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Setup guide

Install LOCKERZ in MetaTrader 5

Follow the steps in order. Tap any screenshot to enlarge it.

Installation Steps

Follow the steps below in order. Each step shows what your MetaTrader 5 screen should look like.

1Download the EA file

Tap the button below to download the LOCKERZ.ex5 file.

DOWNLOAD LOCKERZ EA

2Open the MT5 Data Folder

In MetaTrader 5, select File → Open Data Folder (shortcut Ctrl+Shift+D).

MT5 File menu with Open Data Folder highlighted
Figure 1: File → Open Data Folder

3Open the MQL5 folder, then Experts

In the window that opens, double-click the MQL5 folder.

Terminal data folder with MQL5 folder selected
Figure 2: Open the MQL5 folder

Then open the Experts folder.

MQL5 folder with Experts folder selected
Figure 3: Open the Experts folder

4Copy the EA into Experts

Paste LOCKERZ.ex5 into the Experts folder.

Experts folder showing LOCKERZ files
Figure 4: Paste LOCKERZ into the Experts folder

5Refresh the Navigator and attach the EA

Return to MetaTrader 5, right-click the Navigator panel and select Refresh. Find LOCKERZ under Expert Advisors, then drag it onto a chart (use XAUUSD as the primary symbol where appropriate).

Navigator showing LOCKERZ under Expert Advisors
Figure 5: LOCKERZ listed in the Navigator

6Allow Algo Trading for the EA

In the EA properties window, open the Common tab and tick Allow Algo Trading, then press OK.

LOCKERZ 2.17 properties with Allow Algo Trading checked
Figure 6: EA properties — Allow Algo Trading checked

Also make sure the global Algo Trading button on the MT5 toolbar is switched ON (green).

7Configure WebRequest (Telegram & licence)

In MT5 go to Tools → Options (shortcut Ctrl+O).

MT5 Tools menu with Options highlighted
Figure 7: Tools → Options

Open the Experts tab, tick Allow algorithmic trading and Allow WebRequest for listed URL, then add these addresses one by one:

  • https://api.telegram.org
  • https://t.me
  • https://lockerz-lic.ence.workers.dev
Options window, Experts tab, with the three WebRequest URLs listed
Figure 8: Experts tab — Allow algorithmic trading and WebRequest URLs

Click OK to save. Restart or re-attach the EA if required. Contact the developer if you need assistance with setup access.

Contact LOCKERZ Support on Telegram

Next steps

Once the EA is attached and WebRequest is set up, the dashboard appears on your chart. Read the User Manual for the dashboard buttons, Daily Setup panel and risk rules, and see How Our System Works for the process behind each Daily Setup.

Contact LOCKERZ Support on Telegram