The pyquotex library is one of the most popular ways to connect Python to the Quotex broker for trade automation, reading quotes and testing strategies. But before copying and pasting code, it is important to understand what is official, what is not, and which methods are actually useful. This 2026 guide covers the main Quotex API commands in Python in a direct and honest way — including the risks most tutorials hide.

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Is pyquotex official? The truth first

No. Quotex does not provide an official public API for developers. pyquotex is an open-source library, maintained by the community, that reverse-engineers the browser’s communication with the platform (usually via WebSocket).

Practical implications: because it is unofficial, the library can break at any moment when the broker changes something internally. In addition, automating trades may violate the platform’s terms of use, with the risk of an account ban. Always use a demo account and never blindly trust automation with real money.

Installation and basic connection

Installation is usually done via pip, directly from the repository. The connection requires your credentials and returns a status indicating success or failure:

from pyquotex.stable_api import Quotex import asyncio cliente = Quotex( email=”your_email@example.com”, password=”your_password”, lang=”pt” ) async def conectar(): ok, motivo = await cliente.connect() print(“Connected:” , ok, motivo) return ok asyncio.run(conectar())

Note that pyquotex is asynchronous (it uses asyncio). Almost every method requires await.

Main API methods

1. Balance and demo/real switch

cliente.change_balance(“PRACTICE”) # demo account saldo = await cliente.get_balance() print(“Balance:”, saldo)

2. Quotes and candles

# Real-time price await cliente.start_candles_stream(“EURUSD”, 60) preco = cliente.get_realtime_price(“EURUSD”) # Candle history velas = await cliente.get_candles(“EURUSD”, tempo, periodo, 60) print(velas[-1])

3. Sending a trade (buy)

status, info = await cliente.buy( amount=1, # trade amount asset=”EURUSD”, direction=”call”, # “call” (up) or “put” (down) duration=60 # in seconds ) print(“Order sent:”, status, info)

4. Checking the result

if status: id_ordem = info[“id”] lucro = await cliente.check_win(id_ordem) print(“Result:”, “WIN” if lucro > 0 else “LOSS”, lucro)
Robustness tip: method names and parameters can vary between pyquotex versions and forks. Always check the README of the version you installed and handle exceptions with try/except — the WebSocket connection drops frequently and needs automatic reconnection.

Minimum best practices

  • Never leave your email and password in the code. Use environment variables.
  • Implement automatic reconnection and loss limits (daily stop).
  • Test any strategy on a demo account for weeks, not hours.
  • Do not trust the “win rate” shown in tutorials: an honest backtest includes costs and slippage.

FAQ — pyquotex and the Quotex API in Python

Is pyquotex free?
Yes, it is an open-source library maintained by the community. But “free” does not mean “stable” or “safe”.

Can I get banned for using it?
It is possible. Automation via an unofficial API may violate the broker’s terms. On a demo account the risk is lower, but it exists.

Does it work with a real account?
Technically yes, but we do not recommend it for beginners. The library can break at any moment and cause losses.

How is it different from the Deriv API?
Deriv offers an official, documented API that is far more reliable for automation. Quotex does not — which is why traders depend on third-party libraries like pyquotex.

Risk warning: binary options are extremely high-risk financial products and can result in the total loss of the invested capital. Unofficial libraries like pyquotex can stop working without notice and their use may violate the broker’s terms. This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute an investment recommendation or financial advice. Never trade with money you cannot afford to lose and always test on a demo account before using real capital.

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