Skip to main content

Can I program my indicators through the MT5 WebTrader?

Updated this week

No, you cannot program custom indicators directly through the MT5 WebTrader. To create or modify custom indicators for MT5, you need to use the MetaEditor program that comes bundled with the desktop version of MT5 for PC or Mac.

How to program custom indicators for MT5:

  1. Install the desktop version of FXTRADING.com Trader (MT5) on your PC or Mac

  2. Access MetaEditor by:

    • Right-clicking in the Navigator window within MT5

    • Selecting "Create" and then "Indicator"

    • Or using the Tools menu and selecting "MetaEditor"

  3. Write your indicator code using MQL5 programming language

  4. Compile the indicator to check for errors

  5. Test and implement your custom indicator

Once you've created your custom indicator using MetaEditor on the desktop version, you can use it in your MT5 platform. However, please note that while you can use pre-built custom indicators in WebTrader, the programming functionality is only available in the desktop application.

For traders who prefer web-based trading but need custom indicators, we recommend:

  • Creating indicators on the desktop version first

  • Using the desktop version for advanced customization needs

  • Using WebTrader for more basic trading functions where custom indicators aren't required

If you need assistance with programming indicators, consider exploring the MQL5 community resources or consulting with a programming specialist.

Did this answer your question?