Installation Guide

Download Your EA File

After purchasing an EA from Trade Pulse Technologies, you will receive:

• EA File (.ex4 or .ex5) — the compiled expert advisor
• Set Files (.set) — pre-optimised settings for different pairs and risk levels
• Installation Instructions — product-specific notes (if applicable)

Your files are available for download from the success page immediately after payment, and are also sent to your email.

Locate Your MetaTrader Data Folder

Every MetaTrader installation has a "Data Folder" where EAs, indicators, and set files are stored.

In MT4:

1. Open your MetaTrader 4 platform
2. Click File in the top menu bar
3. Select Open Data Folder
4. A Windows Explorer window will open showing the MQL4 folder

In MT5:

1. Open your MetaTrader 5 platform
2. Click File in the top menu bar
3. Select Open Data Folder
4. A Windows Explorer window will open showing the MQL5 folder

Install the EA in MT4

1. Navigate to the Data Folder → MQL4 → Experts folder
2. Copy your downloaded .ex4 file into this folder
3. If you have .set files, copy them into MQL4 → Presets folder
4. Restart MetaTrader 4 (or right-click the Navigator panel and select Refresh)
5. Your EA will now appear under Navigator → Expert Advisors

Install the EA in MT5

1. Navigate to the Data Folder → MQL5 → Experts folder
2. Copy your downloaded .ex5 file into this folder
3. Copy .set files into MQL5 → Presets folder
4. Restart MetaTrader 5 (or right-click Navigator and select Refresh)
5. Your EA will appear under Navigator → Expert Advisors

Enable Automated Trading

MetaTrader disables automated trading by default for safety. You need to enable it:

1. Click Tools → Options (or press Ctrl + O)
2. Go to the Expert Advisors tab
3. Check the following boxes:
   • ☑ Allow Automated Trading
   • ☑ Allow DLL imports (required by some EAs)
   • ☑ Allow WebRequest for listed URLs (if the EA accesses external data)
4. Click OK to save

Attach the EA to a Chart

1. Open a chart for the pair you want to trade (e.g. EUR/USD)
2. Set the chart timeframe to the EA's recommended timeframe (see product page)
3. Drag the EA from the Navigator panel onto the chart
4. A settings window will appear — review and adjust the inputs if needed
5. On the Common tab, ensure the following are checked:
   • ☑ Allow Automated Trading
   • ☑ Allow DLL imports (if required)
6. Click OK

You should now see the EA name in the top-right corner of the chart with a happy face 😊 indicating it is active.

Configure EA Settings

Each Trade Pulse EA comes with pre-optimised default settings that work out of the box. However, you can customise:

• Risk Percentage — Set the percentage of your account to risk per trade (default: 1-2%)
• Lot Size — Fixed or auto-calculated based on account balance
• Session Filters — Choose which trading sessions to allow (London, New York, Asia)
• Trade Direction — Long only, Short only, or Both
• Maximum Spread — Only trade when spreads are below this value
• News Filter — Pause trading during high-impact news events

To load a pre-optimised .set file:

1. In the EA settings window, click the Load button
2. Navigate to MQL4/Presets or MQL5/Presets
3. Select the appropriate .set file for your pair and risk preference
4. Click Open and review the loaded settings
5. Click OK to apply

Run on a VPS (Recommended)

For 24/7 operation, we strongly recommend running your EA on a Virtual Private Server (VPS). A VPS ensures:

• 99.9% Uptime — Your EA never sleeps
• Low Latency — Direct connection to your broker's server
• No Downtime — Your computer can be turned off

Recommended VPS providers:

• ForexVPS.net — Starting at $15/month (optimised for MT5 only)
• TradingFXVPS — Starting at $12/month (low latency)
• CheapVPS.co.za — South African VPS, starting at R99/month
• DigitalOcean — From $6/month (requires manual MT5 only setup)

Troubleshooting

EA not appearing in Navigator

• Refresh the Navigator (right-click → Refresh)
• Verify the file is in the correct folder: MQL4/Experts/ or MQL5/Experts/
• Restart your MetaTrader platform completely
• Check that the file extension is .ex4 (MT4) or .ex5 (MT5)

EA shows "😞" (sad face) on the chart

• Go to Tools → Options → Expert Advisors and enable Allow Automated Trading
• Check the Allow Automated Trading checkbox in the EA's Common settings tab
• Ensure the account is a live or demo account (not a practice account with restrictions)

EA is not opening trades

• Verify the EA is attached to the correct chart and timeframe
• Check that your broker allows automated trading on your account type
• Ensure the market is open and spreads are within the EA's configured limits
• Check the Experts tab in the Terminal panel for error messages
• Try loading a .set file for the specific pair you're trading

"Cannot load library" or "DLL is not allowed" error

• Go to Tools → Options → Expert Advisors and enable Allow DLL imports
• Also check Allow DLL imports in the EA settings window (Common tab)
• Restart the platform after changing these settings

Need help?

Our support team is available via WhatsApp or email at purpleray23@gmail.com. We typically respond within 2 hours during business hours.

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