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Installation Guide

Step-by-step instructions to install GOLDENEDGE AI on your MetaTrader platform

Prerequisites

Before installing GOLDENEDGE AI, ensure you have:

  • MetaTrader 5 platform installed on your computer
  • Valid license key (provided after purchase)
  • Administrator rights on your computer (for installation)
  • Stable internet connection
  • At least 50MB free disk space

Step 1: Download the EA File

  1. Check your email for the download link after purchase
  2. Download the GOLDENEDGE_AI.ex5 (MT5) file
  3. Save the file to an easily accessible location (e.g., Desktop or Downloads folder)

Step 2: Locate MetaTrader Data Folder

You need to find your MetaTrader 5 data folder:

  • Open MetaTrader 5
  • Go to File → Open Data Folder
  • Navigate to MQL5 → Experts folder

Step 3: Copy EA File

  1. Copy the downloaded GOLDENEDGE_AI.ex5 file
  2. Paste it into the Experts folder you located in Step 2
  3. Ensure the file is directly in the Experts folder (not in a subfolder)

Step 4: Restart MetaTrader

  1. Close MetaTrader completely
  2. Reopen MetaTrader
  3. The EA should now appear in your Navigator panel under "Expert Advisors"

Step 5: Enable AutoTrading

  1. In MetaTrader, click the "AutoTrading" button in the toolbar (or press Ctrl+E)
  2. The button should turn green, indicating AutoTrading is enabled
  3. If the button is gray, click it to enable AutoTrading
Important: AutoTrading must be enabled for the EA to execute trades automatically.

Step 6: Attach EA to Chart

  1. Open a chart for XAUUSD (Gold) on M15 timeframe
  2. In the Navigator panel, find "GOLDENEDGE AI" under Expert Advisors
  3. Drag and drop the EA onto the XAUUSD chart
  4. The EA settings window will appear

Step 7: Configure Settings

In the EA settings window:

  1. Enter your license key in the "License Key" field
  2. Review and adjust risk settings (default: 2% risk per trade)
  3. Enable "Allow live trading" checkbox
  4. Click "OK" to save settings

For detailed settings configuration, see the Settings Guide.

Step 8: Verify Installation

Check that the EA is working correctly:

  • Look for the EA icon in the top-right corner of your chart
  • Check the "Experts" tab in the Toolbox for any error messages
  • Verify that the EA shows "Initialized" status
  • Test on a demo account first before using on a live account

Troubleshooting

EA Not Appearing in Navigator

  • Ensure the file is in the correct Experts folder
  • Restart MetaTrader 5
  • Check file extension (.ex5 for MT5)

EA Not Trading

  • Verify AutoTrading is enabled (green button)
  • Check that you're on XAUUSD chart with M15 timeframe
  • Ensure "Allow live trading" is checked in EA settings
  • Check the Experts tab for error messages
  • Verify your license key is correct

License Key Errors

  • Double-check the license key for typos
  • Ensure no extra spaces before or after the key
  • Contact support if the key is invalid

VPS Installation (Recommended)

For 24/7 trading, we recommend using a VPS (Virtual Private Server):

  1. Choose a VPS provider close to your broker's server location
  2. Install MetaTrader on the VPS
  3. Follow the same installation steps above on the VPS
  4. Keep your VPS running 24/7 for continuous trading

Popular VPS providers include: FXVM, BeeksFX, and Cloud VPS.

Need Help?

If you encounter any issues during installation, please contact our support team at info@goldenedge.ai.