How to Run Your Profectus Trading Bot in MetaTrader 5 (MT5)
Your complete beginner-friendly guide (Windows)
You’ve just exported your first trading bot from Profectus. If not, grab a ready-made template bot here: Download Your First Trading Bot
To actually use your bot, you’ll run it inside MetaTrader 5 (MT5) — the world’s most widely used trading terminal.
Two Ways to Run Your Bot
Before we start, choose your setup path:
Option 1 — Trade Server (Paid - Recommended for Beginners)
If you want to skip installations, folders, and technical hurdles, go with this.
What is the Profectus Server?
A pre-configured trading server built with ForexVPS, the industry’s gold standard.
It comes with:
MT5 already installed
All Profectus bot templates preloaded
High-quality historical tick data prepared
24/7 uptime — no laptop sleep mode, no shutdowns
Perfect for beginners and pros needing stability
🎥 Profectus x ForexVPS Server
Option 2 — DIY: Set Up MT5 Yourself (Free)
If you want to run MT5 locally on your machine, follow the full sequence below.
This matches the onboarding video exactly.
🎥 Step-by-Step MT5 Setup (Windows)
DIY Setup: Full Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1 — Download MetaTrader 5
Download MetaTrader 5 for Windows
(Mac users: Check this article)Run the installer → “Next → Next → Finish.”
MT5 will launch automatically after installation.
Step 2 — Sign Up With a Broker (Demo Account)
MT5 needs a broker connection so it can pull live market data.
Without this, backtests will fail with errors.
We recommend BlackBull Markets (Profectus is an official partner).
It’s regulated, reliable, and offers high-quality MT5 feeds.
How to create your demo account
Use the BlackBull affiliate link (in the video description).
Enter your email and personal information.
Complete the signup steps.
Skip ID verification — it isn’t needed for demo trading.
Then:
Go to Trading Accounts → Demo → Create Demo Account
Settings recommended in your video:
Leverage: higher (to avoid margin issues)
Balance: 100,000 (for easy testing)
Account Type: Standard
Copy:
Account Number
Password
Server Name
Step 3 — Log Into MT5 With Your Demo Account
Open MT5
Go to File → Login to Trade Account
Paste:
Login
Password
Server name (e.g., BlackBullMarkets-Demo)
Click OK
Wait a few seconds for connection confirmation
If connected successfully:
Market Watch will show live quotes
The connection bar (bottom right) turns green
Step 4 — Open the MT5 Data Folder
This is where all trading bots (EAs) must be placed.
In MT5: File → Open Data Folder
Then navigate to: MQL5 → Experts
Step 5 — Upload Your Profectus Trading Bot (.ex5)
Copy your downloaded .ex5 bot file
Paste it inside:
MQL5 → Experts → (your folder, e.g. “My first trading bot”)Close the folder
In MT5 → Navigator window:
Right-click Expert Advisors
Click Refresh
Your bot will now appear under Expert Advisors
Step 6 — Run Your First Visual Backtest (Your Dopamine Moment)
This is the part every beginner loves — watching the bot actually trade.
Open Strategy Tester
View → Strategy Tester
Choose:
Your Profectus EA
The correct symbol (e.g., GBPJPY)
The correct timeframe (e.g., H1)
Mode: Every tick (accurate)
Enable Visual Mode
Select a reasonable date range such as 'last year'
Click Start
A new window appears showing:
Candles moving
Trades being placed
Stop losses / take profits dynamically
Trade list in “Deals” or “History”