Are you trading with the modern Quantower platform and looking for highly reliable, fast market data?
By integrating the TAI-PAN data feed, you can power your Quantower charts and order books with top-tier quotes directly from the exchanges.
In this quick guide, we will show you exactly how to find, configure, and connect TAI-PAN data feeds as a data source within Quantower.
Once you have started Quantower and logged in, you might already be connected to a default or previous data feed [00:00:14]. Follow these simple steps to switch to TAI-PAN:
**Step 1: Open the Connections Menu**
You have two ways to access the connection settings: Either right-click on any empty space within your Quantower workspace and select **Connections**, or click on one of the active connections at the top of your screen to open the *Recent Connections* list [00:00:28].
**Step 2: Select the TAI-PAN Data Feed**
First, disconnect any existing, conflicting data feeds. Then, scroll down the alphabetical list of providers to the letter "T" and select the **Taipan** data feed [00:00:53].
*(Pro-Tip: You can mark TAI-PAN as a favorite for quicker access in the future).*
**Step 3: Enter Your Credentials**
Now, enter your personal login details:
**Username:** This is usually the 6-digit customer number you received from us via email [00:01:13].
**Password:** Enter the password you chose during your registration for the demo or the data feed [00:01:23].
**Step 4: Connect and Load Charts**
Click the **Connect** button [00:01:37]. The connection will be established immediately, and you will see your charts in the background instantly populating with fresh TAI-PAN market data [00:01:48].
Depending on your specific TAI-PAN subscription plan, the data fed into your Quantower charts will be either in true **real-time** or **delayed** (usually 15 minutes) [00:01:58]. If your charts seem to be lagging behind the actual market, please check your Lenz + Partner account to ensure you have the necessary real-time exchange packages (e.g., Eurex, Xetra) activated.
Your TAI-PAN username for the Quantower connection is typically the 6-digit customer number that was sent to you via email when you registered with Lenz + Partner.
Yes, Quantower allows simultaneous connections to multiple brokers and data providers. However, to avoid conflicting data in your charts, we recommend disconnecting other primary market data feeds before connecting TAI-PAN.
If your data is delayed, it is tied to your subscription plan. While the TAI-PAN connection itself processes data instantly, you need to be subscribed to the specific real-time packages for the exchanges you are trading (e.g., Nasdaq, Eurex). Without these, the data defaults to a 15-minute delay.