This article covers the compliance checks to run before connecting a prop firm account to Tradecopia, and what to do if your firm has flagged or restricted your account in connection with copy trading.

You might be experiencing this if:

If Tradecopia cannot connect to your broker account at all — this is likely a technical setup issue rather than a compliance issue. See What to check when a broker connection fails in Tradecopia instead.

Prop firm rules around copy trading vary significantly. Some firms prohibit it entirely; others permit it with conditions. Checking these four things before connecting protects your account.

1. Does your firm allow copy trading?

Some prop firms explicitly prohibit copy trading on all account types. Check your firm's terms and conditions or contact them directly to confirm copy trading is permitted before connecting Tradecopia.

2. Does your firm allow third-party copy trading platforms?

Some firms allow copy trading but only through their own internal tools. Third-party platforms like Tradecopia may be restricted even when copy trading itself is technically permitted. Confirm explicitly that external copy trading software is allowed — not just copy trading in general.

3. Is your specific account type eligible?

Some firms allow copy trading on funded accounts but not on evaluation accounts, or vice versa. Confirm that your specific account type — not just the firm's policy in general — is eligible for copy trading before connecting.

4. Does your trading style comply with the firm's rules?

Copy trading can interact with firm rules in ways that are not always obvious. Before connecting, check whether your firm has any of the following:

If Tradecopia's replication behaviour would conflict with any of these rules, your account may be flagged even if copy trading is technically permitted.

If Tradecopia cannot establish a connection to your account, confirm you have selected the correct platform for your account type. Selecting the wrong platform is a common source of connection failures that can appear to be a compatibility issue.

For full platform compatibility details, see Is my prop firm compatible with Tradecopia?.

If your prop firm has flagged, restricted, or terminated your account in connection with copy trading or using Tradecopia, we understand that is a frustrating and stressful situation.

Tradecopia provides the copy trading tool — ensuring your firm permits its use is your responsibility. Tradecopia cannot intervene in prop firm account decisions, appeal a restriction on your behalf, or influence how your firm enforces its rules. The path forward is a direct conversation with your firm.

When you contact your firm, be prepared to explain:

If you have questions about how Tradecopia works technically — how trades are replicated, what signals are sent, or how connections behave — contact the Tradecopia support team. We can provide accurate technical details that you can share with your firm.