How to Trade on AlgoTest Using Groww

AlgoTest enables traders to build, backtest, forward-test, and automate trading strategies. 

With Groww x AlgoTest integration, users can connect their Groww Demat account to AlgoTest via API and execute strategies in real‑time across equity, futures & options (F&O), intraday, etc. This integration provides traders with both the infrastructure to design and test, as well as execution via Groww.

Why Use AlgoTest?

• Backtesting (with 7+ years of historical data) + forward testing + live trading in one platform 
• Visual strategy builder supporting multi-leg (up to 10 legs) options and futures strategies
• User-friendly interface designed for all trader experience levels
• Real-time simulator for live strategy testing and parameter adjustments
• Heatmap analysis for visualising profit/loss trends across various indices and stop-loss levels

Prerequisites

To use Groww with AlgoTest, below is the list of prerequisites required: 

• AlgoTest account
• Groww Demat Account 
• Groww API access 

Key Features of Algotest + Groww Integration

• Automated Execution: Connect Groww’s Trading API to AlgoTest for fully automated execution.
• Flat API subscription cost: The Groww API via AlgoTest is available under a flat subscription (₹499/month + taxes), which enables access to placing orders, market data, and real-time and historical feeds.
• Order/Portfolio Management: Manage orders, modify or cancel, view positions, holdings, and margins via AlgoTest dashboards, all through Groww’s API.
• OAuth 2.0 Authentication: Secure login with daily-expiring tokens.

Step-by-Step Setup Guide

Below is a step-by-step guide on setting up the Groww x AlgoTest integration. 

• Log in to your AlgoTest account using either of the following methods:
  • Mobile number
  • Google Sign-in
  • Directly via the broker's demat account
    

    

• Once logged in, in the search bar, type "Groww", select, and click on “setup.”

  

  
• Enter “Client ID” and click on “Add Groww”.

• Once the broker setup is completed, you can create your strategies and start trading.