About This Integration

Want to track your Alpaca investments, manage your portfolio, or trade more efficiently using a 3rd-party trading tool? App developers use SnapTrade to connect to Alpaca alongside many of the world’s leading brokerages through one seamless integration. With SnapTrade, linking your brokerage account to fintech apps is both secure and effortless, ensuring your data is safeguarded by bank-level encryption while you remain in complete control.

How to Connect to Alpaca

Once you enter the SnapTrade connection portal, follow these steps to link your Alpaca account:

Step 1 - Accept SnapTrade’s Terms and Conditions – This is required only the first time you connect an account

Step 2 - Click “Continue” – You’ll be redirected to Alpaca’s website to start the authentication process

Step 3 - Log in to Your Alpaca Account – Use your credentials on Alpaca’s secure website

Step 4 - Agree to the Alpaca Access User Agreement – Review and accept the terms to proceed

After completing these steps, you will be redirected back to your app, now connected with your Alpaca account.

Is It Safe to Connect My Alpaca Account?

At SnapTrade, protecting your data is our top priority. We know that when you connect your brokerage account, you expect your information to be secure, private, and fully under your control. That’s why we follow the highest security standards and are SOC 2 Type 2 compliant. Here’s what that means for you:

• Bank-Level Encryption – Your data is secured with robust encryption and authentication protocols.
• Full User Control – Disconnect your account from any app at any time, whenever you choose.
• Scoped OAuth Access – You can choose whether or not to grant trade access, with the level of access tailored to the app’s use-case.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Alpaca have a developer API?
Yes, Alpaca provides a robust, publicly available developer API that allows users to programmatically access brokerage services, including trading stocks and ETFs. SnapTrade uses this API to offer the Alpaca integration.

Does the Alpaca API support trading?
Yes, this integration offers full trading capabilities, allowing you to execute trades, automate portfolio management, and implement algorithmic strategies using Alpaca’s commission-free trading infrastructure.

How can I remove my account from an app?
You can disconnect your account at any time directly within the app you’re using or from your Alpaca account.