> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.optimusflow.app/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.optimusflow.app/trading-journal.md).

# Trading Journal

To use the Optimus Flow trading journal, you must [first register for an Optimus Flow account here](https://accounts.optimusflow.app/). You can then [**Access your Free Journal Here**](https://journal.optimusflow.app/dashboard) **-** Simply log in with your existing Optimus Flow credentials that you just created. 

* Automated Journaling – Upload all your trades seamlessly from Optimus Flow to the Trading Journal with just one-click
* Get in-depth trading analytics and performance metrics on all your trades on Optimus Flow
* Improve Trading Performance - Identify patterns in your trading to find out what’s working so you can focus on your strengths and cut down on your mistakes
* Web-based Journal – Access your trade history anywhere on any device

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**First-time journal users must login to their account first within Optimus Flow to sync their journal.**

After a user has logged into their Optimus Flow account, your platform will then have the ability to export your trades to the journal with a single click. To export your trades via Optimus Flow, simply open the TRD - Trades Window and click the new **Export to Journal** button.

![How to Export trades into the journal with one click.](/files/-MkhIhUNkbm_UlYolNWt)

Users also have the option of exporting/important trades via CSV file. To export trades via CSV from Optimus Flow, click the menu icon in the top left of your trades tab and then choose **Export Data**.

![How to export via CSV file](/files/-MkhJEUqW4aDE1-AZSK9)

Once Export data is selected, choose the **Check all columns** icon and then **Export file.**

![](/files/-MkhJUvQ6fgvzOWmxU9K)

Once your CSV trade log has been exported, users can manually import trades via CSV in the top right of their trading journal. Click on the **+ Add Trades** button, choose **By File**, select **Optimus Flow** as the **Import Format, choose your file,** and then click **Start Import!**

![Importing trades via CSV from Optimus Flow](/files/-MkhK72E7gCCripWD_oW)

Please take a look at our introduction video for instructions and a step-by-step guide on how to get started:&#x20;

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