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  how to set up mt4 messages to be sent to my mobile phone or email.

  Posted by s on July 11, 2024 at 20:20

  Setting up MetaTrader 4 (MT4) to send notifications to your mobile phone or email can help you stay updated with your trading activities even when you are away from your computer. Here is a step-by-step guide to configure these notifications.

  Setting Up Mobile Notifications in MT4

  Prerequisites

  1. MT4 App: Ensure you have the MetaTrader 4 app installed on your mobile device.
  2. MetaQuotes ID: You will need your MetaQuotes ID, which can be found in the mobile app.

  Steps

  1. Open MT4 on Your PC:
     • Launch the MetaTrader 4 platform on your desktop.
  2. Access Options:
     • Go to Tools in the menu bar and select Options or press Ctrl + O.
  3. Navigate to the Notifications Tab:
     • In the Options window, click on the Notifications tab.
  4. Enable Push Notifications:
     • Check the box that says Enable Push Notifications.
  5. Enter MetaQuotes ID:
     • Open the MT4 app on your mobile device.
     • Go to Settings and find your MetaQuotes ID.
     • Enter this ID in the MetaQuotes ID field in the Notifications tab on your desktop MT4.
  6. Test the Notifications:
     • Click on the Test button to ensure that the notifications are set up correctly. You should receive a test notification on your mobile device.
  7. Save Settings:
     • Click OK to save your settings.

  Setting Up Email Notifications in MT4

  

  Prerequisites

  • You need the SMTP server details of your email provider. For example, for Gmail:
    • SMTP Server: smtp.gmail.com
    • Port: 587 (TLS) or 465 (SSL)
    • Your email address and password.

  Steps

  1. Open MT4 on Your PC:
     • Launch the MetaTrader 4 platform on your desktop.
  2. Access Options:
     • Go to Tools in the menu bar and select Options or press Ctrl + O.
  3. Navigate to the Email Tab:
     • In the Options window, click on the Email tab.
  4. Configure Email Settings:
     • Check the box that says Enable.
     • Fill in the email settings as follows:
       • SMTP Server: Enter the SMTP server of your email provider (e.g., smtp.gmail.com).
       • SMTP Login: Enter your email address.
       • SMTP Password: Enter your email password.
       • From: Enter the same email address.
       • To: Enter the email address where you want to receive notifications.
  5. Test the Email:
     • Click on the Test button to send a test email. Check your email inbox to see if you received the test message.
  6. Save Settings:
     • Click OK to save your settings.

  Setting Up Alerts

  Creating Alerts

  1. Open MT4 on Your PC:
     • Launch the MetaTrader 4 platform on your desktop.
  2. Open the Terminal Window:
     • Press Ctrl + T to open the Terminal window if it is not already open.
  3. Go to the Alerts Tab:
     • In the Terminal window, click on the Alerts tab.
  4. Create a New Alert:
     • Right-click in the Alerts tab and select Create.
  5. Set Up Alert Conditions:
     • Configure the alert conditions:
       • Symbol: Choose the trading symbol.
       • Condition: Set the condition (e.g., Bid > Ask).
       • Value: Enter the value for the condition.
       • Source: You can leave this blank for basic alerts.
       • Action: Select Sound, File, Mail, or Notification.
       • Timeout: Set how often the alert should trigger.
       • Maximum Iterations: Set the maximum number of times the alert should trigger.
  6. Save the Alert:
     • Click OK to save the alert.

  How to Set Up MT4/MT5 Alerts on Your PHONE!

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4oO-3fMQ4QA

  By following these steps, you can ensure that you receive important updates and alerts from your MT4 platform directly on your mobile device or email. This setup allows you to stay informed about your trading activities and make timely decisions even when you are on the go.

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