How do I install an EA (Expert Advisor) on MT4/MT5 account?

MT4/MT5 (Windows)

To install an Expert Advisor for automated or algorithmic trading, follow these steps:

1. Open the MT4/MT5 platform

2. Select ‘File’ from the main menu

3. Click on ‘Open Data Folder’ to bring up a new folder panel

4. Select the ‘MQL4’ / 'MQL5' folder, followed by the ‘Experts’ file

5. Drag and drop your EA file(s) into this folder

6. 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.

1. Login to MT4/MT5:

   • Open the Axi MT4/MT5 trading platform.

2. 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.

3. 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.)

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. Close the Window:

   • Once the EA is copied, close the window.

7. 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..