TradingView alert setup for MT5 and cTrader

PineHook sends TradingView webhook alerts to broker accounts on MetaTrader 5 or cTrader. Start by connecting the platform you trade on, then test an alert before using it with a live account.

Choose your platform#

• Connect MetaTrader 5 if you run the PineHook Expert Advisor in your MT5 terminal.
• Connect cTrader if you want to authorize an account through your cTrader ID. There is no EA to install.

Both routes use the same alert syntax, though broker rules and account settings can affect the resulting trade. See how an alert reaches your account for the steps between TradingView and the broker.

Send a test alert#

Once your account is connected, create a TradingView alert with a webhook message like this:

LICENSE_KEY,buy,EURUSD,size_lots=0.1,sl_pips=50,tp_pips=100

Replace LICENSE_KEY with your license key and use a symbol your broker offers. Check the parameters in the command guide, then validate the message in Signal Logs before sending a demo trade.

If the alert does not arrive or the broker rejects the order, follow the alert troubleshooting guide.