Getting Started

Getting Started

Getting Started

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Welcome to PineConnector — let’s get you set up fast!

1. Register for a PineConnector Account

To get started, register for a PineConnector account for access to the members’ portal. The members’ portal contains the PineConnector Expert Advisor (EA) downloadable, your license information and more.

2. Ensure that you have TradingView Essential Plan or Higher

TradingView’s plans as of September 2023
TradingView’s plans as of September 2023

To automate your TradingView strategies, indicators or scripts, you will require TradingView Essential, Plus, Premium, Expert, Elite, or Ultimate. Being on any of those plans will enable you to send webhook alerts.

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Using TradingView’s Trial? If you are on TradingView's free trial under the Essential, Plus, Premium, Expert, Elite, or Ultimate plan, you will be allowed to send webhook alerts, which satisfies the requirement to have a TradingView Essential plan or higher. With the Premium plan, you can send up to 400 alerts, and second-based alerts are enabled. Compare TradingView’s Plans.

3. Ensure that you are Using a Compatible Operating System

PineConnector is compatible with the following Operating Systems:

  • Windows 10 and 11
  • Windows Server 2016, 2019 and 2022
  • MacOS
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    MetaTrader Stability on MacOS While you may run MetaTrader on your MacOS, some have faced stability issues such as MetaTrader crashing with the endless loading wheel. If you face such issues with your Mac, we recommend that you opt for a Windows VPS.

Non-Compatible Operating Systems

The following operating systems are not compatible:

  1. Windows 8 or older: Please update your OS to Windows 10 or 11.
  2. Windows Server 2012: Upgrade your VPS to Windows Server 2016, 2019, or 2022.
  3. MetaQuotes VPS: Consider using an alternative VPS provider, like the PineConnector VPS.

Checking Your Windows Version

To determine the version of Windows you are currently using, follow these steps:

  1. Press the Windows logo key + R to open the Run dialog box.
  2. Type winver into the Open box.
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  4. Click OK or press Enter.

This action will display the "About Windows" box, showing the version and build number of the Windows operating system installed on your computer.

PineConnector-Compatible VPS

If you are looking for a PineConnector-compatible VPS, you may opt for the PineConnector VPS which costs $30/month or less.

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Optimizing VPS Location for Your Broker: A Quick Guide Optimize your VPS location to achieve as low as 1ms latency, potentially saving up to 200ms.

Identify the best location for your broker:

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Microsoft Remote Desktop for MacOS Users For MacOS users, we highly recommend utilizing Microsoft Remote Desktop (MRD) for efficient navigation of your Virtual Private Server (VPS). If you need assistance in the VPS setup, view the VPS Setup guide here.

4. Use Our Broker of Choice

Maximize Your Trading Performance: To ensure optimal trading performance, we recommend using the same broker that we use for PineConnector testing. By doing so, you can trigger your alerts based on the broker's data source available on TradingView, leading to better trading performance.

Minimize errors, maximize your trading potential, and ensure the best possible experience with our platform.

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