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GOLDMINE bot setup guide

Follow this step-by-step walkthrough to install your bot on Windows or Mac, connect the license server, and start trading. Each step includes a photo placeholder so you can see exactly where to drag and drop files.

Windows setup Mac setup

Before you start

  • MT5 installed and logged in to your broker account.
  • EA file ready (.ex5 or .mq5).
  • License active for your account number.
  • WebRequest enabled for the license server URL.

Windows setup

Step 1 Download MT5 on Windows Install MT5

Download MT5 and log in to your broker account.

Step 2 Open MT5 data folder on Windows Open the data folder

In MT5 go to File > Open Data Folder.

Step 3 Copy EA into MQL5 Experts folder on Windows Copy the EA file

Paste the .ex5 into MQL5 > Experts.

Step 4 Drag the EA onto a chart on Windows Attach to chart

Restart MT5, then drag the EA onto XAUUSD.

Mac setup

If you use a Windows VPS, follow the Windows steps. For native Mac installs, use File > Open Data Folder in MT5 to locate MQL5 > Experts.

Step 1 Install MT5 on Mac Install MT5

Install MT5 for Mac and sign in to your account.

Step 2 Open MT5 data folder on Mac Open the data folder

Use File > Open Data Folder in MT5.

Step 3 Copy EA into MQL5 Experts folder on Mac Copy the EA file

Paste the .ex5 into MQL5 > Experts.

Step 4 Drag the EA onto a chart on Mac Attach to chart

Restart MT5, then drag the EA onto XAUUSD.

Common steps (all users)

Step 5 Allow WebRequest URL in MT5 Allow WebRequest

Tools > Options > Expert Advisors > Allow WebRequest. Add your license server URL.

Step 6 Enable AutoTrading in MT5 Enable AutoTrading

Click the AutoTrading button so it turns green.

Step 7 Confirm license is valid Confirm license

Check the Experts tab for "License valid".

Troubleshooting

  • "Account not licensed" means your account number or EA name does not match.
  • "WebRequest not allowed" means the server URL is not added in Options.
  • EA not visible? Restart MT5 after copying files into MQL5 > Experts.
  • No trades? Make sure AutoTrading is enabled and the chart is correct.

Need help?

If you get stuck, contact us and we will guide you through setup.

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