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How do I insert an EA or indicator in MT4 or MT5?

A lot of beginners don't know how to insert the EA, indicator, and other files in Metatrader 4 and Metatrader 5, so today I will show you how to do it. It's the same way for both terminals. It will be enough to do it once, and you will know it forever.



1. First, open your terminal.

How do I insert an EA or indicator in MT4 or MT5?
MT4 terminal

2. Then go to > File > Open Data Folder.

How do I insert an EA or indicator in MT4 or MT5?
MT4 terminal

3. Then go to >MQL4/5.

How do I insert an EA or indicator in MT4 or MT5?
MT4 terminal

4. Choose what file you want to insert. If it's an Expert Advisor, then insert it in the "Experts" folder. If it's an indicator, then insert it in the "Indicators" folder.

How do I insert an EA or indicator in MT4 or MT5?
MT4 terminal

5. I opened the "Experts" folder as an example. Copy your desired EA and paste it in this folder.

How do I insert an EA or indicator in MT4 or MT5?
MT4 terminal

6. Then go to the terminal, move your mouse over Expert Advisors, and press Refresh; after that, you will see your EA instantly. Finally, you're ready to apply it to the chart.

How do I insert an EA or indicator in MT4 or MT5?
MT4 terminal


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