Forex Trading Tutorials: Learn Step by Step
Practical, numbered walkthroughs for MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 — install the platform, add Expert Advisors and indicators, configure and backtest them, fix the common problems, and get your tools from FXBotHub.
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11 tutorials · Beginner
- MetaTrader 5Beginner
How to Install MetaTrader 5 on Windows
Download MetaTrader 5 from the official site or your broker, install it on Windows, log in to a demo or live account and find the MT5 data folder.
About 15 min(estimate) 6 steps - MetaTrader 4Beginner
How to Install MetaTrader 4 on Windows
Install MetaTrader 4 from your broker's website, log in to a demo or live account, confirm the connection and find the MT4 data folder on Windows.
About 15 min(estimate) 6 steps - MetaTrader 5Beginner
How to Install an Expert Advisor in MT5
Install an Expert Advisor in MetaTrader 5: copy the .ex5 file to MQL5\Experts, attach it to a chart, allow Algo Trading and confirm it's running.
About 10 min(estimate) 7 steps - MetaTrader 4Beginner
How to Install an Expert Advisor in MT4
Install an Expert Advisor in MetaTrader 4: copy the .ex4 to MQL4\Experts, attach it to a chart, tick Allow live trading and switch on AutoTrading.
About 10 min(estimate) 7 steps - IndicatorsBeginner
How to Install a Custom Indicator in MT5
Install a custom indicator in MetaTrader 5: copy the .ex5 to MQL5\Indicators, add it to a chart, adjust its inputs and save the setup as a template.
About 10 min(estimate) 7 steps - IndicatorsBeginner
How to Install a Custom Indicator in MT4
Install a custom indicator in MetaTrader 4: copy the .ex4 to MQL4\Indicators, refresh the Navigator, add it to a chart and edit its inputs.
About 10 min(estimate) 7 steps - MetaTrader 4Beginner
How to Read the MT4 Experts and Journal Logs
Use the MT4 Experts and Journal tabs to see what your EA and terminal are doing, open the log files on disk, and copy the right lines for support.
About 10 min(estimate) 6 steps - Testing & RiskBeginner
How to Test a Forex Bot on a Demo Account
Forward test an Expert Advisor on a demo account: open a demo, mirror your real settings, keep a simple log and compare results with the backtest.
About 25 min(estimate) 7 steps - FXBotHub MarketplaceBeginner
How to Evaluate a Forex Bot Before Purchasing
Walk through a forex bot listing before you buy: quality signals, documentation, compatibility, changelog, verified reviews and questions for the seller.
About 20 min(estimate) 8 steps
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Tutorials are hands-on: numbered steps you follow in MetaTrader or on FXBotHub. For the background — what an Expert Advisor is, how risk and drawdown work, what to look for in a bot — read the Guides.
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