Getting Started

FAQ

MetaTrader 4

MetaTrader 4

MetaTrader 4

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MetaTrader 5 Recommended For the best user experience, we recommend using MT5 instead of MT4 if your broker or prop firm supports it. MT5’s more modern architecture offers enhanced performance and improved EA connection stability.
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PineConnector v3 Guide This guide is designed to assist you in setting up PineConnector v3 on your MetaTrader 4 terminal. If you are looking to set up PineConnector v2, please refer to the following link here.

1. Download PineConnector EA

In the your PineConnector Portal, click on Download on the left column, and download the MetaTrader 4 PineConnector EA.

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2. Access the Experts Folder

On the upper left corner of your MetaTrader 4, click “File” → “Open Data Folder”.

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In your Data Folder, click on “MQL4”.

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In your MQL4 folder, click on “Experts”.

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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”.

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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/
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What’s the difference between WebRequest and Webhook URL?
  • 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.

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5. Enable Auto Trading

At the top of your screen, ensure that “AutoTrading” is in green.

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6. Attach PineConnector EA

Open Navigator by pressing “Ctrl+N” → Right click on “Expert Advisors” → Click “Refresh”.

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Right click on the PineConnector MT4 EA and click “Attach to a chart”.

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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".

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8. Input License ID

Copy your License ID from your Licensing Dashboard in your PineConnector Portal.

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9. Check Connection

After inputting your License ID, check that you have successfully connected to the PineConnector server.

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Connection Successful If you have successfully connected to the PineConnector server, you should see “Successfully connected to PineConnector’s Server” printed on the chart — along with your Trading Account Number, License ID and Expiry Date.
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Didn’t connect successfully?
  • Check that you are using Windows Server 2016, 2019 or 2022, or Windows 10/11
  • Ensure no other EAs are running on your MetaTrader terminal
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10. Check Updated License Details

In the Licensing Dashboard, check your updated license details.

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Auto-Roaming Licenses You may connect to any trading account of your choice (including MT4 or MT5, and Demo or Live accounts) provided that your license is active (not currently in use and within its validity period).
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1 PineConnector EA, 100 Symbols You only need to run one instance of the EA, regardless of the chart or time frame you're using. By attaching the PineConnector EA to your MetaTrader terminal, you gain access to our server. With the 1 copy of PineConnector EA, you may trade all symbols in your Symbol List.