# What does Reduced protection mean?

> No live quote is available for an open Tradovate account, so Copilink is using a recent account-wide balance snapshot from Tradovate instead. Your limits still work, just more slowly, and each snapshot uses one Tradovate API request. Copying is not affected. Add a connection with a real feed if you can, and do not trade right up against a limit while you see this.

Last verified: 2026-09-14
Canonical page: https://copilink.com/standalone/faq/troubleshooting-and-safety/what-does-reduced-protection-mean
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## Answer

No live quote is available for an open Tradovate account, so Copilink is using a recent account-wide balance snapshot from Tradovate instead. Your limits still work, just more slowly, and each snapshot uses one Tradovate API request. Copying is not affected. Add a connection with a real feed if you can, and do not trade right up against a limit while you see this.

## More Copilink help

- [Troubleshooting and safety FAQ](https://copilink.com/standalone/faq/troubleshooting-and-safety)
- [Copilink Standalone user guide](https://copilink.com/standalone/user-guide)

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