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Set up your EA in MetaTrader 5

Five steps from your dashboard download to a linked MT5 account. Keep your dashboard open so you can copy the right license key.

MT5 on Windows or a Windows VPSOne live + one demo account
  1. 1

    Download your EA

    Open your dashboard, find your expert advisor and select Download EA for MT5. Save the .ex5 file on the computer where MetaTrader is installed.

    You need an active subscription to download. All strategies use the same EA file; the license key selects your strategy settings.

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  2. 2

    Add the file to MetaTrader

    In MetaTrader 5, choose File → Open Data Folder. Open the folders below and paste the .ex5 file there. Then restart MetaTrader, or right-click Expert Advisors in the Navigator and choose Refresh.

    MQL5 / Experts

    The EA should now appear under Expert Advisors in the Navigator panel.

  3. 3

    Allow the license connection

    Open Tools → Options → Expert Advisors. Enable Allow WebRequest for listed URL, add the address below and enable Allow algorithmic trading. Select OK to save.

    https://metatradingbot.com

    The EA uses this connection to check your license and load the strategy settings.

  4. 4

    Open the right chart

    Choose the symbol and timeframe listed on your EA card. Drag the EA from the Navigator onto that chart, and allow algorithmic trading in its settings.

    For example, an EA listed as XAUUSD · M1 belongs on the XAUUSD chart with the M1 timeframe. Check your EA’s own details before attaching it.

  5. 5

    Paste your key & verify

    Copy the license key from the matching EA in your dashboard. In the EA’s Inputs tab, paste it into Inp_LicenseKey and select OK. Enable Algo Trading in the MT5 toolbar, then check the chart and Experts tab for the license response.

    Inp_LicenseKey

    After a successful check, this MT5 account is linked to the live or demo slot on your subscription. Your strategy parameters load automatically.

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Check your setup

Confirm that MT5 shows a successful license check and that the correct account appears on your EA card. You can start with a demo account to check the setup.

View my linked accountsGet setup help

To keep the EA connected, MetaTrader needs to remain open with an internet connection, either on your computer or a VPS. Account changes follow the limits shown on your EA card.

Messages you may see

Find the matching message in the chart or the MT5 Experts tab.

License validThe license check succeeded

Confirm the correct chart, EA settings and Algo Trading status in MT5. A valid license does not report whether trades are currently running.

Subscription is not activeReview subscription access

Check the subscription status in your dashboard. If a payment needs attention, contact support to resolve it.

Check my subscription
Already active on account…This account slot is already linked

Check the linked account on your EA card. Use Change account if you have changes remaining, then run the EA on the new account.

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Allow https://metatradingbot.com…The license connection needs permission

Return to the connection step, check the address and save the Expert Advisors options.

Review connection settings

Still need a hand? Contact support with your EA name and the message shown in MT5.