Step 1 of 5 · ~30 sec

Connect a new account

The AlgoLens Expert Advisor reads your trade history (read-only) and never places or touches trades.

Account nickname

Any name that helps you identify this account across your dashboard. You can change it later.

Platform

Running both platforms? Pick one now — you can add unlimited accounts later.

Step 2 of 5 · ~1 min

Download the EA and drop it into the Experts folder

One file, one folder. The 40-second clip shows exactly where it goes.

Watch: installing the EA

0:40

Download AlgoLens EA for MT5 (v1.21)

In MetaTrader 5, click File → Open Data Folder, then open MQL5 → Experts
Move the downloaded AlgoLens.mq5 file into that Experts folder
Back in MT5, right-click Expert Advisors in the Navigator panel and choose Refresh. AlgoLens should appear in the list

AlgoLens doesn't show up after the refresh

Fully close and reopen MetaTrader 5 — that reliably loads and compiles it. There's nothing to compile by hand.

Step 3 of 5 · ~30 sec

Allow AlgoLens in MetaTrader's settings

MetaTrader blocks expert advisors from sending data out by default. You allow our address once — without this step, no data reaches your dashboard. It's the step most people miss.

Watch: enabling the connection

0:25

Click to copy this address — you'll paste it into MetaTrader in a moment:

https://algolens.ai

Open Tools → Options → Expert Advisors
Tick “Allow WebRequest for listed URL”
Click “+ add new URL”, paste, and press OK

I don't see that option

Make sure you opened Tools → Options from the top menu bar (not the chart right-click menu). The Expert Advisors tab is along the top of that window.

Step 4 of 5 · ~30 sec

Attach the EA to any chart

Open any chart. Any symbol works — the EA reads every trade on the account regardless of the chart.

Watch: attaching to a chart

0:31

Drag AlgoLens from the Navigator panel onto the chart
In the window that opens, keep “Allow live trading” checked and click OK
Make sure Algo Trading is enabled in the top toolbar (the button is green/highlighted)

Step 5 of 5

Watching for your first sync

AlgoLens is checking for the connection automatically — usually under a minute. No need to refresh or click anything.

💡Tip: once the EA is attached, close and reopen MetaTrader once to be sure it starts and runs the first sync.

It's been more than 2 minutes and nothing happened

1. Is the Algo Trading toolbar button green? If it's gray, the EA can't run.

2. Re-check step 3 — the WebRequest URL is the most common miss. It must read exactly https://algolens.ai.

3. Open the Experts tab at the bottom of MetaTrader and look for red AlgoLens messages — send us a screenshot of that tab and we'll spot the issue fast.

Stuck? Contact support with a screenshot — real human, usually < 24h.

Setup FAQ

Common questions during installation

Does the EA need to run 24/7?

The EA needs your MT5 terminal running for trades to sync in real time. Most EA traders already use a VPS for this. If you only run MT5 on your computer, trades sync whenever the platform is open.

Will the EA conflict with my other EAs?

No. AlgoLens reads trade data and never places, modifies, or closes trades. It uses minimal CPU and runs as a passive observer.

What if I have multiple trading accounts?

Install the EA on each terminal using that account's download. AlgoLens recognizes each account separately and lets you analyze them individually or as a combined portfolio.

Does this work with all brokers?

Yes. AlgoLens works with any broker that supports MetaTrader 5. The EA only reads data from your terminal, so broker compatibility is not an issue.

Will historical trades sync, or only new ones?

Both. When you first connect, the EA syncs your full trade history available in the terminal. After that, new trades sync as they close.

I installed the EA but no trades are showing