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TheConnector user guides for TradingView, MT4, MT5 and cTrader

Step-by-step guides for novice users: configure TradingView alerts, use the client area and install the MT4, MT5 or cTrader robot.

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cTrader

Install the cTrader cBot

Install the cTrader / cAlgo cBot, fill the account code and access key and validate the WebSocket live state.

Updated 12 Apr 2026 20:48

Goal

Install TheConnector in cTrader Automate and connect the cBot to the web workspace.

1. Download the cTrader package

Open Downloads.

  • Download the cTrader package when it is available
  • Keep the guide and the account page open during installation
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Downloads page - cTrader package

Show the cTrader package row and the related guide.

2. Import the cBot in cTrader Automate

  • Open cTrader Automate
  • Import or paste TheConnector.cbot.cs
  • Compile the cBot inside cTrader Automate, because the website project does not include cAlgo.API
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cTrader Automate editor

Show the cBot source and the successful build status.

3. Retrieve the account settings

From Accounts, copy:

  • TheConnector account code, for example CTRADER-12345
  • Access key
  • WebSocket endpoint if your package exposes it
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Account details for cTrader

Show the cTrader account code, access key and broker.

4. Fill the cBot parameters

At minimum fill:

  • TheConnector account code
  • TheConnector access key

Keep the same price mode and risk logic as the workspace account.

5. Start and validate

  • Start the cBot from cTrader Automate
  • Confirm the account becomes Live in Accounts
  • Paid plans can sync snapshots and execute commands from TradingView
  • The free plan keeps the live ping path available for validation
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cTrader live state

Show the cBot running and the web account marked as live.