Journal database
Accounts, trades, executions, prices, timestamps, broker references, outcomes, costs and review fields are stored in your local journal database.
Local-first trading journal guide
What does “offline trading journal” mean in a real Windows workflow?
Forgalis TradingJournal keeps your journal database and daily review workflow on your computer. Core journaling works locally, while installation, licensing and optional integrations may use an internet connection when needed.
Precise boundary: local journal data does not mean the application never connects to an external service.
What stays local
The journal content remains under your local file and Windows environment.
Your journal database, backups and exports remain in locations you control. You choose where they are stored and how long you keep them.
Screenshots and notes
Chart images, written notes, plans and reflections stay with the related records in your local journal.
Backups and exports
Database backups and CSV exports are saved locally on your computer.
When FTJ uses the internet
Core journaling stays local. Selected services use an internet connection when needed.
Your trades, screenshots, notes and review workflow remain on your computer. Internet access is used for specific services outside the journal itself.
- Microsoft Store: Install FTJ and receive application updates.
- Full Access: Purchase, activate and periodically validate your licence.
- cTrader: Authorise an optional account-history import.
- Exchange rates: Retrieve optional currency conversion data.
How imports work
Different connection methods lead into the same local journal.
FTJ uses the connection method provided by each source. Manual and CSV data are handled from entries or files on your computer, MetaTrader history is read through the selected local terminal, and cTrader history is retrieved through the account access you authorise.
MetaTrader terminal connection
- MetaTrader 4
- MetaTrader 5
FTJ reads available account history through the selected MetaTrader terminal on your computer. The terminal can remain connected to your broker while FTJ communicates with it locally.
cTrader account connection
- Authorise the intended cTrader account
- Preview the available execution history
- Select which records to import
FTJ retrieves the history you authorise through cTrader and stores the selected records in your local journal.
Compare all import workflowsManual and file imports
- Manual trade entry
- CSV files
Enter trades yourself or import a supported CSV file stored on your computer.
Review the details first
Understand the boundary, then test the local workflow.
Read the complete FTJ privacy policy for provider and retention details. The free Demo can then be used to create a local journal and evaluate the day-to-day workflow under its documented limits.