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Install the MT5 EA

Install the current MT5 EA package, allow the TheConnector endpoint and configure only ACCOUNT_CODE and ACCESS_KEY.

Updated 7/28/2026 1:26 PM
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Install the MT5 EA

  • Download the MT5 package supplied by TheConnector.
  • Copy the EA into MQL5/Experts, then restart MetaTrader 5.
  • Keep the terminal open and attach the EA to a demo chart before any real route.
The file dropped into MQL5/Experts
The file dropped into MQL5/Experts

Allow network access

In Tools > Options > Expert Advisors, allow WebRequest for:

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https://ws.theconnector.fr
The address allowed in the MetaTrader options
The address allowed in the MetaTrader options

Expected settings

Enter only these technical fields:

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ACCOUNT_CODE=YOUR_ACCOUNT_CODE
ACCESS_KEY=YOUR_ACCESS_KEY
The Inputs tab, with both fields filled in
The Inputs tab, with both fields filled in

The TheConnector endpoint is built into the standard package. No server address is entered in the normal build.

MT5 broker checks

Check whether the account is netting or hedging, then validate filling mode, minimum volume, volume step and symbol precision on demo. XAUUSD, indices and crypto often differ by broker.

Need a broker-specific edge case? Contact support