# Installing & Running on MT5

✅ Step 1: Download & Install MT5

1. Download **MetaTrader 5 platform** (make sure it's MT5, not MT4) from [https://www.metatrader5.com](https://www.metatrader5.com/)
2. Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation

#### ✅ Step 3: Log In to MQL5 to Access SmartChoise

1. In MT5, go to **Tools > Options > Community**.
2. Enter your **MQL5 username and password** (the same you used to buy or rent the EA).

#### ✅ Step 4: Install the EA from MQL5 Market

1. Open the **Market** tab (bottom of MT5) or **Tools > MQL5 Market**.
2. Search for **SmartChoise** in the top-right.
3. Click **Install** — the EA will be downloaded and added automatically to:`Navigator > Expert Advisors > Market`

#### ✅ Step 5: Attach the EA to a Chart

1. Open a **XAUUSD M1** chart (required).
2. In the **Navigator** panel, expand **Expert Advisors > Market**.
3. Right-click **SmartChoise** and choose **Attach to Chart**.
4. Make sure these are enabled in the **Common** tab of the options window:

   * ✅ **Allow Algo Trading**

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5. Select Inputs tab and adjust your desired settings
6. Click **OK**.

#### ✅ Step 6: Enable Algo Trading

* Click the **Algo Trading** button at the top of MT5. It should turn **green**.
* The blue hat :mortar\_board: in the chart’s top right corner means the EA is running. If the Hat is gray the EA won't open any trades

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