Editing / Deleting iLink Order Entry Session (IDs)

From the iLink Session page the following functions can be performed.

The ability to perform advanced function is determined by a users assigned permissions. Authorized users can delete sessions at the primary or secondary firm at which they are authorized.

  1. To edit Session details:
  1. From the Futures & Options Order Entry / iLink Sessions page, select the blue linked Session ID.

or, select the checkbox for the session, then select Edit ().

  1. On the screen that appears, select Edit, then update as necessary.

See also: fields

  1. When complete, click Submit.

The update is sent for processing and upon completion an email and communication center message is sent to the requestor.

  • Requests submitted before 12:00PM CT are validated, processed and will be effective the same business day.
  • Requests submitted after 12:00PM CT will be effective the next business day.

Deleting Order Entry / iLink sessions

  1. To delete an Order Entry / iLink session:

Authorized users, at the primary or secondary Globex firm, can delete iLink sessions at the same primary or secondary Globex firm.

  1. From the Futures & Options Order Entry / iLink Sessions page, select the blue linked Session ID.

or, select the checkbox for the session, then select Delete ().

  1. On the screen that appears, select Delete Sessions, then confirm the deletion.

Deletions are queued for weekly processing on Friday at 4 PM CT. After submitting, the My Requests (ESS) status indicates In Progress. Once finalized the status changes to Completed.

If a session is deleted by mistake, contact Global Account Management.