eSignal: Sign Up

Becoming a subscriber is easy!...Just follow these quick, easy steps to start your eSignal service. eSignal offers a 30-day risk-free trial* that allows you to download the software and become familiar with the service.

	View System Requirements
	What type of trader are you?
	Download eSignal Get a headstart and download the software to peruse the various menus and features. Remember: You must register first to activate service and receive data.
	(Online registration is for non-professional traders only.)
	Professional users in the U.S., call 800.835.7113 to register for eSignal. Outside the U.S., call one of the numbers listed at the bottom of this page.
	To register for eSignal, Advanced GET Edition, call one of the numbers listed at the bottom of this page.

System Requirements

Before you start downloading the software, please read the following instructions. Make sure your PC meets the following system requirements:

Recommended

Windows 2000, Windows XP, Vista
1.8 GHz Pentium 4 or compatible
17" or larger dual monitors with 1024x768 resolution
1 GB RAM
40 MB available disk space
DSL, cable modem, T1 or T3 Internet connectivity
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0

Power User*

Windows 2000, Windows XP, Vista
2.6 GHz Pentium 4 or compatible
2 or more 17" or larger monitors with 1024x768 resolution
2 GB RAM
40 MB available hard disk space
DSL, cable modem, T1 or T3 Internet connectivity
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0

*A power user is someone who uses 1 or more of the following:
- 5 or more tick charts
- 10 or more interval charts
- 15 or more drawn objects on a chart (either through EFS or the line toolbar)
- CPU-intensive EFS or back testing studies (using multiple loops, global variables, etc.)
- Tracking of a high number of active symbols
- Tracking of E-Minis in a chart or in a Market Depth window

In addition, we recommend the Power User Requirements for users of OptionsPlus and eSignal, Advanced GET Edition, in particular.

Important Notice:
At a minimum, you need to have Microsoft Internet Explorer (MSIE), version 6.0, installed on your PC to use the software. You can still use Netscape outside of the software to access the Internet. However, the software uses MSIE 6.0 to open an embedded browser window to view news, the Trader's Toolbox within eSignal Central, and to browse any website from within the software. Please see the Product Features section for further information on the new embedded browser feature. If you do not have MSIE, download the latest version.

To assist you in choosing a reliable Internet Service Provider, please go to www.thelist.com.

Firewall Notice
If you plan on running the software for Windows through a firewall or from your workplace, please read this important information before downloading.

What Type of Trader Are You?

Definition of a non-professional -- A non-professional user uses the information provided for personal use only.

Definition of a Professional -- A professional user is associated with a financial institution or works at an SEC-registered institution. Pro users: Please call 800.815.8256 to register for eSignal.

Still unsure? Read below for a more detailed explanation of non-professional and professional users.

Determine Your Professional / Non-Professional Status
You are a professional if you meet any one of the following criteria for the entire term of your subscription. If you are a professional, you must sign further agreements and are subject to the appropriate additional exchange fee structure:

1.	You are subscribing on behalf of a firm, corporation, partnership, trust or association.
2.	You use the information in connection with any trade or business activities and not for personal investment.
3.	You plan to furnish the information to any other person(s).
4.	You are a securities broker-dealer, registered representative, investment advisor, investment banker, futures commission merchant, commodities introducing broker or commodity trading advisor, money manager, member of the Securities Exchange or Association or Futures Contract market, or any owner, partner, or associated person of the foregoing.
5.	You are employed by a bank or an insurance company or an affiliate of either to perform functions related to securities or commodity futures investment or trading activity.

You are a non-professional investor if you do not meet any of the criteria outlined above.

Important: The information provided on the Personal Data Sheet may be examined by the exchanges. Professionals who identify themselves as non-professionals risk liability for all uncollected professional exchange fees, may have their data rights revoked and are in violation of federal law. The subscriber assumes all liability for declaring status as a professional or non-professional and will be held accountable for all applicable penalties and / or exchange fees.

	(Online registration is for non-professional traders only.)
	Professional users in the U.S., call 800.835.7113 to register for eSignal. Outside the U.S., call one of the numbers listed at the bottom of this page.

*If you cancel within the first 30 days of service, all fees will be refunded to you minus any taxes and applicable add-on service / exchange fees. eSignal does not offer the 30-day trial for End-of-Day or eSignal Pro products.

**If you are not satisfied, you can return the software, and we will refund your purchase price (minus any taxes and applicable add-on service / exchange fees) in full.