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Connect your MT5 account

Add your Edge instance, choose its License ID, enter your broker details and confirm the connection.

Connect one demo MT5 account in this stage. Keep your broker account number, trading password and exact server name ready. The previous page covers access and prerequisites; the next stage tests the connection and a demo trade.

Edge hosts MT5 with the PineConnector EA. You do not install a terminal on your own computer for this path. It does not host third-party EAs. EA settings currently use fixed defaults; available controls are explained below.

Watch the Edge setup walkthrough

PineConnector Edge — setup walkthrough

The walkthrough linked from the current PineConnector Edge guide. The written steps below cover the same setup.Watch on YouTube

1. Add an instance

Section titled “1. Add an instance”
  1. Sign in to PineConnector Portal and open Edge.
  2. Select Add Instance. You may see it in the top-right corner or as a card in the instance list.
PineConnector Edge page with the Add Instance button and empty Add Instance card highlighted Enlarge
Select either Add Instance control to start connecting an account.
Select either Add Instance control to start connecting an account.Open original
PineConnector Edge page with the Add Instance button and empty Add Instance card highlighted

2. Choose your License ID

Section titled “2. Choose your License ID”
  1. In Select a license, choose the License ID you want this account to use.
  2. Select Next Step to continue to the broker details.
Edge license-selection screen with three License ID choices, one selected, and the Next Step button; identifiers hidden Enlarge
Your own IDs appear in these rows. The example identifiers are hidden in this redacted source image.
Your own IDs appear in these rows. The example identifiers are hidden in this redacted source image.Open original
Edge license-selection screen with three License ID choices, one selected, and the Next Step button; identifiers hidden

The selected ID determines which alerts reach this connection. If you attach several accounts to the same ID, an alert to that ID can reach all of them.

If no licence or connection is available, check Connections and your instance allowance. Edge and self-hosted accounts share the plan’s connection allowance. Do not disconnect a running account just to make room without reviewing its automation.

3. Enter your broker details

Section titled “3. Enter your broker details”

Fill in the Configure Broker screen:

Field What to enter
Connection Name A label you will recognise later, such as the broker plus “Demo”.
Trading Account Number Your MT5 account login supplied by the broker.
Trading Account Password The trading password for that MT5 account.
Broker Server Name The exact server assigned to the account. Select a matching result from Portal’s list; an unlisted name cannot be entered as a substitute.
Edge Configure Broker form with empty connection name, trading account number, trading password and broker server fields Enlarge
Use the broker's MT5 details. Do not enter your TradingView or PineConnector password here.
Use the broker's MT5 details. Do not enter your TradingView or PineConnector password here.Open original
Edge Configure Broker form with empty connection name, trading account number, trading password and broker server fields

Check the account number and server together, then review the password-saving notice shown in Portal. Edge needs these details to sign the hosted terminal in to your broker.

If your server is missing, search the supported-server directory or ask Support. Use Portal’s current selector as the final check; do not substitute a similar server name.

Before selecting Go live: confirm that this is the demo account and License ID you intend to connect. Then select Go live once.

4. Wait for setup and confirm

Section titled “4. Wait for setup and confirm”

Edge prepares the hosted terminal and signs in to the broker. The published guide estimates around two minutes, but follow the actual progress on screen.

Edge progress screen showing Setting up your instance, broker sign-in and connection confirmation in progress Enlarge
Wait while setup progresses. Do not create another instance merely because this screen is still working.
Wait while setup progresses. Do not create another instance merely because this screen is still working.Open original
Edge progress screen showing Setting up your instance, broker sign-in and connection confirmation in progress

When you see Your instance is live and the setup checks have completed, select Confirm.

Completed Edge setup with Your instance is live, three completed checks and Confirm Enlarge
Select Confirm to finish the setup flow. “Live” here means the instance is running; the broker account can still be demo.
Select Confirm to finish the setup flow. “Live” here means the instance is running; the broker account can still be demo.Open original
Completed Edge setup with Your instance is live, three completed checks and Confirm

The instance should now appear on Edge. Select it and check that its connection name and broker match the account you intended.

An active Edge instance shown in the managed-instance list and details pane, with identifiers hidden Enlarge
The hosted instance is now listed. Account identifiers are hidden in this source-derived image; compare the actual values in your own Portal.
The hosted instance is now listed. Account identifiers are hidden in this source-derived image; compare the actual values in your own Portal.Open original
An active Edge instance shown in the managed-instance list and details pane, with identifiers hidden

If setup reports a problem, read that result and recheck the broker login, password and server. Contact Support if it remains unresolved instead of repeatedly adding instances.

Copy the ID for the next stage

Section titled “Copy the ID for the next stage”
  1. Open Connections.
  2. Find the account you just connected and confirm the broker, demo account and Edge tag.
  3. Use the copy icon beside its License ID. Keep this ID for the test stage.
Connections showing a License ID copy control above an Edge-tagged demo account, with identifiers masked Enlarge
Copy the ID assigned to this account. The red box marks the copy location; the source image already hides its identifiers.
Copy the ID assigned to this account. The red box marks the copy location; the source image already hides its identifiers.Open original
Connections showing a License ID copy control above an Edge-tagged demo account, with identifiers masked

Current IDs are normally 13–14 digits. 1234567890123 is a made-up 13-digit example, not an ID to use. Some legacy IDs have a different length; copy the value in Portal unchanged.

Next · Step 3 of 4Test your setup

Check where a signal was processed

Section titled “Check where a signal was processed”

Open Portal → Bridge and select Logs. Signals processed by PineConnector Edge display an Edge tag beside their Signal ID.

Bridge Logs showing blue Edge tags beside signal IDs and a separate Status column; signal and account identifiers hidden Enlarge
The blue Edge tag identifies signals processed by PineConnector Edge. Signal and account identifiers are hidden in this example. Select the image to enlarge it.
The blue Edge tag identifies signals processed by PineConnector Edge. Signal and account identifiers are hidden in this example. Select the image to enlarge it.Open original
Bridge Logs showing blue Edge tags beside signal IDs and a separate Status column; signal and account identifiers hidden

The tag makes it easier to distinguish Edge processing from a self-hosted setup, where you run MT5 and the PineConnector EA on your own PC, laptop or VPS. This is especially useful when you use both setups or investigate a particular signal.

The Edge tag identifies where the signal was processed. Read the separate Status column for its processing result, and check the intended broker account’s positions or history to confirm the trading outcome.

Explore your MT5 logs

Section titled “Explore your MT5 logs”

View your hosted terminal’s Experts and Journal logs directly in Portal → Edge, without opening MT5 or connecting to a remote desktop. You can review how the EA handled a signal, inspect MT5’s trading messages and find details to share with Support, all from your browser.

Select the instance you want to inspect, then open Experts or Journal. These views are available after setup; they are not another setup step.

Experts: follow the EA’s activity

Section titled “Experts: follow the EA’s activity”

Experts shows messages from the PineConnector EA, including signal details, commands, symbols and processing messages. Start here when you want to understand what the EA received and what it attempted to do.

Edge Experts log view with the Experts tab outlined in red, showing signal details and attempts to close orders; identifiers hidden Enlarge
Experts shows the EA's side of the activity. The highlighted tab opens this view; example identifiers are hidden.
Experts shows the EA's side of the activity. The highlighted tab opens this view; example identifiers are hidden.Open original
Edge Experts log view with the Experts tab outlined in red, showing signal details and attempts to close orders; identifiers hidden

Journal: inspect MT5’s trading messages

Section titled “Journal: inspect MT5’s trading messages”

Journal shows the terminal’s connection and trading messages, including order requests and broker responses. Use it alongside Experts to investigate an unexpected result or follow a request through to the result recorded by MT5.

Edge Journal log view with the Journal tab outlined in red, showing order requests and completed deals; account and transaction identifiers hidden Enlarge
Journal shows MT5's side of the activity. This example includes accepted requests and completed deals; identifiers are hidden.
Journal shows MT5's side of the activity. This example includes accepted requests and completed deals; identifiers are hidden.Open original
Edge Journal log view with the Journal tab outlined in red, showing order requests and completed deals; account and transaction identifiers hidden

Find the activity you need

Section titled “Find the activity you need”

Select the date control in the top-right corner, shown as Last 24 hours in these examples, to open the calendar picker and choose the dates you want to inspect. Select Refresh to update the log view, and check the updated timestamp beside the entry count.

Match the time, symbol and order details across both tabs. If you need help, share the relevant messages with Support so the team can see what happened around the event.

Optional reference

Section titled “Optional reference”

The following views help you manage or investigate a connection after setup. You do not need to work through every view before the next stage.

Server lookup and Portal views

Find a broker server

This directory was source-checked on 14 September 2026. Portal’s live selector has the current availability. Match the exact server name, not just the broker group.

Find an Edge MT5 server

Return to entering broker details.

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Where do I manage the connection after setup?
  • Connections: select an account, then use Recent signals, EA settings, Terminal info or Resources.
  • Bridge: follow the processing history and available test controls.
  • Edge: select the hosted instance to read Experts and Journal logs, or open Settings for the available instance controls.

The following answers show each view. Do not treat a connection badge or a successful processing record as proof of a broker fill; verify the actual account when testing.

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How do I view an account's recent signals?

Open Connections, select the account, then choose Recent signals. Match the time, action and symbol with the request you are investigating. Use View full log on Bridge for more detail.

Connections Recent signals tab with example action, symbol and latency rows; account identifiers hidden Enlarge
Published Recent signals view with identifiers redacted. These are historical sample rows, not the result of your test.
Published Recent signals view with identifiers redacted. These are historical sample rows, not the result of your test.Open original
Connections Recent signals tab with example action, symbol and latency rows; account identifiers hiddenLink to this answer
Where can I see the hosted EA settings?

In Connections → account → EA settings, inspect the configuration used by that connection. The hosted EA currently uses a fixed configuration that cannot yet be edited.

Connections EA settings tab showing the hosted configuration with account identifiers hidden Enlarge
Reference view of the EA settings. The illustrated values are not instructions to change your trade sizing.
Reference view of the EA settings. The illustrated values are not instructions to change your trade sizing.Open original
Connections EA settings tab showing the hosted configuration with account identifiers hiddenLink to this answer
What does Terminal info show?

Choose Connections → account → Terminal info to inspect information such as the attached chart symbol, EA version, MT5 build and uptime. The available fields can help Support identify the environment involved in a problem.

Connections Terminal info tab showing attached symbol, EA version, MT5 build, uptime and trading permission; identifiers hidden Enlarge
Use the values from your connection, not the version or uptime in this historical example.
Use the values from your connection, not the version or uptime in this historical example.Open original
Connections Terminal info tab showing attached symbol, EA version, MT5 build, uptime and trading permission; identifiers hiddenLink to this answer
Where are the connection's documentation links?

Open Connections → account → Resources. This area links the related EA, syntax and setup guidance. The source screenshot also shows consequential account controls below the resources; they are not required to read the documentation.

Connections Resources links and the separate danger-zone controls, with account identifiers hidden Enlarge
Resources and controls are separate. Review a control's consequence before using it.
Resources and controls are separate. Review a control's consequence before using it.Open original
Connections Resources links and the separate danger-zone controls, with account identifiers hiddenLink to this answer
What is the Bridge page for?

Bridge shows the available signal-processing history and test controls. Match the request’s time and account, then inspect its result. A latency value describes that recorded stage, not every stage from TradingView to the broker.

An Edge tag beside the Signal ID identifies a signal processed by PineConnector Edge. See where a signal was processed for how to read the tag alongside its status.

Bridge Logs table with timestamps, actions, symbols, latency and status; account values hidden Enlarge
This historical example contains Closelong records. Your own test may show a different action; match the message you actually sent.
This historical example contains Closelong records. Your own test may show a different action; match the message you actually sent.Open original
Bridge Logs table with timestamps, actions, symbols, latency and status; account values hidden

You do not need to send continuous test signals to keep Edge running. PineConnector monitors the hosted terminal; use tests for setup or diagnosis.

You can also run a test signal from the Edge page. A test is refused if the instance cannot act on it. A connection test does not establish that a broker trade succeeded; follow the separate demo-order verification.

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Where do I restart or terminate an instance?

Open Edge, select the instance, then select Settings. The published menu provides restart and terminate controls.

Edge Settings menu showing Restart instance and Terminate instance, with identifiers hidden Enlarge
These controls affect a running instance. They are not part of the normal setup verification.
These controls affect a running instance. They are not part of the normal setup verification.Open original
Edge Settings menu showing Restart instance and Terminate instance, with identifiers hidden

Review open positions, pending orders and running alerts before using either control. A stopped instance does not manage the broker account for you; continue to monitor the account directly.

Change broker is unavailable while an instance is restarting. Wait for the restart to finish before changing the broker account.

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Why are some Edge tabs or account values unavailable?

Experts and Journal logs are available on Edge. See the log walkthrough above for what each tab shows. EA settings still use fixed defaults.

Account values are hidden in the walkthrough screenshots. If a view is missing or does not show the activity you expect, confirm the selected instance, check the date range and refresh. Ask Support if it remains unresolved.

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