgewonk journal matches your trading broker account balance.

- The deposit date(5) is the date you want to start journaling from. Use the deposit date to find the right trading account balance for the deposit amount. 

Important: The Deposit date must be set before the first trade date.

That is it. Now you have created a brand new trading journal and you are ready to input your first trades.

We have also created a free step-by-step journaling course that takes you through the Edgewonk trading journal: start free course