IBKR Paper vs Live Checklist for Safe Rollout
A production-minded checklist to move safely from paper validation to live IBKR execution workflows.
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Why this checklist exists
Most operational mistakes happen during transition from paper assumptions to live behavior.
Use explicit rollout gates and observable checks before enabling live execution.
Rollout checklist
- Validate all order paths in paper with expected statuses and fills.
- Confirm account routing, permissions, and market-data dependencies.
- Add risk limits (position size, max notional, kill switch).
- Enable logging and alerting for disconnects and rejected orders.
- Promote to live gradually with low-risk size and review every fill.
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