XAUUSD Help Center

Question 1

How to Install and Activate XAUUSD?

Accepted Answer

Download the .ex5 file from your dashboard, place it in MT5's MQL5/Experts folder, attach it to a XAUUSD M5 chart, enter your license key in the Inputs tab, and enable AutoTrading.

Question 2

How to Fix AutoTrading is Disabled Error?

Accepted Answer

Click the AutoTrading button in the MT5 toolbar until it turns green. Also go to Tools → Options → Expert Advisors and ensure 'Allow automated trading' is checked.

Question 3

How to Fix Invalid License Key Error?

Accepted Answer

Copy your license key from the XAUUSD dashboard (never type manually), paste it into EA Properties → Inputs → LicenseKey field, and ensure the MT5 account number is registered in your dashboard.

Question 4

How to Buy an XAUUSD Subscription?

Accepted Answer

Visit the XAUUSD website at xauusdbot.com, choose your plan (Standard, Pro, or Business), complete checkout with Card/PayPal/Crypto, and receive your license key instantly by email.

Question 5

How to Fix Trading Not Allowed Error?

Accepted Answer

Ensure your broker account supports Expert Advisors (automated trading). Check Tools → Options → Expert Advisors in MT5 and confirm 'Allow automated trading' is enabled. Also verify your account is not a view-only or expired demo account.

Question 6

Why is My Algo Not Opening Any Trades?

Accepted Answer

Common reasons include: AutoTrading is off, spread is too high, News Filter is active, maximum open trades limit reached, wrong symbol or timeframe, or trading outside peak market hours. Check the MT5 Journal tab for specific messages from the Algo.

Question 7

How to Activate the News Filter in XAUUSD?

Accepted Answer

In MT5 EA Properties → Inputs tab, set UseNewsFilter to true, MinutesBefore to 30, and MinutesAfter to 30. Also go to Tools → Options → Expert Advisors, enable Allow WebRequest, and add https://ec.forexprostools.com to the URL whitelist.

Question 8

How to Install XAUUSD on macOS?

Accepted Answer

MetaTrader 5 has no native macOS app. Use CrossOver for Mac (from codeweavers.com) to run MT5 in a Windows compatibility layer, or rent a Windows VPS and connect via Microsoft Remote Desktop (recommended for best reliability).

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