Quick Start
Get your first automated trade running in 10–15 minutes (demo recommended).
Pick your route #
Best when your platform is supported directly.
- No local software needed
- Connect via API keys in TradeAdapter
Best for Forex/CFD brokers.
- Install MetaTrader + TradeAdapter EA
- Enable Algo Trading
Step-by-step #
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Select a symbol in TradingView
Open the pair/instrument you want to trade. Make sure symbol naming matches your broker (or use symbol mapping).
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Apply your indicator or strategy
Load the indicator or strategy that will generate your signals on the chart.
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Create an alert with our message
Set the alert condition, enable webhook, and paste the TradeAdapter message template. Use our Alert Builder tool to generate it.
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Test on demo
Trigger a signal and confirm it arrives in TradeAdapter logs.
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Verify execution
Check your broker/exchange or MetaTrader terminal and confirm the order was placed correctly.
Tips before going live #
Keep it simple — Start with a basic market BUY/SELL. Add TP/SL once the flow works.
Alert message varies — Different for each direct broker, same for all MT4/MT5.
Check symbol names — TradingView and your broker may differ. Use symbol mapping if needed.
Review symbol specs — Min lot, step size, TP/SL precision. Check in your broker or MT client.
Before going live, read the Safety & Risk Disclaimer — demo first, sizing, fail-safes.
Setup guides #
Connect TradingView to MT5 step-by-step.
Create API keys and connect.
