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📋 What You'll Need
Requirements:
- • MT4 or MT5 platform installed
- • Active trading account
- • EA file (.ex4 or .mq4)
- • Basic computer skills
Time Required:
- • Installation: 5-10 minutes
- • Setup & Testing: 10-15 minutes
- • Total: ~20 minutes
Step-by-Step Installation Guide
1
Download Your EA File
Get your EA file (.ex4 or .mq4) from our collection
- •Visit our EA collection on Telegram
- •Choose your preferred EA bot
- •Download the .ex4 or .mq4 file
- •Save it to a memorable location
2
Open MT4/MT5 Platform
Launch your MetaTrader platform
- •Open your MT4 or MT5 trading platform
- •Make sure you're logged into your trading account
- •Ensure your platform is connected to the server
- •Check that Expert Advisors are enabled
3
Access Data Folder
Navigate to the MQL4/MQL5 folder
- •Click 'File' in the top menu
- •Select 'Open Data Folder'
- •Navigate to MQL4 (MT4) or MQL5 (MT5) folder
- •Open the 'Experts' subfolder
4
Copy EA File
Place your EA file in the correct folder
- •Copy your downloaded EA file
- •Paste it into the 'Experts' folder
- •Make sure the file extension is .ex4 or .mq4
- •Close the file explorer window
5
Refresh Platform
Reload the Expert Advisors list
- •Right-click on 'Expert Advisors' in Navigator
- •Select 'Refresh' from the context menu
- •Your EA should now appear in the list
- •If not visible, restart MT4/MT5
6
Attach EA to Chart
Apply the EA to your trading chart
- •Drag the EA from Navigator to your chart
- •Or double-click the EA name
- •The EA settings dialog will open
- •Configure your preferred settings
Troubleshooting Common Issues
❌ EA not showing in Navigator
Solutions:
- ✓Check if file is in correct Experts folder
- ✓Restart MT4/MT5 platform completely
- ✓Ensure file extension is .ex4 or .mq4
- ✓Right-click Navigator and select Refresh
❌ EA not trading automatically
Solutions:
- ✓Enable 'Allow automated trading' in Tools > Options
- ✓Check if EA has a smiley face icon on chart
- ✓Verify your account allows Expert Advisors
- ✓Ensure sufficient margin for trades
❌ EA showing errors
Solutions:
- ✓Check EA settings and parameters
- ✓Verify broker allows hedging/FIFO rules
- ✓Ensure stable internet connection
- ✓Contact support with error message
Important Notes & Best Practices
⚠️ Safety Tips
- • Always test EAs on demo accounts first
- • Never risk more than you can afford to lose
- • Monitor EA performance regularly
- • Keep your platform updated
💡 Pro Tips
- • Use VPS for 24/7 trading
- • Optimize EA settings for your broker
- • Keep EA files backed up
- • Join our community for support
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