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Install the extensionChrome, Brave, Edge, Arc and Opera on Windows, Mac, Linux and ChromeOS.4 steps · 2 min
  1. Open the store pageDuring early access, the install link comes by email. Once we are live, the "Add to Chrome" button on our site opens it.
  2. Click Add to ChromeThen confirm with Add extension. Chrome shows the access it needs for tradingview.com, and that is the only site it runs on.
  3. Pin itClick the puzzle-piece icon next to the address bar and pin ChartBackgrounds, so its controls are one click away.
  4. Open any TradingView chartYour skin is already behind the candles. A small note shows the on/off shortcut and disappears by itself.
Why does it ask to "read and change data on tradingview.com"?

That is Chrome's standard wording for any extension that draws on a page. ChartBackgrounds only paints behind the candles. It never reads your symbols, orders, positions or account.

Does it work on my phone?

No. Mobile browsers don't run Chrome extensions. Use it on a computer.

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Your first chartWhat you see, the shortcut, and the one-time dark theme tip.4 steps · 2 min
  1. Open a chart on tradingview.comAny symbol and any timeframe. The skin sits behind the candles, grid and drawings.
  2. Turn it on and offPress Alt + Shift + K anytime, or use the switch in the extension.
  3. Use a dark chart themeSkins look best on TradingView's dark theme. If your chart is on the light theme, the extension shows a Switch TradingView to dark theme button at the top that does it for you.
  4. Pick a skinOpen the extension, go to Skins, and tap any card. It changes instantly.
Will it change my layouts or settings?

Never. Turn it off and your chart is exactly as it was.

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Make it yours

Brand your chartYour logo and @handle behind your candles, for streams, screenshots and your community.5 steps · 2 min
  1. Open the Brand tabIn the extension, go to Brand.
  2. Add your logoDrop a PNG, SVG, JPG or WebP up to 2 MB. Transparent PNG or SVG looks cleanest. It stays on your computer.
  3. Add your name or @handleType it under Name or @handle. Leave the logo empty if you only want text.
  4. Choose the lookPick two colors, then Layout (center, tiled or corner), Size and Visibility. Keep visibility low for daily trading, higher for streams.
  5. Put it on the chartTap Use on chart. You can also choose "Your brand" for a session in the Auto tab.
Can my whole Discord use the same brand?

Yes, that's what Server Kits are for. See Server Kits.

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Make a skin in Skin StudioThree colors, a style and a pace. Ten seconds.4 steps · 2 min
  1. Open StudioIn the extension, go to Studio.
  2. Pick your colorsSet Base, Glow and Accent. Match your desk lights, your brand or your Discord.
  3. Pick a style and energyTry soft mesh, light bands, drift or rings, then set Energy for how much it moves.
  4. Use itTap Use on chart.

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Use your own video or imageFree on every plan. Nothing is uploaded.4 steps · 2 min
  1. Open the Media tabIn the extension, go to Media.
  2. Drop your fileMP4, WebM, GIF, PNG or JPG up to 60 MB.
  3. Use itTap Use on chart. Turn on Play sound from my videos in Look if you want audio.
  4. Remove it anytimeTap Remove. The file is deleted from the extension.
Is it uploaded anywhere?

No. It's stored only on that computer, inside the extension.

Can I use clips from movies or anime?

Only if you have the right to. It stays private on your computer, but please respect creators.

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Sessions and ShuffleLet the background change on its own.4 steps · 2 min
  1. Open the Auto tabIn the extension, go to Auto.
  2. SessionsTurn it on and pick a look for Asia, London and New York. It switches when each market opens: London 07:00–16:00 London time, New York 08:00–17:00 New York time, Asia the rest of the day.
  3. ShuffleHeart (♥) the skins you like, turn on Shuffle and choose 5, 15, 30 or 60 minutes. It fades slowly and pauses when the tab is hidden.
  4. Both on?Sessions wins. Shuffle takes over again when you turn Sessions off.

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Strength, Focus and MotionCalm it down in a busy trade.4 steps · 2 min
  1. Open the Look tabIn the extension, go to Look.
  2. StrengthHow strong the background shows.
  3. FocusDims and softens the background together. Raise it when you need to concentrate; your candles stay sharp.
  4. MotionSets the pace of the animation. Speed also adjusts itself to your computer, and Battery saver slows it on an unplugged laptop.

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Pro and billing

Turn on ProFounding members sign in with the email they paid with.4 steps · 2 min
  1. Open the extensionTap Founding member? Sign in at the top.
  2. Enter the email you paid withThen tap Email me a code.
  3. Enter the 6-digit codeIt arrives from [email protected] within a minute. Check spam if not.
  4. DoneYou see "Founding member". It stays signed in on that browser and checks your plan by itself.
It says no active plan was found

You probably paid with a different email. Sign out and use the email on your Stripe receipt. Still stuck? Contact us.

Do I need to sign in during early access?

No. Everything is unlocked for everyone right now. Signing in makes sure Pro stays on for you when early access ends.

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Yearly, lifetime, cancel and refundsFounding prices, how to cancel, and the 7-day refund.4 steps · 2 min
  1. Yearly$19 a year, locked for as long as you keep it. Cancel from the link in your receipt or here; Pro stays on until the end of the year you paid for.
  2. Lifetime$49 once. No renewals, every new skin included.
  3. RefundsNot for you within 7 days? Tell us and you get every cent back.
  4. ReceiptsPayments are processed by Link (Stripe). Your card statement shows LINK.COM* CHARTBACKGROUNDS.COM.

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Crypto traders

Use it on crypto chartsBTC, ETH, SOL and every pair on tradingview.com.4 steps · 2 min
  1. Open any crypto chart on tradingview.comBinance, Coinbase, Bybit and other feeds all work, because the skin sits behind TradingView's chart, whatever the market.
  2. Crypto never closes, so use Sessions as a clockSessions follow the Asia, London and New York hours, so the background tells you which part of the 24-hour day you're in.
  3. Weekend modeTurn on Shuffle with your hearted skins for long weekend sessions so the screen never feels stale.
  4. Brand your callsIf you post calls or run a group, put your @handle behind your chart with Brand so every screenshot carries your name.
Does it work on DexScreener, Photon or other sites?

Not yet. Right now it runs on tradingview.com only. Want your site supported? Tell us which one.

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Fix a problem

Run Fix itChecks and repairs the usual problems by itself.3 steps · 2 min
  1. Open a TradingView chartFix it checks the tab you have open.
  2. Open the extension and go to Fix itTap Run Fix it. It checks the chart, the skin layer, your theme and graphics acceleration, and repairs what it can.
  3. Still wrong?Tap Copy report and paste it into the contact form.

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The skin doesn't showThe four usual causes.4 steps · 2 min
  1. Reload the TradingView tabThe extension starts on pages opened after it was installed.
  2. Make sure it's onPress Alt + Shift + K or check the switch in the extension.
  3. Check the chart themeA light theme makes the skin hard to see. Open the extension and tap Switch TradingView to dark theme at the top.
  4. Turn on graphics accelerationIn Chrome settings → System → "Use graphics acceleration when available", then restart Chrome.

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It feels slowKeep it smooth on any computer.4 steps · 2 min
  1. Lower MotionIn Look, slide Motion down. Speed also adjusts itself automatically.
  2. Use Battery saverOn a laptop, keep Battery saver on.
  3. Pick a calmer skinSkins in the Minimal collection, like Carbon and Linen, move the least.
  4. Check graphics accelerationRun Fix it, it checks this for you.

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Screenshots and streamsMake sure the skin shows up in what you share.3 steps · 2 min
  1. Use a full screenshotTradingView's own snapshot button saves only the chart it draws. Use Win + Shift + S on Windows or Cmd + Shift + 4 on Mac.
  2. StreamingIn OBS or similar, capture the browser window, not a TradingView snapshot.
  3. Brand itAdd your @handle with Brand so clips carry your name.

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