Welcome to 3Commas! This guide will help you navigate the Dashboard and key features of the User Interface. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced trader, understanding the Dashboard is crucial to managing your trading activities and linked exchange accounts effectively.
What is the Dashboard?
The Dashboard is your primary interface upon logging in to 3Commas. It offers an overview of your:
Trading activity
Linked exchange accounts
Portfolio statistics
Quick access to other features of the software.
The appearance of the Dashboard changes based on your account setup:
Real Account Activated (No Exchange Connected): If you have no connected exchanges, you won’t see dashboard portfolio data yet. You may still see onboarding guidance and other dashboard sections, but portfolio balances and live exchange data won’t appear until an exchange is connected.
Real Account Activated (Exchange Connected): Shows live trading and portfolio data.
Getting started stepper (shown until you create your first bot):
Visible for every user until their first bot is created (any bot), in Real or Demo mode
Steps can be completed in any order
The stepper includes action cards that help new users complete key setup tasks. Each card shows the step name, a short description, and an action button. Completed steps show a checkmark.
The stepper may include:
Sign up: create your 3Commas account
Pass KYC: complete identity verification if required
Activate trial: start trial access to premium features
Connect exchange: connect an exchange using Fast Connect or API keys
Create your first bot: open bot creation and launch your first bot
Beginner Guide
For new users, the Beginner Guide tab provides:
Product Tour
Educational videos
Links to articles
Tutorials to help you start trading confidently.
Connecting an Exchange
From the Dashboard, you can connect an exchange:
A curated list of popular exchanges (based on your location) helps you find your exchange quickly.
Click Show More to view the full list of supported exchanges.
Creating Bots or Trades
Note: If the Getting started stepper is active, the ‘Start new bot’ section may be hidden until your first bot is created.
Easily create trading bots or trades directly from the Dashboard. Choose either Bots or Manual tools (via SmartTrades or Terminal) on the filter.
DCA Bots: Automate Dollar-Cost Averaging strategies.
Grid Bots: Optimize trading in volatile markets.
Signal Bots: Use signals for trading.
Top Strategies (DCA)
Each strategy card shows:
the trading pair / strategy name
exchange and market badges such as Long, Short, Spot, or Futures
the backtest period
the APY / performance figure
the minimum deposit
the drawdown value
the main action button
the Details (ℹ️) button
Depending on the strategy, the card may show Max drawdown or Max floating drawdown.
The position of this block may change depending on your dashboard state. After the Getting started stepper is no longer shown, this block appears under the aggregate account balance.
Shows a curated list of DCA strategies based on backtests
Updates about every 24 hours (you can’t manually refresh)
Not shown in Demo mode
Disclaimer: backtests are historical and don’t guarantee future results
The action button changes based on your setup (for example: Activate trial, Choose a plan, Connect exchange, Create bot, Copy bot).
The Details (ℹ️) button opens more backtest information and can also be available before trial activation or before an exchange is connected.
If only one exchange is connected, it’s preselected
Investment defaults to minimum deposit and can’t exceed available balance
If investment exceeds balance, you’ll see “Not enough funds”
Advanced settings opens full bot creation
Statistics and Analytics
The Dashboard provides a comprehensive view of your trading performance:
Overall Balance Changes: Tracks fluctuations in your portfolio.
List of Assets: Displays assets across all connected exchanges.
Futures Contracts
If connected exchanges support Futures trading:
Open positions are displayed in the Futures Contracts section.
Click the Down Arrow to view positions for each exchange.
Important Notes
Backtesting: Use real historical market data to simulate trades and see how your strategy would have performed under realistic conditions, without risking real funds.
Excluded Exchanges: Assets from excluded exchanges will not appear in the Dashboard’s balance or token sections.
User Interface
User Menu Options
Click the user icon in the top-right corner to access a drop-down menu with the following options:
a. Switch Themes: Toggle between Light and Dark mode.
b. Subscription Page: Manage or upgrade your subscription.
c. Promo Codes: Redeem promotional offers.
d. Invite Friends: Access the referral program.
e. My Portfolios: View and manage your portfolios. Not available for new accounts made after February 4, 2026.
f. Settings: Customize your account settings.
g. 3Commas API: Developers can manage API integration.
h. Log Out: Safely exit your account.
Side Menu Behavior
The side menu adapts to screen width:
Screens under 1280px wide: The side menu is hidden by default but can be accessed by hovering over the left side or clicking the hamburger button (
) button.
Screens over 1280px wide: You can manually hide or show the side menu by clicking the Sidebar button.
Balance and Account Management
a. BTC/USD and ETH/USD Rates: View real-time updates for BTC and ETH prices.
b. Overall Account Balance: See the combined balance for Real accounts or Demo account, including profit/loss percentages.
c. Demo Account: Switch for the Binance Spot account simulator.
d. Show Equivalent in BTC: Toggle to display the approximate value of your balance in BTC.
e. Hide Balance: Enable this setting to keep your account balance private.
f. Hide BTC & ETH Rates: Choose to hide BTC and ETH rates from the Dashboard.
g. View Analytics: Opens the My Portfolio page with detailed analytics and performance insights for your account.
With this guide, you’re ready to explore and maximize the 3Commas Dashboard for your trading needs. Dive in and enjoy seamless trading!