Guide

Setup & basic usage

From logging in and installing the app to connecting MT5 and monitoring the bot in real time — the whole basic process to get MT5 Bot for Windows running.

Initial setup
01

Log in & download the Windows app

Go to /login and sign in with your Google account. Once approved (Active status), go to the Dashboard to download the Windows app from the App Version page — always grab the latest build to avoid already-patched connection issues.

02

Install on your machine or VPS

Run the installer you just downloaded, and allow it past any Windows Defender/SmartScreen warning if shown (the app isn't code-signed with a commercial certificate yet). Install on your personal machine to test, or on a Windows VPS if you want it running 24/7 — see the VPS page for details.

03

Have MetaTrader 5 open

Install MT5 (if you haven't already) and log in to a Demo or Real account as usual. Keep the terminal open — the Windows app automatically detects the running terminal, so there's no need to re-enter your MT5 password in the app or on the web.

Daily usage
04

Choose a built-in strategy

The app comes with a built-in list of trading strategies — no need to write or upload a config file yourself. Just pick a suitable strategy and the bot will automatically enter and exit trades continuously 24/7 following the built-in logic. You can select multiple strategies to run in parallel on the same terminal or across different Demo/Real accounts.

05

Press Start and watch the local log

After you press Start, the bot begins sending orders directly through the local MT5 terminal. The app's log window shows each order's status in real time, right on your machine.

06

Monitor remotely via the web Dashboard

Log in to the Dashboard on the web (from your phone or another machine too) to view the bot's status, trading logs, and heartbeat without sitting in front of the machine running the bot. The web only displays monitoring data — it doesn't execute orders and doesn't store your MT5 account.

07

Stop the bot or switch strategy

Press Stop in the app any time to stop the bot immediately. You can switch to another built-in strategy, or turn on an additional one to run in parallel, without affecting bots that are already running.

Common troubleshooting

The app doesn't detect the MT5 terminal

Check that the MT5 terminal is open and logged into an account (not just opened without signing in). Try restarting the Windows app once the terminal is ready.

MT5 connection times out on an unstable network

Update the app to the latest build on the App Version page — recent releases have improved handling of temporary disconnections. If your home network is unstable, consider switching to a VPS.

The web dashboard doesn't show new logs

The dashboard updates in near real time; if logs don't appear after a few minutes, check that the Windows app is still running (not silently closed) and that your machine/VPS still has an internet connection.

Can't log in to the website

Make sure you're using the Google account you registered with. If your account is pending approval or banned, contact an admin to get Dashboard access.

Security notes while using the app

  • Never enter your MT5 password into any form on the website — all MT5 connections happen locally through the Windows app.
  • Only download the app from the system's official App Version page, and avoid unofficial shared builds.
  • Always test a strategy on a Demo account before running the bot on a Real account.
  • If running on a VPS, set a strong Remote Desktop password and only share VPS access with people you trust.

Need the bot running 24/7?

See the guide for setting up a Windows VPS so the bot runs reliably, independent of your personal machine.

See the VPS page →