Error: "Order can be placed by administrators only"
If you see the error “Order can be placed by administrators onlyr” when trying to place an order, it means that your Rithmic account is restricted. This message comes directly from Rithmic, not from tradingthings.
Written By Abdou
Last updated 6 months ago
Why This Happens
Account locked for the day (daily loss limit, trailing drawdown, margin rules, etc.)
Wrong account selected in the top-right dropdown (old or inactive account).
Risk rules from your broker/provider — such as PnL limits or trailing drawdowns.
What to Do
Make sure that the correct account is selected
Verify that it’s not a tradingthings issue:
Refresh the page
If the error continues—Reach out to your broker or check their provided dashboard for more information about your account status.