TradingView Automation Made Simple: A Step-by-Step Guide for MT4 & MT5 Traders

If you already chart in TradingView but place orders in MetaTrader, you know the pain of copying prices by hand—or worse, missing a trade entirely while you're away from the screen. In this guide you'll learn how to connect the two platforms in minutes, automate every signal, and keep complete control of your lot sizes and risk. No code, no VPS headaches, and a free 14-day trial to test it all.

Why bother automating TradingView?

• Instant execution – Webhooks fire the moment your alert triggers, so your fill usually lands inside MetaTrader in under a second.
• Zero double-entry – Lot size, symbol, and order type flow from the alert; you just watch the chart.
• Trade while you sleep – PineXchange's cloud bridge listens 24/7 even if your PC is off.
• Keep your indicators – Use any paid or custom script you already trust; automation happens after the alert, not inside it.

What you need before you start

(Friendly tip: If you already run MetaTrader on a laptop that sleeps, consider moving it to a lightweight VPS or a spare mini-PC later. It isn't required for the trial, but 24-hour uptime will protect you from missed fills.)

Step 1 – Grab your License ID and Link Key

1. Log in to PineXchange and open Accounts → Link Keys.
2. Click New Key.
3. Copy the License ID and Link Key—they function like a username and password for the bridge.

Step 2 – Create a webhook alert in TradingView

1. On the chart that should fire orders, click Create Alert.
2. Tick Webhook URL and paste the PineXchange endpoint (you'll find it on the Link Keys page).
3. Paste the pre-written JSON template from the same page into the Message box.
4. Change a single word—buy, sell, buy exit or sell exit—to match the order type you want that alert to place.
5. No coding required: PineXchange ships four ready-made templates for indicator alerts and a single template for strategy alerts, so you never have to hunt through brackets or commas.

Step 3 – Install the PineXchange EA in MT4 or MT5

1. Download the EA from your dashboard and drop the file into the Experts folder (MetaTrader walks you there via File → Open Data Folder).
2. Restart MetaTrader, then drag the EA onto any chart.
3. In the EA settings panel:
• Paste the same License ID and Link Key.
• Set EnableTrading to true if you want the EA to place live orders (leave it off while you test).
4. Under Tools → Options → Expert Advisors, enable WebRequest and add the PineXchange URL listed in the docs.
5. That's it—new alerts now jump straight from TradingView into MetaTrader with your chosen lot size and risk parameters.

Common questions (and quick answers)

Ready to test it yourself?

Experience TradingView automation free for 14 days—no credit card required. Create your Link Key, fire your first alert, and watch the trade appear in MetaTrader. Click below to begin.