Install Your Bot on MT5
Takes about five minutes. If you get stuck at any step, message us on WhatsApp and we'll walk you through it — or connect and set it up for you.
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Download your files
Open your order page and click the download button. You'll get a .ex5 (or .mq5) file, and often a .set preset file too. Unzip the archive if it came as a .zip.
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Open the MT5 data folder
In MetaTrader 5, click File → Open Data Folder. A Windows Explorer window opens showing folders like MQL5, config and logs.
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Drop the EA into Experts
Go into MQL5 → Experts and paste your .ex5 file there. If you also received indicator files, those go into MQL5 → Indicators instead.
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Restart MetaTrader 5
Close MT5 completely and reopen it. Your bot now appears in the Navigator panel under Expert Advisors. (You can also right-click Navigator → Refresh.)
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Enable algorithmic trading
Click the Algo Trading button in the toolbar so it turns green. Then go to Tools → Options → Expert Advisors and tick 'Allow algorithmic trading' and 'Allow WebRequest' if your bot needs it.
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Attach to a chart
Open the chart for the pair and timeframe recommended on the bot's page, then drag the bot from Navigator onto that chart.
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Load the preset
In the settings window that pops up, go to the Inputs tab and click Load to select the .set file we provided. This applies our tested parameters. Click OK.
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Confirm it's running
A smiling face 🙂 in the top-right corner of the chart means the bot is active. A sad face means Algo Trading is still off. Check the Experts tab at the bottom for its log messages.
Pro tips before you go live
- Always test on a demo account for at least a week before going live.
- Use the exact pair and timeframe listed on your bot's page — presets are tuned for them.
- Keep MT5 running 24/5, or use a VPS so your bot never misses a setup.
- Never run two different EAs on the same chart.
- Start with the smallest lot size your broker allows while you build confidence.
Need a hand?
We offer free installation support on every purchase — including remote setup over AnyDesk if you'd rather we did it for you.