TradingView to MT4 automation — install the TradeAdapter Expert Advisor

Set up the MT4 bridge for tradingview to mt4, tradingview webhook automation, and no-code trading automation with real-time trade execution through TradeAdapter.

Step 1

Download TradeAdapter Expert Advisor for MT4

Download the latest EA build and review the change log before installing in your terminal.

TradeAdapter for MT4 (v1.065)

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.

Symbol alignment FAQ

Step 2

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.

Data folder
MT4 data folder
Refresh EAs
Refresh Expert Advisors in MT4
Step 3

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.

Options
MT4 Options menu
WebRequest URL
MT4 Expert Advisors settings
Step 4

Enable Auto Trading in MT4

Turn on Auto Trading so the Expert Advisor can execute incoming signals.

Auto Trading
Enable Auto Trading in MT4
Step 5

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).

Attach EA
Attach EA to MT4 chart
Step 6

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.