> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://kalpi.ai/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Broker Connection

> Link your existing brokerage account to enable live execution and portfolio sync.

To transition from backtesting to live deployment, you need to connect Kalpi to your existing trading account.

We use secure, bank-grade API integrations to sync your data. **Kalpi only requests read-only and execution access—we never have the ability to withdraw or transfer your funds.**

## How to Connect Your Broker

Connecting takes less than two minutes:

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<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to Integrations">
    Open your Kalpi profile settings and click on the **Broker Connection** tab.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select Your Provider">
    Choose your brokerage from our list of supported institutional and retail partners (e.g., Zerodha, India Bulls).

    <Note>
      **Create a Virtual Portfolio** if you do not want to connect your broker
    </Note>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Authorize API Access">
    You will be redirected to your broker's official login portal. Enter your credentials and approve the API authorization request.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>
  **Couldn't find your broker?** Use the [ Universal upload ](/docs/getting-started/universal-upload) feature now!!
</Note>

## How to Disconnect

You maintain total control over your account. If you ever want to pause live execution or revoke Kalpi's access:

1. Return to the **Broker Connection** tab in your settings.
2. Locate your active connection.
3. Click **Disconnect Broker**. Access is revoked immediately at the API level.

<Warning>
  **Active Deployments:** Disconnecting your broker while you have active baskets running in the *Live Strategies* dashboard will immediately halt all auto-rebalancing and drift-check executions.
</Warning>