Understanding the TakeProfitTrader Control Center Dashboard

TakeProfitTrader's Control Center dashboard serves as your command hub for managing accounts, subscriptions, credentials, payment methods, and profile settings through a centralized interface divided into six main sections: Accounts (view Test and PRO balances), Subscriptions (manage billing), Credentials (access platform login details), Wallet (track available funds for withdrawals), Payment Methods (update cards), and Profile (personal information and password changes).

The dashboard displays real-time account metrics including current balance, peak balance, max trailing drawdown status, and open position counts for all active accounts, while also providing direct access to purchase new Tests, activate PRO accounts after passing evaluations, and download monthly statements.

Understanding how to navigate the Control Center efficiently prevents confusion about account status, ensures you never miss critical rule violations approaching thresholds, and streamlines the withdrawal process when profits are ready to move from PRO to wallet to bank.

Quick heads-up: This article is based on my real experience with TakeProfitTrader and the info available when I published/updated this. Things change in prop trading — rules, payouts, promos, all of it.

For the absolute latest, check TakeProfitTrader´s website or their knowledge base.

Accessing the Control Center

Desktop:

1. Log into https://takeprofittrader.com
2. Top right corner → Click profile icon/email
3. Dropdown menu → "Control Center"

Direct URL: https://takeprofittrader.com/control-center (after login)

Mobile:

1. Open TPT mobile app or website
2. Menu icon (three lines) → "Control Center"

Dashboard Home Screen Overview

When you first load Control Center, you see:

Account Summary Cards

Each active account displays as a card showing:

Test Account Card:

• Account name: "Test $50K #12345"
• Current balance: $52,300
• Status: Active / Violated / Expired
• Days remaining in evaluation: 17 days
• [View Details] button

PRO Account Card:

• Account name: "PRO $50K #67890"
• Current balance: $51,800
• Peak balance: $53,500
• Available for withdrawal: $1,200
• [Withdraw] button

Quick metrics visible:

• Total accounts: 5 (3 PRO, 2 Test)
• Combined balance: $263,400
• Total available for withdrawal: $8,200

Section 1: Accounts Tab

Displays all your trading accounts:

Test Accounts Section

Each Test shows:

• Account number
• Account size ($50K, $100K, etc.)
• Current balance
• Profit target (e.g., $3,000 remaining)
• Max trailing drawdown status ($2,500 from peak)
• Trading days completed (e.g., 4/5 days)
• Platform connected (NinjaTrader, Tradovate, etc.)
• [View Detailed Stats] link

Action buttons:

• Trade Now – Opens platform connection instructions
• View Rules – Shows current Test rules
• Reset Account – Pay $100 to reset if needed

PRO Accounts Section

Each PRO shows:

• Account number
• Account size
• Current balance
• Peak balance (highest point reached)
• Trailing drawdown used (e.g., $1,200 of $2,500 max)
• Available for withdrawal amount
• Last trade date/time
• Platform status (Connected/Disconnected)

Action buttons:

• Withdraw Profits – Initiate PRO → Wallet withdrawal
• View Trading History – See all executed trades
• Request Reset – Pay $449+ to reset if violated

For complete PRO rules: https://proptradingvibes.com/blog/takeprofittrader-pro-account-rules

Account Status Indicators

Color-coded status:

🟢 Green (Active): Trading normally, no issues
🟡 Yellow (Warning): Approaching rule violation (e.g., within $300 of max drawdown)
🔴 Red (Violated): Rule broken, account locked, reset required
⚫ Gray (Inactive): Subscription lapsed, payment failed, or cancelled

Section 2: Subscriptions Tab

Manages all recurring payments:

For each subscription:

• Account it's tied to (Test $50K #12345)
• Monthly cost ($102)
• Next billing date (January 15, 2026)
• Auto-renewal status (On/Off toggle)
• Payment method (Visa ending 1234)

Available actions:

• Update payment method
• Toggle auto-renewal
• View billing history
• Download receipts
• Cancel subscription

Subscription summary:

• Total monthly cost across all accounts
• Next upcoming charge date/amount
• Failed payment alerts (if any)

For subscription management guide: https://proptradingvibes.com/blog/takeprofittrader-payment-methods

Section 3: Credentials Tab

Access your platform login details:

Rithmic Credentials

If using NinjaTrader or Quantower:

• Username: Your Rithmic login
• Password: [Hidden, click "Show" to reveal]
• Server: Rithmic Paper Trading (for Test) or Rithmic 01 (for PRO)
• [Copy Credentials] button

Tradovate Credentials

If using Tradovate or TradingView:

• Username: Your Tradovate login
• Password: [Hidden, click "Show" to reveal]
• CQG Agreement Status: Signed / Not Signed
• [Sign Agreement] link if not completed

Platform Connection Guides

Quick links to setup guides:

• Connect NinjaTrader to Rithmic
• Connect Tradovate
• Connect TradingView via Tradovate
• Connect Quantower

For NinjaTrader setup: https://proptradingvibes.com/blog/takeprofittrader-ninjatrader-guide

For Tradovate setup: https://proptradingvibes.com/blog/takeprofittrader-tradovate-setup

Why this matters:

You need these credentials every time you connect a new platform or device. The Control Center is the only place to retrieve them.

Section 4: Wallet Tab

Your internal TPT wallet where PRO profits accumulate before bank withdrawal:

Wallet balance display:

• Available balance: $3,450
• Pending withdrawals: $1,200 (PRO → Wallet in process)
• Total: $4,650

Recent wallet transactions:

• Date: January 3, 2026
• Description: "PRO $50K withdrawal"
• Amount: +$1,800
• Status: Completed

Action buttons:

• Withdraw to Bank – Initiate Wallet → Bank transfer
• Use Credits – Apply wallet balance to Test purchases or resets
• View Transaction History – Full wallet activity log

Withdrawal minimums:

• $100 minimum to withdraw from wallet to bank

For withdrawal process: https://proptradingvibes.com/blog/takeprofittrader-withdraw-wallet-to-bank

Section 5: Payment Methods Tab

Manage cards and payment options:

Saved Payment Methods

Each card shows:

• Card type (Visa, Mastercard)
• Last 4 digits (ending 1234)
• Expiration date
• Default card indicator (⭐)
• [Edit] [Remove] buttons

Add new payment method:

• Credit/debit card
• PayPal account
• Set as default for subscriptions

Payment method usage:

• Subscription billing
• Test purchases
• Reset fees
• PRO activation fees

Security note: TPT never stores full card numbers. Only last 4 digits and expiration.

For payment method guide: https://proptradingvibes.com/blog/takeprofittrader-payment-methods

Section 6: Profile Tab

Manage your account settings:

Personal Information

• Full name
• Email address (also your login username)
• Phone number (optional)
• Country
• Timezone preference

[Edit Profile] button to update

Security Settings

• Change password – Update login password
• Two-factor authentication – Enable 2FA for enhanced security (if available)
• Login activity – View recent login history

For password changes: https://proptradingvibes.com/blog/takeprofittrader-change-password

Notification Preferences

Email notifications:

• ☑ Account rule violations
• ☑ Withdrawal processed
• ☑ Subscription billing reminders
• ☐ Marketing emails (opt-out available)

SMS notifications (if enabled):

• Max trailing drawdown warnings
• Subscription payment failures

Tax Information

• W-9 (US traders) or W-8BEN (international) status
• View/download submitted tax forms
• Update tax information if needed

For tax form setup: https://proptradingvibes.com/blog/takeprofittrader-tax-forms-guide

Key Metrics to Monitor Daily

If trading actively:

1. Max Trailing Drawdown Status

Check every session:

Current balance vs. Peak balance
Remaining drawdown buffer

Example:

Peak: $53,000
Current: $51,200
Used: $1,800 of $2,500 max
Remaining: $700 before violation

Set mental alerts: When within $500 of violation, reduce position size or stop trading.

For drawdown rules: https://proptradingvibes.com/blog/takeprofittrader-max-trailing-drawdown

2. Available Withdrawal Amount

Monitor for withdrawal timing:

If you have $2,000+ available, consider withdrawing to lock in profits.

Strategy: Withdraw 60-80% of profits, leave 20-40% as buffer.

3. Open Positions

Before closing platform:

Verify all positions are closed if you don't swing trade.

Dashboard shows:

• Number of open contracts
• Current P&L on open positions
• Products held (ES, NQ, etc.)

4. Subscription Status

Check monthly:

Next billing date approaching?
Payment method still valid?
Auto-renewal on for accounts you're trading?

Mobile App vs Desktop Dashboard

Mobile app provides:

• Account balances
• Quick withdrawal requests
• Subscription status
• Basic transaction history

Desktop dashboard provides:

• Full trading history with detailed metrics
• Advanced filtering on transactions
• Complete credential access
• Detailed rule violation breakdown
• Monthly statements download

Recommendation: Use mobile for quick checks, desktop for detailed management.

Common Dashboard Navigation Tips

Tip 1: Bookmark Direct Links

Accounts tab: https://takeprofittrader.com/control-center/accounts
Wallet: https://takeprofittrader.com/control-center/wallet

Tip 2: Use Browser Password Manager

Securely save your credentials and wallet for quick access.

Tip 3: Enable Desktop Notifications

Browser can alert you when:

• Approaching max trailing drawdown
• Subscription billing upcoming
• Withdrawal processed

Tip 4: Download Monthly Statements

Control Center → Accounts → [Select Account] → Download Statement

Useful for:

• Tax preparation
• Performance tracking
• Proving profitability for PRO+ upgrade applications

Troubleshooting Dashboard Issues

Issue 1: Balance not updating

Cause: Dashboard caches data, may lag 5-30 minutes

Fix: Hard refresh browser (Ctrl+Shift+R on Windows, Cmd+Shift+R on Mac)

Issue 2: Can't access credentials

Cause: Platform not fully activated or browser blocking copy function

Fix: Try different browser or contact support

Issue 3: Withdrawal button grayed out

Cause: Available balance below $100 minimum or pending withdrawal already in process

Fix: Wait for pending withdrawal to complete or build balance to $100+

Issue 4: Subscription showing wrong billing date

Cause: Timezone discrepancy

Fix: Check Profile → Timezone setting, ensure it matches your local timezone

Bottom Line

TakeProfitTrader's Control Center dashboard consolidates account management, subscription billing, platform credentials, wallet balances, payment methods, and profile settings into six main sections accessible through the profile dropdown after login.

The Accounts tab provides real-time balance tracking, peak balance monitoring, max trailing drawdown status, and available withdrawal amounts for all Test and PRO accounts, while the Credentials tab stores essential Rithmic and Tradovate login details required for platform connections. The Wallet tab functions as the intermediate stage between PRO withdrawals and bank transfers, displaying available balance, pending transactions, and withdrawal history, while the Subscriptions tab manages recurring monthly billing ($102-170 per account), auto-renewal settings, and payment method updates.

Key metrics to monitor daily include max trailing drawdown buffer (know exactly how far you are from violation), available withdrawal amounts (withdraw strategically when profits accumulate), open position counts (verify everything closes if not swing trading), and subscription status (prevent payment failures from deactivating accounts).

The desktop dashboard offers complete functionality with detailed trading history, statement downloads, and advanced filtering, while the mobile app provides quick balance checks and basic withdrawal capabilities—making the Control Center the essential hub for managing all aspects of your TakeProfitTrader trading operations.

Your Next Steps

👉 Learn About PRO Account Rules

👉 Read About Withdrawal Process

👉 Understand Payment Methods

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