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title: "The 5 Day Onboarding Challenge"
description: "Learn what the 5 day onboarding challenge is and how you can win $100 and a hat!"
url: https://help.optionsautotrader.com/en/articles/111-the-5-day-onboarding-challenge
collection: "Tips & FAQs"
updated: 2026-06-06
language: en
---

# The 5 Day Onboarding Challenge

Learn what the 5 day onboarding challenge is and how you can win $100 and a hat!

Options Auto Trader offers a **5-day onboarding challenge** designed to help new users get started with the platform quickly and effectively. Completing all 5 challenges earns you a **$100 account credit** and a **free Options Auto Trader hat**!

Follow the steps below to participate and claim your rewards.

## **Step 1: Watch the Onboarding Video**

-   On **Day 1**, you’ll receive an email with a link to the **onboarding walkthrough video**.
    
-   Watch the video to learn how to set up your account, create your first bot, and start trading.
    

## **Step 2: Connect a Live Broker Account**

-   On **Day 2**, your challenge is to **connect a live broker account** to Options Autotrader.
    
-   Follow the in-platform instructions to securely link your brokerage.
    

## **Step 3: Create Your First Bot**

-   On **Day 3**, you’ll set up your first trading bot.
    
-   You can:
    
    -   Choose from **pre-built strategies** in the strategy database.
        
    -   Use available **bot templates**.
        
    -   **Create your own custom bot** from scratch.
        

## **Step 4: Place Your First Live Trade**

-   On **Day 4**, you must execute your **first live trade**.
    
-   This step ensures you’re actively using the platform and setting yourself up for success.
    

## **Step 5: Join the Private Skool Community**

-   On **Day 5**, join the **Options Auto Trader private Skool group**
    
    -   Link to join: [https://www.skool.com/options-auto-trader/about](https://www.skool.com/options-auto-trader/about)
        
-   Once inside, **post in the group** to introduce yourself and engage with the community.
    

## **Claiming Your Rewards**

Once you complete all 5 challenges:  
✅ A **free Options Auto Trader hat** will be shipped to you at no cost.

To claim your rewards, **reach out to the Options Auto Trader support team** after finishing the final task.

  
  
**TERMS OF SERVICE:** Please be aware that continued use of the Options Auto Trader is subject to our [Terms Of Service](https://www.optionsautotrader.com/terms-of-service). If you have any questions or wish to review these terms, feel free to visit the website.