BARX Live Installation Guide
Welcome to the BARX trading platform. Please ensure your computer meets our system requirements before you begin.
New users of BARX Live should follow the step-by-step instructions below.
Existing BARX Live users planning on re-installing BARX on to another computer should consult the re-installation guide.
Refer to our troubleshooting guide if you encounter problems during the installation.
Step 1: Download your Barclays digital certificate.
» Download your personal certificate.
Log-in to the secure website using your Barclays username and password (sent via e-mail) and follow the on-screen instructions.
Refer to the troubleshooting guide if you encounter problems during the certificate download process.
Step 2: Download BARX.
» Launch BARX Live on Windows 7.
(Note: BARX Fixed Income users must use this link.)
Consult our troubleshooting guide if Java Web Start fails to download BARX.
Step 3: Login to BARX.
Enter your Barclays username and password at the login screen and click Login.
If you have problems connecting, check your proxy server settings by clicking on the Options tab, and select the Action "Change Internet Settings". You can find more helpful information in our troubleshooting guide.
Step 4: Create a BARX desktop shortcut.
To create a desktop shortcut to login to BARX on subsequent occasions:
- Launch Java Web Start.
- Right-click on the 'BARX Live' icon in the downloaded applications box and click Install Shortcuts.