How to place a stop-loss order from Positions in FYERS?

How To Place a Stop-Loss Order in FYERS?

You can place a stop-loss order directly from your open positions to manage risk. This is supported for all equity and F&O positions in the FYERS App, FYERS Web, and FYERS Trader.
For example:
  • If you hold a Buy position, the stop-loss order is placed as a Sell order.
  • If you hold a Sell position, the stop-loss order is placed as a Buy order.

How to place a stop-loss order on FYERS App

  • Open the FYERS App.
  • Tap Portfolio from the bottom navigation menu.
  • Go to the Positions tab.
  • Tap the stock or contract for which you want to add a stop-loss.
  • Tap Add stop-loss.
  • The order window opens with the side, product type, and quantity pre-filled.
  • Enter the Trigger Price.
  • Tap Buy/Sell [Qty] to place the stop-loss order.
  • Check the Orders tab to confirm that the stop-loss order is pending.

How to place a stop-loss order on FYERS Web

  • Log in to FYERS Web.
  • Go to Portfolio > Positions.
  • Click the stock or contract for which you want to add a stop-loss.
  • Click Add stop-loss.
  • The order window opens with the side, product type, and quantity pre-filled.
  • Enter the Trigger Price.
  • Review the order details.
  • Click Buy/Sell [Qty] to place the stop-loss order.
  • Go to the Orders tab to track the stop-loss order status.

How to place a stop-loss order on FYERS Trader

  • Open the symbol for which you have an active position.
  • Click Sell if you hold a Buy position, or Buy if you hold a Sell position.
  • In the order window, enable Trigger Buy/Sell.
  • Enter the stop-loss price in the Trigger Price field.
  • Click Buy/Sell [Qty] to place the order.

You can view the stop-loss order on the chart. You may also drag and drop the order line to modify it or click x to cancel it.


What if...

ScenarioSolution
Trigger price is rejectedCheck whether the trigger price is on the correct side of the market. For a Buy position, the trigger price is generally placed below the current market price. For a Sell position, it is generally placed above the current market price.
Stop-loss order remains pendingThis is expected. A stop-loss order remains pending until the trigger price is reached. You can verify the status from the Orders tab.
Stop-loss was placed for only part of the positionRecheck the pre-filled quantity in the order window before placing the order. Modify the quantity if you want to protect the full position.
Need to modify or cancel the stop-lossGo to the Orders tab and use Modify or Cancel. On FYERS Trader, you can also modify or cancel the order directly from the chart.
Add stop-loss option is not visibleConfirm that you are viewing an open position under Positions. If the position is already closed, the stop-loss option will not apply.

Last updated: 23 Jun 2026