🔧 MetaTrader 5 WebRequest Setup {#mt5-webrequest-setup}
⚠️ CRITICAL: Without proper WebRequest setup, the AI features will NOT work!
Step 1: Open MetaTrader 5 Options
Open MetaTrader 5 Go to Tools → Options (or press Ctrl+O ) Click on the Expert Advisors tab
Step 2: Enable WebRequest
✅ Check “Allow WebRequest for listed URL”
Step 3: Add Required URLs
In the URL list, add the following URLs exactly as shown:
Step 4: Apply Settings
Click OK to save settings Restart MetaTrader 5 completely Verify URLs are still listed after restart
🚨 Common WebRequest Issues
URLs must be added without trailing slashes HTTPS is required (not HTTP) Case-sensitive – copy exactly as shown Must restart MT5 after adding URLs
🤖 AI API Keys Setup {#ai-api-keys-setup}
🔵 Claude (Anthropic) API Setup
Cost: $15-20/month for moderate usage
Step 1: Create Account
Go to console.anthropic.com Click “Sign Up” or “Get Started” Create account with email/password Verify your email address
Step 2: Add Billing Information
Go to Billing section Add credit card or payment method Add initial credit ($5-20 recommended) Set spending limits if desired
Step 3: Generate API Key
Navigate to API Keys section Click “Create Key” Give it a descriptive name (e.g., “MT5 Trading”) Copy the API key (starts with sk-ant- ) Save immediately – you cannot view it again!
Step 4: Test API Key
Test with a small query first Monitor usage in the console Set billing alerts
🟢 OpenAI API Setup
Cost: $10-30/month for moderate usage
Step 1: Create Account
Go to platform.openai.com Click “Sign up” Create account or use Google/Microsoft login Verify email and phone number
Step 2: Add Payment Method
Go to Billing → Payment methods Add credit card Set usage limits (recommended: $20/month) Enable auto-recharge if desired
Step 3: Generate API Key
Go to API keys section Click “Create new secret key” Name your key (e.g., “Multi AI Advisor”) Copy the key (starts with sk-proj- or sk- ) Store securely – cannot be viewed again!
🟡 Grok (X.AI) API Setup
Cost: $25/month subscription + usage fees
Step 1: X Premium Account
You need X Premium or X Premium+ subscription Go to x.ai or console.x.ai Sign in with your X (Twitter) account Verify you have Premium subscription
Step 2: Access API Console
Navigate to X.AI console Accept terms of service Complete any required verification
Step 3: Generate API Key
Find API Keys or Developer section Create new API key Copy the key (format may vary) Note: Grok API is newer, interface may change
🔴 DeepSeek API Setup
Cost: $5-15/month for moderate usage
Step 1: Create Account
Go to platform.deepseek.com Click “Sign Up” Use email registration Verify email address
Step 2: Add Credits
Go to Billing or Credits section Purchase API credits Minimum purchase usually $5-10 Monitor credit usage
Step 3: Generate API Key
Navigate to API Keys Create new key Copy the API key Test with small requests first
🟣 Mistral AI API Setup
Cost: $8-20/month for moderate usage
Step 1: Create Account
Go to console.mistral.ai Sign up with email Verify email address Complete profile setup
Step 2: Billing Setup
Add payment method in Billing Purchase credits or set up subscription Set spending limits Configure usage alerts
Step 3: API Key Generation
Go to API Keys section Create new API key Copy the key securely Test API connectivity
🦙 Llama (Together AI) API Setup
Cost: $10-25/month for moderate usage
Step 1: Together AI Account
Go to api.together.xyz Sign up for account Verify email Complete onboarding
Step 2: Credits and Billing
Add payment method Purchase initial credits ($10-20) Set up auto-recharge if needed Monitor usage dashboard
Step 3: API Key Creation
Access API Keys section Generate new key Copy and store securely Note the key format
🔶 Google Gemini API Setup
Cost: $0-15/month (has free tier)
Step 1: Google Cloud Account
Go to aistudio.google.com Sign in with Google account Accept Gemini API terms Complete setup wizard
Step 2: Enable Gemini API
Go to Get API Key section Create new API key or use existing Enable billing if needed (for higher quotas) Set usage quotas
Step 3: API Key Setup
Copy your API key Test with free tier first Monitor usage in Google Cloud Console Upgrade billing if needed
⚙️ EA Configuration {#ea-configuration}
Step 1: Install EA
Copy Multi_AI_Advisor.ex5 to MQL5/Experts/ folder Restart MetaTrader 5 Find EA in Navigator → Expert Advisors
Step 2: Apply to Chart
Drag EA onto desired chart Expert Advisor settings window opens Configure settings as described below
Step 3: API Keys Configuration
In the AI API Settings section, enter your API keys:
OpenAI_API_Key = “sk-proj-your-key-here”
Mistral_API_Key = “your-mistral-key”
Grok_API_Key = “your-grok-key”
Deepseek_API_Key = “your-deepseek-key”
Together_API_Key = “your-together-key”
Gemini_API_Key = “your-gemini-key”
Step 4: AI Selection
Enable only the AIs you have API keys for:
✅ Use_Claude = true (if you have Claude API key) ✅ Use_OpenAI = true (if you have OpenAI API key) ❌ Use_Mistral = false (if no API key) etc.
Step 5: Model Selection
Choose cost-effective models:
Claude_Model = 0 (Haiku – cheapest) OpenAI_Model = 4 (GPT-4o-Mini – cheapest) Start with cheaper models to test
Step 6: Trading Settings
Trade_Take_Profit = 0 (no TP initially)
Trade_Stop_Loss = 0 (no SL initially)
Query_Interval_Minutes = 15 (moderate frequency)
Step 7: Enable EA
✅ Check “Allow automated trading” ✅ Check “Allow DLL imports” Click OK to apply settings
🔍 Troubleshooting {#troubleshooting}
Problem: “WebRequest not allowed”
Solution:
Double-check all URLs in MT5 Options Ensure HTTPS (not HTTP) Restart MT5 completely Check Expert Advisors tab settings
Problem: “Invalid API Key” errors
Solution:
Verify API key is copied correctly (no spaces) Check if API key is active (not expired) Verify billing/credits are available Test API key in provider’s console first
Problem: “Rate limit exceeded”
Solution:
Increase Query_Interval_Minutes Disable some AI models temporarily Check if you’ve exceeded monthly quotas Upgrade API plan if needed
Problem: “AI Signal: Pending…”
Solution:
Check internet connection Verify WebRequest URLs are correct Check MT5 logs for error messages Ensure market is open (AI queries pause when closed)
Problem: High API costs
Solution:
Use cheaper models (Haiku, GPT-4o-Mini) Increase query intervals Disable unused AI services Set spending limits in API consoles
Problem: Dashboard not showing
Solution:
Ensure Show_Dashboard = true Check chart zoom level Try different timeframe Remove and re-apply EA
🔒 Security Best Practices {#security-best-practices}
API Key Security
Never share API keys with anyone Don’t post keys in forums or screenshots Use separate keys for different applications Rotate keys regularly (monthly/quarterly) Set spending limits on all APIs
MetaTrader Security
Use strong password for MT5 account Enable two-factor authentication if available Keep MT5 updated to latest version Don’t share .set files containing API keys
Cost Management
Start with small limits ($10-20/month) Monitor usage daily initially Set billing alerts on all platforms Test with one AI before enabling all Use demo account for initial testing
Data Protection
API keys are encrypted in EA parameters No data stored locally by EA Direct communication with AI providers No third-party data sharing
💡 Pro Tips
Cost Optimization
Start with Claude Haiku + OpenAI GPT-4o-Mini (cheapest combination) Use 30-60 minute intervals for swing trading Disable AI during low-volatility periods Monitor costs weekly until you understand usage
Performance Optimization
Use faster timeframes (M15, H1) for better responsiveness Enable only 2-3 AI models initially Technical-only mode works great without API costs Test on demo account first
Best Practices
Manual trading only – EA provides analysis, you decide Start small – 0.01 lots maximum initially Understand signals before increasing position size Keep trading journal to track EA signal accuracy
📞 Support & Resources
Getting Help
Check this manual first for common issues Review MT5 Experts tab logs for errors Test individual APIs in their consoles Contact EA support with specific error messages
Useful Links
Before Contacting Support
Please provide:
MT5 build version Error messages from Experts tab EA settings (without API keys!) Steps to reproduce the issue Operating system version
🎯 Remember: Success with Multi AI Advisor depends on proper setup, understanding the signals, and disciplined manual trading decisions. The EA provides analysis – trading decisions remain yours!
