If you are testing pyquotex — the unofficial Python library for automating Quotex — you have probably already hit an error on your very first connection: the login that will not authenticate, the WebSocket that drops on its own, or the famous SSL certificate error. This guide gathers the most common problems and how to solve them honestly, remembering that pyquotex is not official and can break with any Quotex update. All the code below should be tested first on a demo account.

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First things first: why pyquotex fails so often

Quotex does not offer an official API. pyquotex works by reverse-engineering the browser traffic (WebSocket + session-based authentication). Since Quotex changes its front end and its protections frequently, any update on their side can bring the library down. That is why the first debugging rule is: confirm you are on the latest version of pyquotex before investigating any other error.

pip install –upgrade pyquotex # or, straight from the community repository: pip install –upgrade git+https://github.com/cleitonleonel/pyquotex.git

Error 1 — Login does not authenticate

Symptom: connect() returns False or the session expires right afterwards. Most common causes: wrong credentials, an account with 2FA, or a geolocation block. pyquotex normally persists the session in a file; deleting that cache forces a fresh, clean login.

from pyquotex.stable_api import Quotex import asyncio async def main(): cliente = Quotex(email=”your@email.com”, password=”password”) ok, motivo = await cliente.connect() print(“Connected?”, ok, “| Reason:”, motivo) if ok: cliente.change_account(“PRACTICE”) # always DEMO first print(“Balance:”, await cliente.get_balance()) cliente.close() asyncio.run(main())
Tip: if the login only works after you open Quotex in the browser, that is a sign of session/PIN validation by email. Log in manually once, confirm the email and try again.

Error 2 — WebSocket disconnects or freezes

Symptom: the connection opens but drops after a few seconds, or the candles stop arriving. This is almost always a timeout or a missing reconnection routine. The practical solution is to wrap your calls in a routine that checks the connection and reconnects when needed.

async def garantir_conexao(cliente): if not cliente.check_connect(): ok, _ = await cliente.connect() return ok return True # before every important operation: if await garantir_conexao(cliente): candles = await cliente.get_candles(“EURUSD”, 60, 3600)

If it still drops, check whether a firewall, VPN or corporate proxy is blocking persistent WebSocket connections — a frequent cause on company networks.

Error 3 — SSL: CERTIFICATE_VERIFY_FAILED

Symptom: an ssl.SSLCertVerificationError exception when connecting. On Windows and macOS, it is usually Python’s certificate store that is outdated. The correct fix is to install the certificates, not to turn off SSL verification (turning it off exposes you to interception).

# Recommended fix (keeps you secure): pip install –upgrade certifi # macOS: run Python’s certificate installer /Applications/Python\ 3.x/Install\ Certificates.command
Avoid: tutorials that tell you to use ssl._create_unverified_context(). That “solves” the error but removes server identity verification — a terrible idea when credentials and money are involved.

Best practices to reduce errors

Always use an isolated virtual environment (venv), pin your Python version to 3.10+ and keep a small “diagnostic” script that simply connects, prints the demo balance and closes. That way, when something breaks, you quickly know whether the problem is the library, your network or your account.

Frequently asked questions

Is pyquotex safe and legal?
It is open-source, but not official. Automating Quotex may violate the platform’s terms of use. Use it at your own risk and only on a demo account while you are learning.

Why did it work yesterday and stop today?
Almost always because Quotex updated something on the server. Update the library and check the repository’s recent issues.

Can I trade a real account with pyquotex?
Technically yes, but it is not advisable: without official support, any bug can trigger unwanted orders. Validate everything on demo for a long time first.

Is there a more stable alternative?
Well-maintained open-source bots, with a reconnection layer and demo testing, tend to break less than loose scripts copied from forums.

⚠️ Warning: binary options are extremely high-risk instruments and most retail traders lose money. pyquotex is an unofficial, community-maintained library with no affiliation with Quotex, and it can stop working at any moment. This content is strictly educational and does not constitute an investment recommendation or financial advice. Always test on a demo account before risking real capital and never trade with money you cannot afford to lose.

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