INSTALLATION & AUTHENTICATION
Installation
- Download the executable file here.
- Please close Excel before installing the setup file.
- Follow the setup instructions once the .exe file starts to run.
Update
For updating to Nasdaq Data Link Excel Windows Add-in v2.0, users are required to manually uninstall the previous version before installing the latest version. Below follow the below how-to steps.
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Pre-requisites
- Please ensure the .NET framework version is 4.6.1 or above. Need help with update? Check here.
- Recommended Windows Excel desktop version for optimal experience is 2019 and more recent.
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Uninstall Existing Add-in
- If you already have an older Data Link Excel Windows Add-in version installed, please go to Control Panel -> Add or Remove Programs
- Click uninstall to remove existing version
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Install
- Follow the instructions from the Installation section above and download the latest version of our add-in
- Upon launching Excel. Nasdaq Data Link will appear in the ribbon bar.
Authentication
To use the add-in, you will need an API key, which comes with your free Nasdaq Data Link account. If you already have a Nasdaq Data Link account, you can find your API key in your account settings.
- Click the Nasdaq Data Link tab from the Excel Ribbon.
- Click Get Data.
- Log in with your API key.
NOTE:
You can also input your API key through the Settings button.
Updated 3 days ago