Step-by-Step Guide to Connect TradingView to MT4/MT5

If you’re a trader who uses TradingView charts but prefers executing trades on MT4 or MT5, automating the connection between the two can save you time, reduce human error, and improve execution speed. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to connect TradingView alerts to MT4/MT5 step-by-step using simple, reliable methods.

Why Connect TradingView Alerts to MT4/MT5?

• Instant trade execution without manual clicking.
• Works for forex, commodities, stocks, and crypto trading.
• Integrates your TradingView strategy scripts directly with MT4/MT5.
• Perfect for copy trading, algo trading, and automated trading systems.

Step 1: Prepare Your TradingView Strategy

• Open your TradingView account.
• Create or choose a strategy from the Pine Script Editor or the built-in public library.
• Test the strategy in TradingView’s strategy tester.
• Establish alert conditions (e.g. when price crosses EMA or MACD signal crossover). 

Step 2: Select an Automation Bridge

• You'll need a tool or service to send TradingView alerts to MT4 or MT5, and some popular options include:
• Webhook + API bridge (these can be fast and reliable)
• Third-party connectors like MetaConnector, PineConnector or Local Trade Copier.
• Custom solutions from companies like Combiz Services Pvt Ltd for master-slave copy trading systems.

Step 3: Set up TradingView Webhook

In your TradingView alert set up, tick "Webhook URL".

• Then just add the webhook link provided by your automation tool.
• In your alert message, you will need to specify the trade details:

{

 "symbol": "EURUSD",

 "action": "BUY",

 "lots": 0.1

}

Step 4: Configure MT4/MT5

• Install the EA (Expert Advisor) or script provided by your connector.
• Make sure Algo Trading is enable in your MT4/MT5.
• Connect your MT4/MT5 account to the API bridge.

Step 5: Test the Connection

• Initiate a test alert in TradingView. 
• Check to see that the trade opens in MT4/MT5 instantly. 
• Make the necessary adjustments to slippage, lot size, and risk management settings. 

Step 6: Go Live

• Once your tests have been successful:
• Install in VPS to run 24/7. 
• Watch your trades initially to ensure you've done everything correctly. 
• Fine-tune your alerts for maximum profit and minimum drawdowns. 

Conclusion

By this point, hopefully, you realize automating alerts from TradingView to MT4/MT5 can be a game changer for your trading. Whether you're scalping, swing trading, or a longer-term strategies, the right automated solution can help you gain significant advantage. 

Alternatively, if you are looking for a professional setup for copy trading and automated execution, Combiz Services Pvt Ltd provides TradingView-to-MT4/MT5 integrations for Indian and global traders that are reliable.