> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.obside.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.obside.com/platforms/connectors.md).

# Connectors

## Overview

**Connectors** let you link your Obside account to your **brokers and exchanges**. Once a connection is established, Obside can:

* **Read your balances and positions** in real time.
* **Monitor your portfolio** and trigger smart alerts.
* **Execute orders** *(on eligible connections and in eligible regions — see* [*Availability by region*](/platforms/availability-by-region.md)*)*.

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## Connection methods

There are two ways to connect an account:

* **Broker portal (SnapTrade)** — for brokers in the **US & Canada**. You authorize Obside through a secure portal, without sharing your password. This is the path that supports **live order execution** (stocks, crypto, options, ETFs).
* **Exchange API keys** — for crypto exchanges (Binance, Kraken, Hyperliquid). You add an API key. These connections are **read-only** today: Obside reads balances, positions and history, but doesn't place orders through them.

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Obside never stores your broker password. Connections rely on a secure **OAuth-style portal** or on **API keys** you control and can revoke at any time.
{% endhint %}

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## Connecting a platform

You connect an account from **Settings → Connectors**:

1. Pick the broker or exchange from the list of [supported platforms](/platforms/supported-brokers.md).
2. Follow the authorization flow (broker portal or API key, depending on the platform).
3. Name your connection (e.g. "My main account") so it's easy to find.

You can connect **multiple accounts**, including several of the same broker.

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## Use in the chat and in agents

Once a platform is connected, you can:

* **Reference its assets** in the chat through the **Add → Connectors** button → choose the broker → select its tradable assets.
* Run an agent on a [**portfolio**](/portfolios/portfolios.md) backed by that connection.
* **Enable portfolio monitoring** on the positions held there.

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## Multi-broker

Depending on your plan, you can connect **several platforms** and run agents across them. The **Free** plan allows **1 connection**; **paid plans** allow **unlimited** connections. See [Pricing](/misc/pricing.md).

To go further:

* [Availability by region](/platforms/availability-by-region.md)
* [Supported brokers](/platforms/supported-brokers.md)