Set push notification alerts
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You can send a push notification to your phone when certain conditions are met on your PC MetaTrader4 (MT4) / MetaTrader5 (MT5). Please note that the alerts are only available when MT4/MT5 for PC is running.
Popular for EA and indicators
The push notifications are often used with Expert Advisors (EA) and indicators to keep you updated on your trades and opportunities while away from your PC. Besides EA and indicators, you can also set the custom rules to receive push notifications.
If you want push notifications with your alert, you must first install the MT4/MT5 app on your phone, then register the MetaQuotes ID on your PC MT4/MT5.
Here we will look at how to set up the alert with push notifications sent to your phone on MT4/MT5.
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Step 1
First, you need to get the MetaQuotes ID on your phone for receiving push notifications.
The way to check your MetaQuotes ID depends on your mobile device.
Related article: Check MetaQuotes ID
Step 2
On PC MT4, click "Tools" in the menu and select "Options". (Shortcut keys: "Ctrl"+"O")
Step 3
In the "Notifications" tab, check the "Enable Push Notifications" box.
Step 4
Type your MetaQuotes ID in the "MetaQuotes ID" field and click "OK". You can click "Test" to send a test notification to your phone.
Only push notification settings are needed for EA/indicators
If you wish to use push notifications for the alert feature of Expert Advisor (EA) or indicators, you only need to complete up to step 4 and no further settings are required. A push notification will be sent when the conditions set on the EA/indicator side are met. To define the alert conditions yourself, you will need to follow step 5 onwards.
Step 5
Proceed to the alert settings. Click the "Alerts" tab of the Terminal and right-click in the tab.
Step 6
Select "Create" from the context menu.
Step 7
Check the "Enable" box and select "Notification" in the "Action" field.
Step 8
Set the notification message in the "Source" field.
Step 9
Configure the alert settings and click "OK".
|
Number |
Item name |
Description |
|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Expiration |
Specify the expiration time for the alert. To set the expiration time, check the box and enter the date and time or select them by clicking the calendar icon. |
|
2 |
Symbol/Condition/Value |
Specify the symbol, condition, and value for the alert. Bid <: Notify when the bid price of the symbol goes below the specified value. Bid >: Notify when the bid price of the symbol goes above the specified value. Ask <: Notify when the ask price of the symbol goes below the specified value. Ask >: Notify when the ask price of the symbol goes above the specified value. Time =: Notify at the specified time. Set the value as "HH:MM". |
"Timeout" is unnecessary
For push notifications, since the maximum iteration is fixed at 1, specifying a timeout (which represents the minimum time interval) is both meaningless and unnecessary.
Step 10
You will see the alert you have set in the "Alerts" tab.
Once the alert is finished, there will be a check mark.
Step 11
To edit the alert settings, right-click on the alert and select "Modify" in the context menu. You can also select "Delete" if you wish to remove the alert, or "Enable On/Off" to disable it temporarily.
Step 1
First, you need to get the MetaQuotes ID on your phone for receiving push notifications.
The way to check your MetaQuotes ID depends on your mobile device.
Related articles: Check MetaQuotes ID
Step 2
On PC MT5, click "Tools" in the menu and select "Options". (Shortcut keys: "Ctrl"+"O")
Step 3
In the "Notifications" tab, check the "Enable Push notifications" box.
Step 4
Type your MetaQuotes ID in the "MetaQuotes ID" field and click "OK". You can click "Test" to send a test notification to your phone.
Only push notification settings are needed for EA/indicators
If you wish to use push notifications for the alert feature of Expert Advisor (EA) or indicators, you only need to complete up to step 4 and no further settings are required. A push notification will be sent when the conditions set on the EA/indicator side are met. To define the alert conditions yourself, you will need to follow step 5 onwards.
Step 5
Choose the "Alerts" tab in the toolbox and right-click. Select "Create" from the context menu.
Step 6
Check the "Enable" box and select "Notification" in the "Action" field.
Step 7
Set the notification message in the "Source" field.
Step 8
Configure the alert settings and click "OK".
|
Number |
Item name |
Description |
|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Expiration |
Specify the expiration time for the alert. To set the expiration time, check the box and enter or select the date and time. If you don't want to set it, put an X mark in the box. |
|
2 |
Symbol/Condition/Value |
Specify the symbol, condition, and value for the alert. Bid <: Notify when the bid price of the symbol goes below the specified value. Bid >: Notify when the bid price of the symbol goes above the specified value. Ask <: Notify when the ask price of the symbol goes below the specified value. Ask >: Notify when the ask price of the symbol goes above the specified value. Last <: Notify when the last price of the symbol goes below the specified value. Last >: Notify when the last price of the symbol goes above the specified value. Volume <: Notify when the last traded volume of the symbol goes below the specified value. Set the value in price (base currency). Volume >: Notify when the last traded volume of the symbol goes above the specified value. Set the value in price (base currency). Time =: Notify at the specified time. Set the value as "HH:MM". |
"Timeout" is unnecessary
For push notifications, since the maximum iteration is fixed at 1, specifying a timeout (which represents the minimum time interval) is both meaningless and unnecessary.
Step 9
You will see the alert you have set in the "Alerts" tab.
Once the alert is finished, the bell icon will change to a check mark.
Step 10
To edit the alert settings, right-click on the alert and select "Modify" in the context menu. You can also select "Delete" if you wish to remove the alert, or "Disable" to disable it temporarily.
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