Installation Guide

After purchase, you receive a ZIP file containing the EA, playbooks, and documentation. Extract it to any folder on your computer.

• The ZIP contains: EA/ folder, Playbooks/ folder, Docs/ folder, README_INSTALL.txt
• No installation wizard — just extract and copy files

In MetaTrader 5, go to File → Open Data Folder. This opens the folder where MT5 stores all EAs, indicators, and data.

• The path is typically: C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\MetaQuotes\Terminal\<hash>\
• Each MT5 installation has a unique hash folder

Copy all files from the EA/ folder into MQL5/Experts/ in your MT5 data folder.

• Copy: Liquidity_Pro.mq5, Liquidity_Pro.ex5, and all 23 XAUUSD_*.mqh files
• All .mqh files MUST be in the same folder as the .mq5
• If .ex5 doesn't load, open .mq5 in MetaEditor and press F7 to recompile

Copy all configuration files from the Playbooks/ folder into MQL5/Presets/Expert/ in your MT5 data folder.

• Create the Presets/Expert/ folder if it doesn't exist
• 8 playbook files: Auto, London Long, London Short, Range Only, Trend Only, Defend, Momentum Burst, Liquidity Intelligence

In MT5, open the Navigator panel (Ctrl+N). Right-click "Expert Advisors" and select "Refresh".

• You should see "Liquidity_Pro" in the Expert Advisors list
• If you don't see it, verify the files are in MQL5/Experts/

Open an XAUUSD chart (M5 timeframe recommended). Drag "Liquidity_Pro" from the Navigator onto the chart.

• Use M5 timeframe for the chart (EA reads 4H and 1H internally)
• Make sure the symbol matches your broker (XAUUSD, XAUUSD.sd, GOLD, etc.)

In the EA settings "Inputs" tab, find the "License Key" field. Enter the key emailed to you after purchase (format: LP-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX).

• The EA verifies your license with our server on startup
• Your MT5 account number is registered automatically
• 7-day offline grace period if the server is unreachable
• Manage your registered accounts at the Customer Portal

In the same "Inputs" tab, click "Load" and select "Liquidity_Pro_Auto.set" (the default playbook).

• This loads all parameters at once — no manual configuration needed
• Choose a different playbook for different market regimes
• Click "Reset" first if you see old values from a previous EA

In MT5, go to Tools → Options → Expert Advisors. Check "Allow WebRequest for listed URL" and add: https://liquidity-pro.pages.dev

• This allows the EA to verify your license key
• Without this, the EA cannot validate and will not trade
• The EA only contacts the license server — no other URLs

In the EA settings, check "Allow live trading" on the Common tab. Click OK. Ensure the AutoTrading button in the toolbar is enabled.

• Look for a smiley face icon in the top-right of the chart (green = running)
• Check the Experts tab for "Liquidity Pro initialized" and "AUTO-TRADING ENABLED"
• If you see "DECISION-SUPPORT MODE", auto-trading is OFF — re-check settings

Watch the Experts tab for diagnostic messages. The EA logs every analysis cycle, showing score, state, and detected components.

• DIAG messages show: trend, session, sweep, CHoCH, BOS, displacement, OB, FVG, score
• When a setup forms (Score ≥ 80, Grade A), the EA will execute automatically
• No setup = no trade — this is normal (4-6 trades per month)

Always run on a demo account for at least 1-2 weeks before going live. Verify the EA executes trades correctly and matches your expectations.

• Open a demo account with your broker
• Attach the EA to the demo XAUUSD chart
• Monitor trade execution, win rate, and behavior
• Only switch to live when you're confident