Archive · 16 Aug 2025
Zerodha Launches WhatsApp Trading Backup for Emergencies
Zerodha, a stockbroker, created a backup plan for its trading platform called Kite.
If the main Kite website or app stops working, traders can use WhatsApp to manage their stocks.
This backup runs on a different system than the main platform.
To use it, you save a number and send a 'Hi' message, then verify your account.
You can then see your holdings, cancel orders, and sell stocks.
It is like a simple version of the main platform, only for emergencies, not for regular trading.
Zerodha launched Kite Backup, a WhatsApp-based system.
The backup allows traders to manage positions if the main platforms fail.
The system is hosted on Microsoft Azure and connects directly to order management systems.
Users can square off open positions and cancel pending orders via WhatsApp.
It is designed as a last resort and does not offer advanced trading features.
- Who
- Zerodha launched the Kite Backup for its users.
- What
- Zerodha launched Kite Backup, a WhatsApp-based system for trading.
- When
- August 16, 2025
- Where
- India
- Why
- To provide a safety net for traders if the primary platforms fail during market hours.
- Service
- Kite Backup
- Platform
- Purpose
- Emergency trading
- Main Functionality
- Square off open positions and cancel pending orders
- Hosting
- Microsoft Azure
- Contact Number
- +91 99644 52020