How do I install an EA (Expert Advisor) on MT4/MT5 account?
Updated 2 months ago
MT4/MT5 (Windows)
To install an Expert Advisor for automated or algorithmic trading, follow these steps:
Open the MT4/MT5 platform
Select ‘File’ from the main menu
Click on ‘Open Data Folder’ to bring up a new folder panel
Select the ‘MQL4’ / 'MQL5' folder, followed by the ‘Experts’ file
Drag and drop your EA file(s) into this folder
Restart MetaTrader 4/MetaTrader 5 for your changes to take effect
For more information, please check out the video below.
Please consult the EA/Indicator's provider for installation troubleshooting or any issues associated with the EA.
MT4/MT5 (Mac)
Before installing any Expert Advisors, you will need to ensure you have copied the EA to a folder on your Mac.
Login to MT4/MT5:
Open the Axi MT4/MT5 trading platform.
Access the Data Folder:
In the top menu, click on File, then select Open Data Folder. A window will appear on your screen showing the folder structure.
Navigate to the Correct Folder:
In the new window, navigate to Users → [Your Mac User Name] → MQL4/MQL5. (You may need to search for the MQL4/MQL5 folder if it's not immediately visible.)
Prepare the EA:
Locate your EAs (you may have created a folder on your desktop named "EAs" for demonstration purposes). Select the EA, right-click, and click Copy.
Paste the EA in the 'Experts' Folder:
Within the MQL4/MQL5 folder, you will see two subfolders: Experts and Indicators. Open the Experts folder.
Right-click and select Paste to add the EA file to the Experts folder.
Close the Window:
Once the EA is copied, close the window.
Restart MT4/MT5:
Close your MT4/MT5 platform and reopen it. The newly installed EAs should now appear in the Navigator window under Expert Advisors.
For more information, please check out the video below.
MT4/MT5 App (Android & iOS)
Unfortunately, Expert Advisors cannot be used on the MetaTrader 4/MetaTrader 5 app for Android or iOS app.