1Recommended Brokers
⭐ We Strongly Recommend MT5
MetaTrader 5 (MT5) is our preferred platform and offers the best performance with our auto-trading system.
- Faster synchronization - Real-time position updates
- More reliable connection - Better API stability
- Superior performance - Optimized for automated trading
⚠️ While MT4 is supported, we've seen better results and fewer issues with MT5 accounts. Choose MT5 when opening a new broker account.
2Prerequisites
Before you begin, ensure you have the following details from your broker. You can usually find these in the "Account Created" email sent by your broker.
Server Name
Must match exactly what is in your broker's email (e.g., ICMarkets-Server01).
Trading Password
You need the Master/Trading password, not the Investor (read-only) password.
Important Checks
- No Installation Needed: You do NOT need to install any software, EA, or keep your computer on. Our system runs 24/7 in the cloud.
- Disable 2FA: If your broker requires a One-Time Password (OTP) to login to MT4/MT5, you must disable it or the connection will fail.
3Connection Steps (5-Step Workaround)
Go to the Auto Trading page and clickConnect Account.
Click "Generate MT4 Link" or "Generate MT5 Link" depending on your broker. This opens a MetaAPI configuration page where you enter your broker credentials securely.
📋 MetaAPI Configuration Settings:
⚠️ Note: This is MetaAPI's hosting region, NOT your broker's server. You'll enter your broker server name later in Tradechangers.
Back in Tradechangers, click "Add new account" and fill in:
- Friendly Name: e.g., "FTMO Challenge"
- Platform: MT4 or MT5
- Login: Your broker account number
- Server: Broker server name (e.g., ICMarkets-Server)
- Broker: e.g., IC Markets
Log into metaapi.cloud → Go to Accounts → Find your newly created account.
1. Copy the Account ID (a UUID like: 407814c2-28de-4000-baac-ecbb4f39631e)
🔑 Critical: Get "Account access token"
2. Click the ⋮ menu next to your account → Select "Account access token"
3. Copy the token that appears (NOT the general API token!)
⚠️ Warning: WhatsApp may add spaces when pasting - token will be auto-trimmed
Back in the connection dialog:
- Paste your Account ID in "MetaApi Account ID or JSON"
- Paste your Account access token in "Account Access Token"
Click the "Connect" button to save the account.
Your account appears with a red dot. Click the refresh icon next to the account to sync with MetaAPI.
Once the dot turns green, your account is fully connected and ready to receive trades.
Once connected, click Configure to set your risk parameters.
Follow Strategy (Recommended)
Uses the lot size calculated by our professional strategy.
Fixed Lot Size (Advanced)
Override the strategy to always trade a specific size (e.g., 0.10 lots).
