Multi AI Advisor – User Manual – Setup Guide

🔧 MetaTrader 5 WebRequest Setup {#mt5-webrequest-setup}

⚠️ CRITICAL: Without proper WebRequest setup, the AI features will NOT work!

Step 1: Open MetaTrader 5 Options

1. Open MetaTrader 5
2. Go to Tools → Options (or press Ctrl+O )
3. Click on the Expert Advisors tab

Step 2: Enable WebRequest

1. ✅ Check “Allow WebRequest for listed URL”

Step 3: Add Required URLs

In the URL list, add the following URLs exactly as shown:

Step 4: Apply Settings

1. Click OK to save settings
2. Restart MetaTrader 5 completely
3. Verify URLs are still listed after restart

🚨 Common WebRequest Issues

• URLs must be added without trailing slashes
• HTTPS is required (not HTTP)
• Case-sensitive – copy exactly as shown
• Must restart MT5 after adding URLs

1. Go to console.anthropic.com
2. Click “Sign Up” or “Get Started”
3. Create account with email/password
4. Verify your email address

Step 2: Add Billing Information

1. Go to Billing section
2. Add credit card or payment method
3. Add initial credit ($5-20 recommended)
4. Set spending limits if desired

Step 3: Generate API Key

1. Navigate to API Keys section
2. Click “Create Key”
3. Give it a descriptive name (e.g., “MT5 Trading”)
4. Copy the API key (starts with sk-ant- )
5. Save immediately – you cannot view it again!

Step 4: Test API Key

• Test with a small query first
• Monitor usage in the console
• Set billing alerts

🟢 OpenAI API Setup

Cost: $10-30/month for moderate usage

Step 1: Create Account

1. Go to platform.openai.com
2. Click “Sign up”
3. Create account or use Google/Microsoft login
4. Verify email and phone number

Step 2: Add Payment Method

1. Go to Billing → Payment methods
2. Add credit card
3. Set usage limits (recommended: $20/month)
4. Enable auto-recharge if desired

Step 3: Generate API Key

1. Go to API keys section
2. Click “Create new secret key”
3. Name your key (e.g., “Multi AI Advisor”)
4. Copy the key (starts with sk-proj- or sk- )
5. Store securely – cannot be viewed again!

🟡 Grok (X.AI) API Setup

Cost: $25/month subscription + usage fees

Step 1: X Premium Account

1. You need X Premium or X Premium+ subscription
2. Go to x.ai or console.x.ai
3. Sign in with your X (Twitter) account
4. Verify you have Premium subscription

Step 2: Access API Console

1. Navigate to X.AI console
2. Accept terms of service
3. Complete any required verification

Step 3: Generate API Key

1. Find API Keys or Developer section
2. Create new API key
3. Copy the key (format may vary)
4. Note: Grok API is newer, interface may change

🔴 DeepSeek API Setup

Cost: $5-15/month for moderate usage

Step 1: Create Account

1. Go to platform.deepseek.com
2. Click “Sign Up”
3. Use email registration
4. Verify email address

Step 2: Add Credits

1. Go to Billing or Credits section
2. Purchase API credits
3. Minimum purchase usually $5-10
4. Monitor credit usage

Step 3: Generate API Key

1. Navigate to API Keys
2. Create new key
3. Copy the API key
4. Test with small requests first

🟣 Mistral AI API Setup

Cost: $8-20/month for moderate usage

Step 1: Create Account

1. Go to console.mistral.ai
2. Sign up with email
3. Verify email address
4. Complete profile setup

Step 2: Billing Setup

1. Add payment method in Billing
2. Purchase credits or set up subscription
3. Set spending limits
4. Configure usage alerts

Step 3: API Key Generation

1. Go to API Keys section
2. Create new API key
3. Copy the key securely
4. Test API connectivity

🦙 Llama (Together AI) API Setup

Cost: $10-25/month for moderate usage

Step 1: Together AI Account

1. Go to api.together.xyz
2. Sign up for account
3. Verify email
4. Complete onboarding

Step 2: Credits and Billing

1. Add payment method
2. Purchase initial credits ($10-20)
3. Set up auto-recharge if needed
4. Monitor usage dashboard

Step 3: API Key Creation

1. Access API Keys section
2. Generate new key
3. Copy and store securely
4. Note the key format

🔶 Google Gemini API Setup

Cost: $0-15/month (has free tier)

Step 1: Google Cloud Account

1. Go to aistudio.google.com
2. Sign in with Google account
3. Accept Gemini API terms
4. Complete setup wizard

Step 2: Enable Gemini API

1. Go to Get API Key section
2. Create new API key or use existing
3. Enable billing if needed (for higher quotas)
4. Set usage quotas

Step 3: API Key Setup

1. Copy your API key
2. Test with free tier first
3. Monitor usage in Google Cloud Console
4. Upgrade billing if needed

⚙️ EA Configuration {#ea-configuration}

Step 1: Install EA

1. Copy Multi_AI_Advisor.ex5 to MQL5/Experts/ folder
2. Restart MetaTrader 5
3. Find EA in Navigator → Expert Advisors

Step 2: Apply to Chart

1. Drag EA onto desired chart
2. Expert Advisor settings window opens
3. Configure settings as described below

Step 3: API Keys Configuration

In the AI API Settings section, enter your API keys:

        Claude_API_Key = "sk-ant-api03-your-key-here"
OpenAI_API_Key = "sk-proj-your-key-here"  
Mistral_API_Key = "your-mistral-key"
Grok_API_Key = "your-grok-key"
Deepseek_API_Key = "your-deepseek-key"
Together_API_Key = "your-together-key"
Gemini_API_Key = "your-gemini-key"

Step 4: AI Selection

Enable only the AIs you have API keys for:

• ✅ Use_Claude = true (if you have Claude API key)
• ✅ Use_OpenAI = true (if you have OpenAI API key)
• ❌ Use_Mistral = false (if no API key)
• etc.

Step 5: Model Selection

Choose cost-effective models:

• Claude_Model = 0 (Haiku – cheapest)
• OpenAI_Model = 4 (GPT-4o-Mini – cheapest)
• Start with cheaper models to test

Step 6: Trading Settings

        Trade_Lot_Size = 0.01 (minimum size for testing)
Trade_Take_Profit = 0 (no TP initially)
Trade_Stop_Loss = 0 (no SL initially)
Query_Interval_Minutes = 15 (moderate frequency)

Step 7: Enable EA

1. ✅ Check “Allow automated trading”
2. ✅ Check “Allow DLL imports”
3. Click OK to apply settings

🔍 Troubleshooting {#troubleshooting}

Problem: “WebRequest not allowed”

Solution:

1. Double-check all URLs in MT5 Options
2. Ensure HTTPS (not HTTP)
3. Restart MT5 completely
4. Check Expert Advisors tab settings

Problem: “Invalid API Key” errors

Solution:

1. Verify API key is copied correctly (no spaces)
2. Check if API key is active (not expired)
3. Verify billing/credits are available
4. Test API key in provider’s console first

Problem: “Rate limit exceeded”

Solution:

1. Increase Query_Interval_Minutes
2. Disable some AI models temporarily
3. Check if you’ve exceeded monthly quotas
4. Upgrade API plan if needed

Problem: “AI Signal: Pending…”

Solution:

1. Check internet connection
2. Verify WebRequest URLs are correct
3. Check MT5 logs for error messages
4. Ensure market is open (AI queries pause when closed)

Problem: High API costs

Solution:

1. Use cheaper models (Haiku, GPT-4o-Mini)
2. Increase query intervals
3. Disable unused AI services
4. Set spending limits in API consoles

Problem: Dashboard not showing

Solution:

1. Ensure Show_Dashboard = true
2. Check chart zoom level
3. Try different timeframe
4. Remove and re-apply EA

🔒 Security Best Practices {#security-best-practices}

API Key Security

1. Never share API keys with anyone
2. Don’t post keys in forums or screenshots
3. Use separate keys for different applications
4. Rotate keys regularly (monthly/quarterly)
5. Set spending limits on all APIs

MetaTrader Security

1. Use strong password for MT5 account
2. Enable two-factor authentication if available
3. Keep MT5 updated to latest version
4. Don’t share .set files containing API keys

Cost Management

1. Start with small limits ($10-20/month)
2. Monitor usage daily initially
3. Set billing alerts on all platforms
4. Test with one AI before enabling all
5. Use demo account for initial testing

Data Protection

1. API keys are encrypted in EA parameters
2. No data stored locally by EA
3. Direct communication with AI providers
4. No third-party data sharing

💡 Pro Tips

Cost Optimization

• Start with Claude Haiku + OpenAI GPT-4o-Mini (cheapest combination)
• Use 30-60 minute intervals for swing trading
• Disable AI during low-volatility periods
• Monitor costs weekly until you understand usage

Performance Optimization

• Use faster timeframes (M15, H1) for better responsiveness
• Enable only 2-3 AI models initially
• Technical-only mode works great without API costs
• Test on demo account first

Best Practices

• Manual trading only – EA provides analysis, you decide
• Start small – 0.01 lots maximum initially
• Understand signals before increasing position size
• Keep trading journal to track EA signal accuracy

📞 Support & Resources

Getting Help

1. Check this manual first for common issues
2. Review MT5 Experts tab logs for errors
3. Test individual APIs in their consoles
4. Contact EA support with specific error messages

Useful Links

Before Contacting Support

Please provide:

1. MT5 build version
2. Error messages from Experts tab
3. EA settings (without API keys!)
4. Steps to reproduce the issue
5. Operating system version

🎯 Remember: Success with Multi AI Advisor depends on proper setup, understanding the signals, and disciplined manual trading decisions. The EA provides analysis – trading decisions remain yours!