# Which connections must be ready before copying?

> The leader and at least one enabled follower must be connected before a profile becomes Active. A follower that isn't connected is skipped until it reconnects, while the others copy normally. Market data is separate: a connected account can still have slower or unavailable P&L-based limits.

Last verified: 2026-09-14
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## Answer

The leader and at least one enabled follower must be connected before a profile becomes Active. A follower that isn't connected is skipped until it reconnects, while the others copy normally. Market data is separate: a connected account can still have slower or unavailable P&L-based limits.

## More Copilink help

- [Profiles and copying FAQ](https://copilink.com/standalone/faq/profiles-and-copying)
- [Copilink Standalone user guide](https://copilink.com/standalone/user-guide)

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