Download TradeAdapter Expert Advisor for MT4
Download the latest EA build and review the change log before installing in your terminal.
Change log
v1.065 - Order size management in EA settings. Partial position closing.
v1.064 - TP/SL calculation fix for some symbols.
v1.062 - SL/TP, TradingView position sync, multiple strategies per symbol.
Copy the EA into your MT4 Experts folder
Windows: C:/Program Files (x86)/MetaTrader 4/MQL4/Experts
Mac: /Users/your user/Library/Application Support/net.metaquotes.wine.metatrader4/drive_c/Program Files (x86)/MetaTrader 4/MQL4/Experts
Open the data folder from MT4 (File → Open Data Folder), then copy the EA into MQL4 → Experts. Restart MT4 or refresh Expert Advisors in Navigator.
Configure MetaTrader options for web requests
In MT4 go to Tools → Options → Expert Advisors and enable automated trading, allow WebRequest for listed URLs, and add https://mt.tradeadapter.com to the allowed list.
Enable Auto Trading in MT4
Turn on Auto Trading so the Expert Advisor can execute incoming signals.
Attach TradeAdapter EA to your chart
Press Ctrl+N, refresh Expert Advisors, then attach TradeAdapter to the symbol chart you want to automate (or drag and drop onto the chart).
Enter your TradeAdapter API key
When the EA inputs open, paste your TradeAdapter API key from your profile page. Monitor executions on the MetaTrader MyTrades page, then continue to page 2 for TradingView webhook automation.
Align TradingView and MetaTrader symbols
If chart symbols differ between TradingView and MT4, follow the symbol alignment guide.
What the Expert Advisor does and how the pieces fit together: TradingView to MT5 and MT4 automation.