MT4 (Windows)
To install an Expert Advisor for automated or algorithmic trading, follow these steps:
- Open the MT4 platform
- Select ‘File’ from the main menu
- Click on ‘Open Data Folder’ to bring up a new folder panel
- Select the ‘MQL4’ folder, followed by the ‘Experts’ file
- Drag and drop your EA file(s) into this folder
- Restart MetaTrader 4 for your changes to take effect
For more information, please check out the video below.
Please consult the EA/Indicator's provider for installation troubleshooting or any issues associated with the EA.
MT4 (Mac)
Before installing any Expert Advisors, you will need to ensure you have copied the EA to a folder on your Mac.
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Login to MT4:
- Open the Axi MT4 trading platform.
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Access the Data Folder:
- In the top menu, click on File, then select Open Data Folder. A window will appear on your screen showing the folder structure.
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Navigate to the Correct Folder:
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In the new window, navigate to Users → [Your Mac User Name] → MQL4. (You may need to search for the MQL4 folder if it's not immediately visible.)
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Prepare the EA:
- Locate your EAs (you may have created a folder on your desktop named "EAs" for demonstration purposes). Select the EA, right-click, and click Copy.
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Paste the EA in the 'Experts' Folder:
- Within the MQL4 folder, you will see two subfolders: Experts and Indicators. Open the Experts folder.
- Right-click and select Paste to add the EA file to the Experts folder.
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Close the Window:
- Once the EA is copied, close the window.
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Restart MT4:
- Close your MT4 platform and reopen it. The newly installed EAs should now appear in the Navigator window under Expert Advisors.
For more information, please check out the video below.
MT4 App (Android & iOS)
Unfortunately, Expert Advisors cannot be used on the MetaTrader 4 app for Android or iOS app.