MT4/MT5 Tutorials

Everything you need to run Expert Advisors successfully. From installation to optimization, backtest to live trading. Practical guides that get you trading.

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All MT4/MT5 Tutorials

Backtesting

How to Backtest EA on MT4

Get reliable backtest results with this complete guide.

VPS Setup

How to Run EA 24/7 with VPS

Keep your EA trading around the clock.

Troubleshooting

MT4 Common Errors and How to Fix Them

Solutions for the most frequent MT4 problems.

Beginner

EA Trading for Beginners

Everything you need to know to start automated trading.

Setup

MT5 Download & Setup Guide

Complete MT5 installation for EA trading.

Testing

Backtest EA on MT5

MT5's improved strategy tester guide.

Optimization

Optimize EA Settings

Find the best parameters without overfitting.

Advanced

Running Multiple EAs

How to run several EAs on one account.

Mobile

MT4 Mobile App Guide

Monitor your EA from your phone.

Analysis

Reading Strategy Tester Results

Understand backtest reports correctly.

Maintenance

Update EA Version

How to update to new EA versions safely.

Efficiency

MT4 Templates Guide

Save and load chart configurations.

Tracking

Connect MT4 to Myfxbook

Track your EA performance publicly.

Alerts

MT4 Alerts & Notifications

Get notified of EA activity.

Symbols

MT4 Symbol Suffixes

Why XAUUSDm, XAUUSDmicro, etc. exist.

Best Practice

Run EA on Demo First

Why demo testing is essential.

Migration

Migrate from MT4 to MT5

Complete migration guide.

Troubleshooting

EA Not Trading: How to Fix

Diagnose why your EA isn't opening trades.

MT5 EA Installation Mistakes to Avoid in 2026
MT4/MT5

MT5 EA Installation Mistakes to Avoid in 2026

Avoid the most common MT5 EA installation mistakes, from wrong folders to disabled Algo Trading, with a practical setup checklist and fixes.

How to Backtest a XAUUSD EA Without Overfitting
MT4/MT5

How to Backtest a XAUUSD EA Without Overfitting

Learn how to backtest a XAUUSD EA without overfitting: walk-forward testing, trade-count minimums, parameter discipline, and forward-test…

How to Compare Live Verified Results Against Backtests
MT4/MT5

How to Compare Live Verified Results Against Backtests

Learn how to compare live verified results against backtests using win rate, drawdown, and profit factor benchmarks, with a worked XAUUSD…

Copy Gold Trades on MQL5: How to Subscribe and Configure
MT4/MT5

Copy Gold Trades on MQL5: How to Subscribe and Configure

Learn how to copy gold trades on MQL5 step by step: subscribing to a signal, linking your MT4/MT5 account, and configuring lot sizing and…

Copy Trading MetaTrader 5: The Complete 2026 Setup Guide
MT4/MT5

Copy Trading MetaTrader 5: The Complete 2026 Setup Guide

Learn how copy trading works on MetaTrader 5, real subscription costs vs. EA licensing, red flags to avoid, and step-by-step setup for…

How to Detect Over-Optimization in MT4 Strategy Tester Results
MT4/MT5

How to Detect Over-Optimization in MT4 Strategy Tester Results

Learn to spot curve-fitted MT4 backtests: in-sample vs out-of-sample splits, parameter ratios, spread stress tests, and Monte Carlo checks…

EA Magic Numbers: What They Are & Why They Matter (2026)
MT4/MT5

EA Magic Numbers: What They Are & Why They Matter (2026)

What are EA magic numbers in MT4 and MT5? Learn how magic numbers work, why they matter for multiple EAs, and how to configure them…

How to Backtest a Gold EA Properly (Step-by-Step)
MT4/MT5

How to Backtest a Gold EA Properly (Step-by-Step)

Learn how to backtest a gold EA properly: use clean tick data, realistic spreads and slippage, walk-forward testing, and the right metrics…

How to Backtest a XAUUSD Strategy the Right Way
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How to Backtest a XAUUSD Strategy the Right Way

Learn how to backtest a XAUUSD strategy correctly: platform setup, data quality, key metrics, worked examples, and how to verify results…

How to Backtest an XAUUSD Strategy on the H4 Timeframe
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How to Backtest an XAUUSD Strategy on the H4 Timeframe

Learn how to backtest an XAUUSD strategy on the H4 timeframe in MT4 or MT5, with data-quality settings, worked examples, and mistakes to…

How to Ensure an EA Uses Only One Position Per Setup
MT4/MT5

How to Ensure an EA Uses Only One Position Per Setup

Learn how to stop an EA from stacking duplicate trades: magic numbers, position-count checks, state flags, and how to test and verify it…

How to Find XAUUSD on MT5: Complete Setup Guide
MT4/MT5

How to Find XAUUSD on MT5: Complete Setup Guide

Can't find XAUUSD on MT5? Learn where gold hides in Market Watch, how brokers rename it, and how to add it to your chart and EA in minutes.

How to Install MT4 and MT5 Builds Included With Your Lifetime EA
MT4/MT5

How to Install MT4 and MT5 Builds Included With Your Lifetime EA

Learn how to install the MT4 and MT5 builds included with your one-time Golden Viper EA purchase, from download to your first live XAUUSD…

How to Interpret Profit Factor and Win Rate on MQL5 Signals
MT4/MT5

How to Interpret Profit Factor and Win Rate on MQL5 Signals

Learn how to read profit factor and win rate together on MQL5 signals, spot inflated stats, and avoid the trap of chasing high win rates…

How to Set Up MetaTrader for Automated H4 Timeframe Trades
MT4/MT5

How to Set Up MetaTrader for Automated H4 Timeframe Trades

Step-by-step guide to configuring MT4 or MT5 for automated H4 gold trading: AutoTrading permissions, EA setup, risk sizing, VPS hosting,…

How to Set Up MQL5 Copy Trading With Risk Management
MT4/MT5

How to Set Up MQL5 Copy Trading With Risk Management

Learn how to set up MQL5 copy trading with real risk controls: signal vetting, equity scaling, position sizing, drawdown limits, and scam…

How to Set Up MT4 for XAUUSD Charts: Complete Gold Setup Guide
MT4/MT5

How to Set Up MT4 for XAUUSD Charts: Complete Gold Setup Guide

Learn how to set up MT4 for XAUUSD charts step by step: broker choice, symbol naming, timeframes, chart settings, templates, and EA-ready…

How to Subscribe to an MQL5 Signal (Step-by-Step Guide)
MT4/MT5

How to Subscribe to an MQL5 Signal (Step-by-Step Guide)

Learn how to subscribe to an MQL5 signal step by step: costs, vetting providers, avoiding scams, and comparing signals to owning an EA…

How to Install an EA on MT5: Complete 2026 Setup Guide
MT4/MT5

How to Install an EA on MT5: Complete 2026 Setup Guide

Learn exactly how to install an EA on MT5 step by step, fix common AlgoTrading errors, and verify it's running correctly before trading…

Install Golden Viper EA: Setup Guide (2026)
MT4/MT5

Install Golden Viper EA: Setup Guide (2026)

Install Golden Viper EA on MT4 or MT5 in under 5 minutes. Step-by-step setup, license activation, recommended settings, and first-trade…

How to Use MQL5 Copy Trading Instead of Installing an EA
MT4/MT5

How to Use MQL5 Copy Trading Instead of Installing an EA

Learn how MQL5 copy trading works as an alternative to installing an EA file — setup steps, costs, risk controls, and a side-by-side…

How to Interpret MQL5 Signal Latency and Execution Delay Stats
MT4/MT5

How to Interpret MQL5 Signal Latency and Execution Delay Stats

Learn to read MQL5 signal latency and execution delay stats, calculate real slippage cost, spot red flags, and judge what's normal for gold…

Download & Set Up MT4: Beginner Guide (2026)
MT4/MT5

Download & Set Up MT4: Beginner Guide (2026)

Download MetaTrader 4 and set it up for gold trading in 15 minutes. Complete beginner guide covers broker selection, account login, chart…

MT4 and MT5 Setup Guide for Automated Gold Trading
MT4/MT5

MT4 and MT5 Setup Guide for Automated Gold Trading

Learn how to set up MT4 and MT5 step by step, from platform install to enabling Algo Trading, so your gold trading EA runs correctly from…

MT4 or MT5 for EA Trading? The 2026 Practitioner's Guide
MT4/MT5

MT4 or MT5 for EA Trading? The 2026 Practitioner's Guide

MT4 or MT5 for EA trading in 2026? Compare execution, backtesting, hedging, and broker support with worked examples to pick the right…

How to Prepare an MT4 to MT5 Migration Plan for Existing Users
MT4/MT5

How to Prepare an MT4 to MT5 Migration Plan for Existing Users

Step-by-step MT4-to-MT5 migration plan for existing gold EA traders: audit settings, verify brokers, re-test risk, and preserve your track…

MT4 vs MT5 for XAUUSD: Which Platform Wins for Gold Trading
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MT4 vs MT5 for XAUUSD: Which Platform Wins for Gold Trading

MT4 vs MT5 for XAUUSD compared on execution speed, backtesting accuracy, margin, and broker support, with worked examples to help you…

MT4 vs MT5 Trading: The Complete Difference Guide
MT4/MT5

MT4 vs MT5 Trading: The Complete Difference Guide

Compare MT4 and MT5 trading platforms: order execution, MQL4 vs MQL5, hedging vs netting, backtesting speed, and which fits your gold EA…

How to Program News Filters Into an EA for High-Impact Events
MT4/MT5

How to Program News Filters Into an EA for High-Impact Events

Learn how to program a news filter into your MT4 or MT5 EA for high-impact events like NFP and FOMC, with buffer windows, code patterns,…

How to Run an MT4 Robot on a VPS (Complete 2026 Setup Guide)
MT4/MT5

How to Run an MT4 Robot on a VPS (Complete 2026 Setup Guide)

Learn how to run an MT4 robot on a VPS: specs, step-by-step setup, hosting comparison, cost math, security red flags, and monitoring for…

How to Set MT5 Expert Properties for a Gold Trading EA
MT4/MT5

How to Set MT5 Expert Properties for a Gold Trading EA

Learn how to set MT5 expert properties for a gold trading EA: Common tab permissions, deviation, risk mode, magic numbers, and worked…

How to Subscribe to a Gold Signal Priced Monthly on MQL5
MT4/MT5

How to Subscribe to a Gold Signal Priced Monthly on MQL5

Learn exactly how to subscribe to a monthly-priced gold signal on MQL5, verify providers, understand pricing tiers, and avoid common signal…

How to Troubleshoot MQL5 Copy Trading Mismatches
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How to Troubleshoot MQL5 Copy Trading Mismatches

Learn why MQL5 copy trading mismatches and missed trades happen and how to fix latency, symbol, lot-sizing, and connection issues step by…

How to Verify MQL5 Signal Copy Latency From Provider to Subscriber
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How to Verify MQL5 Signal Copy Latency From Provider to Subscriber

Learn how to measure MQL5 signal copy latency between provider and subscriber, using Myfxbook cross-checks, worked dollar examples, and red…

What Is an Expert Advisor for MT4? How It Trades Gold
MT4/MT5

What Is an Expert Advisor for MT4? How It Trades Gold

Learn what an MT4 Expert Advisor is and how it automatically trades XAUUSD gold, from entry rules and position sizing to a full worked…

XAUUSD EA Settings for Volatile Markets: A Practical Guide
MT4/MT5

XAUUSD EA Settings for Volatile Markets: A Practical Guide

Learn which XAUUSD EA settings actually protect your account during volatile gold markets, with worked risk, lot-sizing, and spread…

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