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KotakNeo

Complete step-by-step guide to integrate KotakNeo with Cirrus

Kotak Neo: An Overview

Kotak Neo is a modern, tech-first trading platform from Kotak Securities, available as a web and mobile app. It supports trading across equities, futures & options (F&O), currency, commodities, mutual funds, IPOs, ETFs, bonds, and more. The platform includes advanced tools like real-time market quotes, TradingView charts, basket orders, option payoff analyzers, market screeners, SIPs (SipIt), and margin trading facilities (MTF) with collateral pledging. For serious traders, it also offers NEO Trade APIs and a desktop terminal (Nest Trader), alongside Kotak's research insights and live market updates.

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What You'll Need

Prerequisites

  • You need to have a Cirrus Account. If you don't have one, follow the signup guide.

You need to have an active Demat account in Kotak Neo. If you don’t have an account, create an account on Kotak Neo. Make sure to activate F&O on your account.

Step-by-Step Instructions

• Sign Up/Register at https://www.kotaksecurities.com/platform/kotak-neo-trade-api/ to get Kotak Neo API

• Once registered you will get Username and Password use the same to sign in at https://napi.kotaksecurities.com/devportal/apis/

• Once logged in click on Application

• Click on Add new Application and add credentials accordingly

• Now once application is created go to subscriptions tab and click on subscribe APIs

• Click on subscribe for each of the options

• Now go to production keys option scroll down and click on generate key in order to generate API key

• Now you will get your API keys copy the API key as consumer key and API secret as consumer secret, copy these keys for further use.

FAQs for KotakNeo

1. How do I reset my M-PIN?

Use the 'Forgot M PIN?' option, verify with mobile & PAN, follow the email link back to the app, and reset your code.

2. Are there charges for using the Neo app?

No extra charges. Your existing brokerage plan applies.

3. How do I transfer funds?

Deposit via net-banking, UPI, IMPS/NEFT/RTGS, or Kotak Direct Access in-app.

4. How do I pledge shares?

In the app's Funds section, select eligible securities to pledge. Authorize via NSDL OTP to unlock margin.

5. What platforms are available?

Neo mobile & web: fast, intuitive; Nest Trader (desktop): rich features & quick execution; Neo Trade APIs: connect programmatically.

Ready to Get Started?

Follow the steps above to integrate KotakNeo with Cirrus successfully!

Need help? Check the FAQs above or contact support