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Installation (MT4)

This guide provides step-by-step instructions for installing and configuring the FundedEA Quantum Expert Advisor (EA) on the MetaTrader 4 platform. Please follow each section carefully.

Prerequisites:

  • A compatible computer (MT4 is primarily Windows-based).

  • An active trading account (Live or Demo) with a Broker or Prop Firm that supports MT4.

  • Access to your FundedEA dashboard credentials.

Section 1: Prepare Your MetaTrader 4 Platform

If you already have MT4 installed and are logged into your trading account, you can skip to Section 2.

Step 1.1: Download and Install MT4

  1. Obtain Installer: Visit the official website of your Broker or Prop Firm. Navigate to their 'Trading Platforms' or 'Downloads' section and find the download link specifically for MetaTrader 4 (MT4). Using the broker-provided version is highly recommended for proper server configuration.

  2. Download: Save the installation file (typically .exe) to your computer.

  3. Install: Locate the downloaded file and double-click it. Follow the on-screen instructions in the installation wizard (accept license agreement, choose install location - default is fine).

  4. Launch: Once installed, MT4 may open automatically. If not, use the desktop shortcut or Start Menu entry to launch it.

Step 1.2: Log In to Your Trading Account

  1. Open Login Window: Inside the running MT4 platform, navigate to the top menu: File > Login to Trade Account.

  2. Enter Credentials: A login window will appear. Carefully enter the Account Number, Password, and Server Name provided to you by your Broker or Prop Firm.

  3. Connect: Click 'Login'.

  4. Verify Connection: Check the bottom-right corner of the MT4 window. A successful connection is indicated by changing data speeds (e.g., "1234/5 kb") and often an audible chime. An "Invalid account" or "No connection" status means you need to re-check your credentials or server selection.

Section 2: Install the FundedEA Quantum EA File

Step 2.1: Download the FundedEA Quantum File

  1. Access Dashboard: Log in to your account on the FundedEA website/dashboard.

  2. Download EA: Locate the download section for the Expert Advisor and download the FundedEA Quantum file. This file will have an .ex4 extension. Note where you save this file (e.g., your 'Downloads' folder).

Step 2.2: Place the EA File in the Correct MT4 Folder

  1. Open Data Folder: In MT4, go to the top menu: File > Open Data Folder. This will open a Windows File Explorer window showing MT4's internal file structure.

  2. Navigate to Experts Folder: Inside the Data Folder, double-click to open the MQL4 folder, and then double-click to open the Experts folder. The full path will look something like ...\[Your MT4 Data Folder]\MQL4\Experts.

  3. Copy & Paste: Locate the FundedEA Quantum.ex4 file you downloaded earlier. Copy this file (right-click > Copy, or Ctrl+C).

  4. Paste into Experts Folder: Go back to the MQL4\Experts folder you opened via MT4, right-click inside the folder, and select 'Paste' (or Ctrl+V). The .ex4 file should now be inside this folder.

Step 2.3: Refresh MT4 to Recognize the EA

  1. Return to MT4: Switch back to the MT4 platform window.

  2. Open Navigator: If the 'Navigator' panel isn't visible (usually on the left), open it via the top menu: View > Navigator (or press Ctrl+N).

  3. Refresh Experts List: In the Navigator panel, find the 'Expert Advisors' section. Right-click directly on the words 'Expert Advisors'.

  4. Select Refresh: From the context menu, click 'Refresh'.

  5. Verify: Expand the 'Expert Advisors' list (if needed) by clicking the + icon. FundedEA Quantum should now appear in the list.

    • Troubleshooting: If the EA does not appear after refreshing, close MT4 completely (File > Exit) and restart the platform. It should then appear in the Navigator list.

Section 3: Attach and Configure FundedEA Quantum on a Chart

Step 3.1: Prepare the Trading Chart

  1. Select Instrument: Open a chart for the instrument the EA is designed for (e.g., XAUUSD for Gold). You can do this via File > New Chart or by right-clicking the instrument in the 'Market Watch' panel (Ctrl+M) and selecting 'Chart Window'.

  2. Set Timeframe: Select the specific chart timeframe recommended in the FundedEA Quantum instructions or setfile notes (e.g., M5 for 5-minute, M15 for 15-minute). Use the timeframe toolbar buttons or the 'Charts' menu.

Step 3.2: Attach the EA to the Chart

  1. Drag and Drop: In the 'Navigator' panel, find FundedEA Quantum under 'Expert Advisors'. Click and hold the EA name, drag it onto the prepared XAUUSD chart window, and release the mouse button.

  2. Alternative: Right-click on FundedEA Quantum in the Navigator and select 'Attach to a chart'.

  3. Properties Window: This action will open the EA's Properties / Settings window.

Step 3.3: Load Strategy Setfile and Enter Verification Key

  1. Download Setfile: Go to the 'Strategies' section on the FundedEA dashboard. Download your preferred strategy Setfile (e.g., Conservative, Balanced). These files have a .set extension. Note where you save this file.

  2. Navigate to 'Common' Tab: In the EA Properties window that opened on MT4, click the 'Common' tab.

  3. Enable Live Trading: Ensure the checkbox for 'Allow live trading' is checked. Verify if 'Allow DLL imports' is also required based on EA documentation.

  4. Navigate to 'Inputs' Tab: Click the 'Inputs' tab. This shows all the adjustable parameters for the EA.

  5. Load Setfile: Click the 'Load' button. Navigate to the location where you saved the .set file, select it, and click 'Open'. The values in the 'Inputs' tab should update based on the loaded Setfile.

  6. Obtain Verification Key:

    • Log in to your FundedEA dashboard.

    • Click the 'Generate' button (or similar) for your license key.

    • Provide your email address and the MT4 account number you are currently logged into.

    • Check your email for the Verification Key.

  7. Enter Verification Key:

    • Copy the Verification Key received via email.

    • Back in the MT4 EA Properties 'Inputs' tab, scroll down to find the input field named accountVerificationKey (or similar).

    • Double-click in the 'Value' column next to this parameter name.

    • Paste your Verification Key into the field.

  8. Confirm Settings: Click 'OK' at the bottom of the EA Properties window.

Section 4: Final Verification

  1. Check Chart Icon: Look at the top-right corner of the chart where you attached the EA. You should see the name FundedEA Quantum and a Smiley Face icon (😊).

    • Troubleshooting: A Sad Face icon (☹️) indicates an issue. Common causes include:

      • 'Allow live trading' is unchecked in the EA properties ('Common' tab). Access properties again by right-clicking the chart > Expert Advisors > Properties, or pressing F7.

      • The main 'AutoTrading' button in the MT4 toolbar is disabled.

      • Incorrect Verification Key or login credentials.

  2. Check AutoTrading Button: Ensure the main 'AutoTrading' button in the MT4 toolbar (top center) is clicked and shows a green play icon. If it shows a red stop icon, click it once to enable automated trading globally on the platform.

  3. Check Terminal Logs: Open the 'Terminal' window at the bottom of MT4 (press Ctrl+T if hidden). Check the 'Experts' and 'Journal' tabs for any error messages. Successful initialization messages should be visible.

Installation Complete: Your FundedEA Quantum EA should now be installed, configured, and running on the selected chart.

Note: Modifying inputs based on Daily Analysis or ongoing strategy adjustments is an operational task performed after successful installation, typically by accessing the EA properties again (F7 or right-click chart > Expert Advisors > Properties). Refer to specific FundedEA operational guidelines for these adjustments.

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