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title: "Why Can't I See Futures When Creating An Auto Trader?"
description: "Enabling Futures Options Trading in Options Auto Trader"
url: https://help.optionsautotrader.com/en/articles/75-why-can-t-i-see-futures-when-creating-an-auto-trader
collection: "Tips & FAQs"
updated: 2026-10-13
language: en
---

# Why Can't I See Futures When Creating An Auto Trader?

Enabling Futures Options Trading in Options Auto Trader

If you’re unable to see **futures options** as a trading option in **Options Auto Trader**, it could be because of your broker setup. Currently, **TastyTrade** is the only broker supported by our platform that allows futures options trading. This article explains why this limitation exists and how to enable futures options if you’re using TastyTrade.

## **Step 1: Verify Your Broker**

To trade futures options on **Options Auto Trader**, you must be connected to a **TastyTrade** broker account. Other brokers, such as Tradier, TradeStation, and Charles Schwab, do not support futures options trading on our platform at this time.

### **How to Check Your Connected Broker:**

1.  Log into your **Options Auto Trader** account.
    
2.  Click on your **profile image** in the top-right corner.
    
3.  Select **Connect My Broker** from the dropdown menu.
    
4.  Verify which broker is currently connected to your account.
    

If you are not connected to a **TastyTrade** account, you will not see futures options as a trading option.

## **Step 2: Use TastyTrade for Futures Options**

If you want to trade futures options, you’ll need to use a **TastyTrade** broker account. Here’s how to set it up:

### **How to Set Up a TastyTrade Account for Futures Options:**

1.  Open a **TastyTrade** account by visiting their [website](https://www.tastytrade.com/).
    
2.  During the account setup, select **"The Works" margin account** to ensure full functionality.
    
    Once your account is approved, enable **futures options trading** in your TastyTrade account settings:
    
    -   Log into your TastyTrade account.
        
    -   Navigate to **Account Settings**.
        
    -   Request permission for **futures options trading** (if not already enabled).
        
    -   Connect your TastyTrade account to Options Auto Trader:
        
    -   Go to the **Connect My Broker** page in your Options Auto Trader account.
        
    -   Click **Create Connection** next to TastyTrade.
        
    -   Follow the prompts to log in and authorize the connection.
        

## **Step 3: Verify Futures Options Are Enabled**

Once your TastyTrade account is connected, verify that futures options trading is enabled in your account:

1.  Navigate to the **Auto Trader** page.
    
2.  Attempt to create a new bot using futures options.
    
3.  If futures options still don’t appear as an option, double-check your TastyTrade account settings or contact TastyTrade support to ensure futures options permissions are active.
    

## **Step 4: Reach Out for Support**

If you’re still unable to see futures options after following the steps above, contact our support team for assistance. We can help you troubleshoot any connection or setup issues.

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