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    MetaTrader 5

    MetaTrader 5

    MetaTrader 5

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    If you are setting up on MetaTrader 4, click here. If you are setting up on MetaTrader 5 and running MacOS, click here.
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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.

    1. Download PineConnector EA

    In the PineConnector’s members area, click on the right button to download the Expert Advisor (EA) for MetaTrader 5.

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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 EA

    In your Experts folder, paste the PineConnector EA that you have just downloaded. The file type of the EA is “MQL5 Program”.

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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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    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 the connection is successful, you will see the message “Successfully connected to PineConnector’s Server” printed directly on the chart. Your Trading Account Number, License ID, and Expiry Date will also be displayed.
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    Didn’t connect successfully?
    • 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
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    10. Check Updated License Details

    In the Licensing Dashboard, check your updated license details.

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    Change Trading Account Anytime If you wish to switch to a different MT4/5 account (whether demo or live), you can easily do so by clicking "Edit" and entering the new trading account number. You can change your trading account number as often as needed.

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    • MetaTrader 5
    • 1. Download PineConnector EA
    • 2. Access the Experts Folder
    • 3. Add PineConnector EA
    • 4. Allow DLL Imports
    • 5. Enable Auto Trading
    • 6. Attach PineConnector EA
    • 7. Allow Algo Trading and DLL Imports
    • 8. Input License ID
    • 9. Check Connection
    • 10. Check Updated License Details