To install an Expert Advisor for automated or algorithmic trading, follow these steps:
- Open the MT4 platform Select ‘File’ from the main menu
- Click on ‘Open Data Folder’ to bring up a new folder panel
- Select the ‘MQL4’ folder, followed by the ‘Experts’ file
- Drag and drop your EA file(s) into this folder
- Restart MetaTrader 4 for your changes to take affect
If your Expert Advisor or Indicator is from the third party, please consult the EA/Indicator's provider for installation's troubleshoot.