Journal EA Setup

Install and configure the Journal EA to auto-journal trades from MT5 to MyTradr.

Prerequisites

MetaTrader 5 installed on Windows (or Windows VPS)
An active MT5 account (demo, live, or prop firm)
A MyTradr account with an API key (generate in Account Settings → Security)

Step 1: Download the EA

Download Mytradr.ex5 from your MyTradr dashboard or the documentation resources.

Step 2: Install in MT5

Open MT5
Navigate to File → Open Data Folder
Go to MQL5/Experts/ (create a Mytradr/ subfolder if you prefer)
Copy Mytradr.ex5 into the folder
Restart MT5 or right-click the Navigator → Refresh

Step 3: Configure MT5 Settings

Go to Tools → Options → Expert Advisors
Check Allow algorithmic trading
Check Allow WebRequests for listed URL
Add your MyTradr server URL to the allowed list

Step 4: Attach to a Chart

Open any chart (symbol doesn’t matter — the EA scans all deals)
Drag Mytradr.ex5 from the Navigator onto the chart
In the Inputs tab, set:
- API Key → Your key from Account Settings
- Server URL → The MyTradr server endpoint
Click OK

The EA is read-only — it never places, modifies, or closes trades. Safe to run on live, demo, and prop firm accounts.

Step 5: Verify

Check the Experts tab in MT5 — you should see initialization messages
Close a test trade on your MT5 terminal
Check your MyTradr journal — the trade should appear within seconds

Troubleshooting

EA shows “not initialized”

Verify WebRequests are enabled and the server URL is in the allowed list
Check that your API key is valid

Trades not appearing in journal

Confirm the EA is attached and running (smiley face on chart corner)
Verify the account is selected in Account Settings → Trading Defaults → Export MT5 Accounts
Check the Experts tab for error messages
Ensure the trade is fully closed (not still open or pending)

“HTTP error” in Experts tab

Check your internet connection
Verify the server URL is correct
Ensure the server is running (check status page)