MetaTrader 5
1. Download PineConnector EA
In the your Downloads tab of your PineConnector Portal, under MT5 EA, click on Download.
2. Access the Experts Folder
On the upper left corner of your MetaTrader 5, click File
→ Open Data Folder
.
In your Data Folder, click on MQL5
.
In your MQL5 folder, click on Experts
.
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:
PineConnector-MT5-DLL
PineConnector-MT5-EA
4. Allow DLL Imports
At the top of your MetaTrader 5, click Tools
→ Options
→ tick the box for Allow DLL imports
.
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.
6. Attach PineConnector EA
Open Navigator by pressing Ctrl+N
→ Right click on Expert Advisors
→ Click Refresh
.
Right click on the PineConnector MT5 EA and click Attach to Chart
.
7. Allow Algo Trading and DLL Imports
Under the Common tab, tick Allow Algo Trading
.
Under Dependencies, tick Allow DLL imports
.
8. Input License ID
Access your PineConnector members’ area and copy your License ID from the Licensing Dashboard.
In the Inputs
tab, paste your License ID and click OK
.
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.