MT5 Copy Trading Setup Guide

Use this checklist after you subscribe to an MT5 copy trading bot. It includes the exact URL to whitelist in MT5 WebRequest and the MT5 Account ID you must set in the EA Inputs.

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Quick Details (copy/paste)

WebRequest URL
EA Input: Account ID
Download EA (.ex5) Back to Dashboard
If you want a PDF: click Print / Save PDF and choose Save as PDF.

Risk Control (Important)

  1. On 2–5% daily profit, stop the bot for the day.
  2. Do not overtrade. Overtrading increases risk and drawdowns.
This is a best-practice safety rule. Markets can reverse quickly.

1) Create Route (in portal)

  1. Dashboard → Routes
  2. Create an MT5 route with your MT5 account number

2) Download & Install EA

  1. Download EA: TradingViewBridgeEA_Optimized.ex5
  2. In MT5: Navigator → Expert Advisors → attach the EA to any chart
  3. EA Inputs: set Account ID to:

3) Enable Algo Trading + DLL + WebRequest (MT5)

  1. MT5 toolbar: turn Algo Trading ON
  2. Tools → Options → Expert Advisors
  3. Enable: Allow algorithmic trading
  4. Enable: Allow DLL imports
  5. Enable: Allow WebRequest for listed URL and add:

4) Test Connection (in portal)

  1. Dashboard → Routes
  2. Open your MT5 route
  3. Click Test Connection
  4. You should see ✅ Connected if the EA is polling