MT5 Setup Guide (Webhook Trading)

Use this checklist when you want to execute TradingView webhook alerts on MetaTrader 5 (MT5). It includes the exact WebRequest URL to whitelist and the Account ID you must set in EA Inputs.

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WebRequest URL
EA Input: Account ID
TradingView Webhook URL
Download EA (.ex5) Back to Dashboard
TradingView requirement: TradingView Basic (paid) plan and above is mandatory to execute alerts from TradingView (webhook alerts).
Disclaimer: Trading involves risk. Due to network errors or any other factor, alerts/orders may be delayed, missed, duplicated, or executed at different prices. TradeSteady will not be responsible for any losses.
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1) Create Route (in portal)

  1. Dashboard → Routes
  2. Create an MT5 route with your MT5 account number
  3. Make sure your TradingView webhook is connected to this webhook and route

2) Download & Install EA

  1. Download EA: TradingViewBridgeEA_Optimized.ex5
  2. 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) Verify Connection

  1. Keep MT5 running with EA attached to chart
  2. In this portal: Dashboard → Routes → open your MT5 route
  3. Click Test Connection (you should see ✅ Connected if the EA is polling)
  4. If not connected, check MT5 “Experts” tab logs
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