# Guide: Buying and Installing MT5 Indicators from MQL5 Market
## Prerequisites
– MetaTrader 5 platform installed
– Internet connection
– Payment method (credit card, PayPal, etc.)
## 1. Create MQL5 Community Account
1. Open MT5 platform
2. Click `Tools` → `Options` → `Community` tab
4. Complete registration form with email, username, and password
5. Verify email address
## 2. Fund Your MQL5 Account
1. Log in to MQL5.com
2. Click your username → `My Account` → `Balance`
3. Select `Deposit` and choose payment method
4. Follow payment instructions to add funds
5. Minimum deposit varies by payment method
## 3. Find and Purchase Indicator
1. In MT5, click `Tools` → `Market`
3. Use search or category filters to find indicators
4. Select indicator to view details page
5. Review screenshots, description, user ratings
6. Click `Buy` and confirm purchase
7. Purchase appears in `My Products`
## 4. Download and Install Indicator
### Method 1: Direct Installation
1. In MT5, go to `Market` tab
2. Navigate to `My Products`
3. Find purchased indicator
4. Click `Download`
5. Indicator installs automatically
### Method 2: Manual Installation
1. On MQL5.com, go to `My Products`
2. Download the indicator file (.ex5 or .mq5)
3. In MT5, click `File` → `Open Data Folder`
4. Navigate to `MQL5\Indicators`
5. Copy downloaded file into this folder
6. Restart MT5
## 5. Apply Indicator to Chart
1. In MT5, open desired chart
2. Right-click chart → `Indicators List` or press Ctrl+I
3. Find indicator under `Purchased`
4. Double-click or select and click `Attach`
5. Configure indicator settings if prompted
6. Click `OK`
## 6. Troubleshooting
– **Indicator not showing**: Restart MT5 or check if applied correctly
– **Indicator not found**: Verify installation location
– **License issues**: Ensure MT5 is connected to correct MQL5 account
– **Payment problems**: Contact MQL5 support at support@metaquotes.net
