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MT5 Expert Advisor Setup Guide

Complete guide to setting up the Capital Minds Copy Bridge EA on MetaTrader 5

Requirements
  • MetaTrader 5 (desktop version)
  • Active Capital Minds account
  • Subscribed to at least one copy trading strategy
  • MT5 account with your broker (demo or live)

Step-by-Step Setup

1
Download the EA
Get the Capital Minds Copy Bridge EA file
  • Go to Dashboard → Copy Trading → Signal Following tab
  • Subscribe to a strategy first (required to generate credentials)
  • Click 'Download EA' button to get the .ex5 file
  • Save the file to a location you can easily find
You must be subscribed to at least one strategy before you can download the EA.
2
Install in MT5
Copy the EA to your MetaTrader 5 installation
  • Open MetaTrader 5
  • Go to File → Open Data Folder
  • Navigate to MQL5/Experts folder
  • Copy the CapitalMindsCopyBridge.ex5 file here
  • Restart MetaTrader 5 to load the EA
You can also drag and drop the EA file directly onto your chart after placing it in the Experts folder.
3
Generate API Credentials
Create your unique API key and secret
  • Return to Dashboard → Copy Trading
  • Click 'Generate API Credentials'
  • Securely save your API Key and API Secret
  • These credentials link your MT5 to your Capital Minds account
Never share your API credentials with anyone. They provide full access to execute trades on your account.
4
Configure Web Requests
Allow MT5 to communicate with Capital Minds servers
  • In MT5, go to Tools → Options
  • Select the 'Expert Advisors' tab
  • Check 'Allow WebRequest for listed URL'
  • Add: https://capitalminds.io
  • Click OK to save
https://capitalminds.io
5
Attach EA to Chart
Add the EA to any chart and configure settings
  • Open any chart (symbol doesn't matter for copy trading)
  • Drag the CapitalMindsCopyBridge EA from Navigator onto the chart
  • In the EA settings window, enter your API Key and API Secret
  • Set your preferred risk settings (lot size multiplier, max lots, etc.)
  • Click OK to start the EA
The EA will work on any chart - it receives trade signals directly from the master account regardless of which chart it's attached to.
6
Verify Connection
Confirm everything is working correctly
  • Check the 'Experts' tab in MT5's terminal for connection messages
  • You should see 'Connected to Capital Minds' message
  • The EA will show a green smiley face on the chart if running correctly
  • Check your Dashboard to see your MT5 connection status
Once connected, the EA will automatically mirror trades from your subscribed strategies to your MT5 account.

Troubleshooting

EA shows 'Not Connected' or red face
  • Verify API Key and Secret are entered correctly (no extra spaces)
  • Check that https://capitalminds.io is in the allowed WebRequest URLs
  • Ensure 'Allow automated trading' is enabled in MT5
  • Check your internet connection
Trades not being copied
  • Verify you have an active subscription to a strategy
  • Check the 'Experts' tab for any error messages
  • Ensure you have sufficient margin in your MT5 account
  • Confirm the symbol is available at your broker
'WebRequest failed' error
  • Verify https://capitalminds.io is added to allowed URLs
  • Check if your broker/firewall is blocking connections
  • Try restarting MT5 after adding the URL
Invalid credentials error
  • Re-generate your API credentials from the Dashboard
  • Make sure you're copying the full key without any extra characters
  • Check that your Capital Minds subscription is still active

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