Installation Guides
Pick the guide that matches your platform and tool type. If your file ends in .ex4, use the MT4 steps. If it ends in .ex5, use the MT5 steps.
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The fastest way to avoid installation mistakes is to match file type and folder before you begin:
Not sure whether your product is an indicator or an EA? Check the product page title, your order email, or the file destination: Indicators for indicators, Experts for EAs.
Before you begin
Have these three things ready before you install any FxTT tool:
- MetaTrader installed and logged in — open MT4 or MT5 first and confirm you can see live or demo prices.
- Your downloaded file — FxTT delivers
.ex4files for MT4 and.ex5files for MT5. If you cannot find the email, check spam first. - The right guide below — choose by platform first, then by tool type: indicator or expert advisor.
Install an indicator on MT5
Use this guide when your download ends in .ex5 and the product is an indicator, not an expert advisor.
Open MetaTrader 5 on your computer.
Go to File → Open Data Folder. MetaTrader opens the correct Windows folder for this terminal.
Open MQL5, then Indicators.
Copy your .ex5 file into the Indicators folder.
Return to MT5. If the Navigator panel is hidden, press Ctrl + N.
Right-click Indicators in the Navigator and choose Refresh.
Your indicator now appears in the list. Drag it onto a chart or double-click it.
Review the settings, click OK, and the indicator loads on the chart.
Install an indicator on MT4
Use this guide when your download ends in .ex4 and the product is an indicator.
Open MetaTrader 4 on your computer.
Go to File → Open Data Folder.
Open MQL4, then Indicators.
Copy your .ex4 file into the Indicators folder.
Return to MT4. If the Navigator panel is hidden, press Ctrl + N.
Right-click Indicators in the Navigator and choose Refresh.
Your indicator now appears in the list. Drag it onto a chart or double-click it.
Review the settings, click OK, and the indicator loads on the chart.
Install an expert advisor on MT5
Use this guide when your download ends in .ex5 and the product is an EA.
Open MetaTrader 5.
Go to File → Open Data Folder.
Open MQL5, then Experts.
Copy your .ex5 file into the Experts folder.
Return to MT5. Open the Navigator with Ctrl + N if needed, then right-click Expert Advisors and choose Refresh.
Go to Tools → Options → Expert Advisors and tick “Allow automated trading”. If your EA requires it, also enable “Allow DLL imports”.
Drag the EA onto the chart you want it to trade on.
Review the inputs and click OK. You can press F7 later to reopen the EA settings.
Make sure the AutoTrading button in the toolbar is enabled. If it is off, the EA loads but will not place trades.
Install an expert advisor on MT4
Use this guide when your download ends in .ex4 and the product is an EA.
Open MetaTrader 4.
Go to File → Open Data Folder.
Open MQL4, then Experts.
Copy your .ex4 file into the Experts folder.
Return to MT4. Open the Navigator with Ctrl + N if needed, then right-click Expert Advisors and choose Refresh.
Go to Tools → Options → Expert Advisors and tick “Allow automated trading”. If your EA requires it, also enable “Allow DLL imports”.
Drag the EA onto the chart you want it to trade on.
Review the inputs and click OK. You can press F7 later to reopen the EA settings.
Make sure the AutoTrading button in the toolbar is enabled. If it is off, the EA loads but will not place trades.
Common issues
The tool does not appear in Navigator
First, refresh the correct Navigator section. If it still does not appear, close MetaTrader completely and reopen it. Then check that the file is in the right folder: Indicators for indicators, Experts for EAs.
I copied the file, but nothing runs on the chart
This usually means the wrong file type was attached or automated trading is still off. Indicators display on the chart. EAs need the AutoTrading button enabled before they can place trades.
I see a DLL import warning
Some FxTT tools use DLL calls for extra functionality. Open Tools → Options → Expert Advisors and enable Allow DLL imports if the product documentation says it is required.
I lost my download email
Email support@forextradingtools.eu with your order number and the email address used at checkout. We'll resend your files as quickly as possible.
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