How to Install and Run the Prime Spot DCA Trading Bot on Windows Server

Overview

This guide explains how to install and run the Server module of the Prime Spot DCA Trading Bot on Windows Server (64-bit). The server package includes a self-contained executable. All logs and configuration files stay inside the same folder for easy deployment.

System Requirements

• Windows Server 2016 / 2019 / 2022 (64-bit)
• No Python or external runtime required
• Minimum 2 CPU cores, 2GB RAM, 1GB free space
• Stable Internet connection

1. Download & Extract

1. Download the server.zip provided with your license.
2. Extract to:

   C:\PrimeTradingBot\server\

3. Verify:

   C:\PrimeTradingBot\server\server.exe

2. Folder Permissions

Ensure the bot can write logs:

• trading_bot.log
• trades_mainet.log
• trades_testnet.log

Right-click folder → Properties → Security → Allow Read/Write.

3. Auto Startup Options (Windows Server)

Choose one of the methods below to start the bot automatically after reboot.

Method A — Install as a Windows Service (Recommended)

1. Download NSSM: https://nssm.cc/download
2. Run:

   nssm install PrimeTradingBot

3. Set:
   • Path: C:\PrimeTradingBot\server\server.exe
   • Startup directory: C:\PrimeTradingBot\server\
   • Startup Type: Automatic
4. Click Install Service

Method B — Create Auto-Startup Task (Manual Only)

Run this in Administrator Command Prompt:

schtasks /create ^
 /sc onstart ^
 /tn "PrimeTradingBotServer" ^
 /tr "C:\PrimeTradingBot\server\server.exe" ^
 /rl highest ^
 /f

Start immediately:

schtasks /run /tn "PrimeTradingBotServer"

Delete if needed:

schtasks /delete /tn "PrimeTradingBotServer" /f

4. Log Files

Located inside server/:

• trading_bot.log — bot execution log
• trades_mainet.log — real trades
• trades_testnet.log — testnet trades

5. Troubleshooting

Server doesn’t start

• Check permissions
• Ensure port not blocked
• Unblock EXE (Right-click → Properties → Unblock)

Client cannot connect

• Firewall blocks the port
• Wrong IP/port in client
• Task/service failed to run

No logs generated

• Folder not writable
• EXE running under restricted account

6. Updating the Server

1. Stop service/task
2. Replace files (keep config.json)
3. Restart service/task

7. Uninstalling

Delete the folder to uninstall.

If using NSSM:

nssm remove PrimeTradingBot confirm

If using Task Scheduler:

schtasks /delete /tn "PrimeTradingBotServer" /f