MetaTrader 4
1. Download PineConnector EA
In the your PineConnector Portal, click on Download on the left column, and download the MetaTrader 4 PineConnector EA.
2. Access the Experts Folder
On the upper left corner of your MetaTrader 4, click “File” → “Open Data Folder”.
In your Data Folder, click on “MQL4”.
In your MQL4 folder, click on “Experts”.
3. Add PineConnector EA
In your Experts folder, paste the PineConnector EA that you have just downloaded. The file type of the EA is “EX4 File”.
4. Allow DLL Imports & Configure Webrequest
At the top of your MetaTrader 4, click “Tools” → “Options” → tick the box for “Allow DLL imports”.
Tick “Allow WebRequest for listed URL”, and add the following URL:
https://webrequest.pineconnector.com/
- WebRequest URL: Used only in the MT4/MT5 setup to allow MetaTrader to communicate with PineConnector. Add this URL in MetaTrader’s settings.
- Webhook URL: This is the URL to send alerts from TradingView to PineConnector, triggering trades on your MetaTrader terminal.
In Short: Use WebRequest for MT4/MT5 setup and Webhook to send alerts.
5. Enable Auto Trading
At the top of your screen, ensure that “AutoTrading” is in green.
6. Attach PineConnector EA
Open Navigator by pressing “Ctrl+N” → Right click on “Expert Advisors” → Click “Refresh”.
Right click on the PineConnector MT4 EA and click “Attach to a chart”.
7. Allow Live Trading and DLL Imports
Go to the Common tab in your MetaTrader terminal and select "Allow live trading" and "Allow DLL imports".
8. Input License ID
Copy your License ID from your Licensing Dashboard in your PineConnector Portal.
9. Check Connection
After inputting your License ID, check that you have successfully connected to the PineConnector server.
- Check that you are using Windows Server 2016, 2019 or 2022, or Windows 10/11
- Are you using a compatible Operating System?
- Already using a compatible OS? Restart your computer or VPS
- Ensure no other EAs are running on your MetaTrader terminal
10. Check Updated License Details
In the Licensing Dashboard, check your updated license details.
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