1
2
3
STEP 1
Connect/Configure MT5
Estimated time: 2 minutes
This step installs the automation bridge between TradingView and MT5 so your trades can execute automatically.
1
Download MT5. Download MT5 from your broker's website or metatrader5.com.
2
Log into your account. Log into your broker account in MT5 or create a demo account which doesn't require a broker signup.
3
Download the Pinetrader Expert Advisor (EA).
4
Install the Expert Advisor in MT5. In MT5, go to File → Open Data Folder → MQL5 → Experts → paste Pinetrader EA file (MT5-connector_v1.3.1).
5
Enable Web Requests. MT5 needs permission to send data to Pinetrader.
Go to Tools → Options → Expert Advisors → select the following:
✅ Allow algorithmic trading
✅ All DLL imports (potentially dangerous, enable only for trusted applications)
✅ Allow WebRequest for listed URL:
https://pinetrader.io and https://mqtt.pinetrader.io
6
Add the EA to Your Chart. There are multiple ways to add an EA to a chart. Pick any of the following:
Drag & Drop (most common). Open Navigator Panel → Expand Expert Advisors → Click and drag the EA onto an open chart.
Double-Click the EA. In Navigator → Expert Advisors → Double-click the EA → MT5 will attach it to the currently selected chart.
Right-Click the EA. In Navigator → Right-click the EA → select "Attach to Chart".
7
Enter your License ID. After attaching the EA, the settings window will appear automatically. Navigate to the Inputs tab, locate the field labeled License ID, enter your License ID listed under the Licenses tab, click OK to save.
Step 1 of 3