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MetaTrader 5

MetaTrader 5

1. Download PineConnector EA

In the your Downloads tab of your PineConnector Portal, under MT5 EA, click on Download.

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2. Access the Experts Folder

On the upper left corner of your MetaTrader 5, click File → Open Data Folder.

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In your Data Folder, click on MQL5.

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In your MQL5 folder, click on Experts.

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3. Add PineConnector DLL and EA

In your Experts folder, extract the zip file you’ve downloaded and have them both in the Experts folder. There should be two files:

  1. PineConnector-MT5-DLL
  2. PineConnector-MT5-EA
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4. Allow DLL Imports

At the top of your MetaTrader 5, click Tools → Options → tick the box for Allow DLL imports.

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The WebRequest URL is no longer required for PineConnector MT5 v3.37 and later versions. You can leave this field blank.

5. Enable Auto Trading

At the top of your screen, ensure that Algo Trading 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 MT5 EA and click Attach to Chart.

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7. Allow Algo Trading and DLL Imports

Under the Common tab, tick Allow Algo Trading.

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Under Dependencies, tick Allow DLL imports.

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8. Input License ID

Access your PineConnector members’ area and copy your License ID from the Licensing Dashboard.

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In the Inputs tab, paste your License ID and click OK.

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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.