Adding a New Challenge
When you purchase a new prop firm evaluation, add it to the Challenges module right away. This ensures accurate cost tracking from day one.
How to Add a Challenge
Navigate to Challenges in the sidebar
Click the Add Challenge button in the top right corner
Fill in the required fields (explained below)
Click Create Challenge
The new challenge will appear in your challenges table immediately.
Required Fields
These fields must be completed to create a challenge:
Challenge Name
Give your challenge a descriptive name that helps you identify it later.
Good examples:
"FTMO 100K January 2025"
"MyFundedFX 50K Attempt #2"
"TFT 200K Phase 1 Retry"
Tips:
Include the prop firm name
Include the account size
Consider adding the month or attempt number
Prop Firm
Select the prop firm from the dropdown. Only prop firms you've previously set up will appear here.
If your prop firm isn't listed, you'll need to add it first in Settings.
Account Size
Enter the funded capital amount you're working toward. This is the account size you'll trade if you pass—not how much you paid.
Examples:
25,000 for a 25K challenge
100,000 for a 100K challenge
200,000 for a 200K challenge
Currency
Select the currency of the challenge account (USD, EUR, GBP, etc.).
Challenge Type
Choose the evaluation structure:
Single Phase — One evaluation phase
2-Step — Two phases to complete
3-Step — Three phases to complete
Instant — No evaluation (immediate funding)
This determines how many phases you can track.
Purchase Cost
Enter how much you paid for this challenge. This is the amount charged when you bought the evaluation.
Include:
The base cost
Any add-ons purchased with the challenge
Subscription costs (if billed upfront)
Don't include:
Future subscription renewals (add those separately)
Refunds (those are recorded separately when received)
Platform
Select your trading platform (MT4, MT5, cTrader, etc.).
Optional Fields
These fields provide additional detail but aren't required:
Account Number
The trading account number from your prop firm. Useful for matching records with the prop firm's dashboard.
Start Date
When you began (or will begin) the challenge. Defaults to today if not specified.
Tags
Add tags to organize your challenges:
By market (Forex, Futures, Crypto)
By strategy
By goal or project
Notes
Any additional information you want to record about this challenge.
After Creating a Challenge
Once created, your challenge will:
Appear in the Challenges table with "Not Started" status
Show in your Dashboard KPIs as a cost
Be counted in the "Not Started" challenges total
Next steps:
Update the status to "Active" when you begin trading
Set up phases if you have a multi-step challenge
Record the end date when you finish
Using Templates
If you frequently purchase similar challenges, use templates to speed up data entry:
When adding a challenge, look for the "Load Template" dropdown
Select a previously saved template
Fields will auto-fill with the template values
Adjust any fields as needed
Click Create
To save a template:
Fill in a challenge form with your common settings
Save the challenge configuration as a template
Name it something descriptive like "FTMO 100K Standard"
Adding Multiple Challenges at Once
If you've purchased several challenges, add them one at a time. There's no bulk import for challenges—each one needs individual entry to capture the specific details.
Tip: After creating each challenge, use "Add Another" to immediately start the next one rather than returning to the main list.
Common Questions
Should I add failed challenges from the past? Yes, if you want accurate historical cost tracking. Past challenges help you understand your true cost-per-funded-account and overall investment.
What if I don't remember the exact cost? Enter your best estimate. You can update it later if you find the receipt.
Should I add free retry challenges? Yes, add them with a cost of 0. This keeps your pipeline complete and lets you track all attempts.
Next: Understanding Challenge Status →