This is where the application calls home to TDA and makes sure there are no updates to be installed. It will show a “Checking for updates…” progress bar for a few moments. Once you have the program, locate it on your hard drive and double-click the icon to open it. Once you’re done, click OK and the program should launch on its own. Launch the installed and go through the prompts, making sure you install for all users. Just go to our thinkorswim download page if you don’t have the application installed yet, and download thinkorswim. The first thing you need to know is how to get ahold of the program itself.
If you’re new to TD Ameritrade’s think or swim platform, read on for more information on getting started and logging in to trade. This article tells you exactly how to find your way around the ThinkOrSwim login screen.