The MetaTrader platform (MT4 and MT5) allows for flexible customization of the interface, workspace, technical tools, and trading algorithms to suit your preferences.
You can save your custom settings to ensure they are preserved after restarting the terminal.
Templates: Chart layout and settings
What does a template save?
Color scheme
Chart type (candlesticks, bars, line)
Timeframe
Applied indicators and their parameters
Grid, levels, zoom, and other visual settings
How do I save a template?
Customize the chart to your preference.
Right-click on the chart, select "Templates", and click "Save Template".
Enter a template name and click "Save".
How do I apply a template to another chart?
Right-click on the chart, select "Templates", and click "Load Template".
Select the desired template from the list and click "Open".
Where are templates stored?
MT4:
MQL4/Profiles/TemplatesMT5:
MQL5/Profiles/TemplatesorTemplates
Profiles: The entire workspace environment
What does a profile save?
All open charts
The position and size of open charts
Applied templates and tools
Selected currency pairs and symbols
How do I save a profile?
Go to the "File" menu and select "Profiles" > "Save As".
Enter a name for the profile and click "OK".
Where do I find saved profiles?
Go to the "File" menu and select "Profiles".
Choose your desired profile from the list.
Where are profiles stored?
MT4:
MQL4/ProfilesMT5:
MQL5/Profiles
Indicator and Expert Advisor settings (.set files)
If you frequently use the same parameters for Expert Advisors or indicators, you can save them in a separate configuration file.
Note: You can save and load settings for Expert Advisors as well as custom or external indicators. However, you cannot save the settings of built-in terminal indicators separately. In that case, save the entire template instead.
How do I save a .set file?
In the "Navigator" panel, double-click the desired indicator or Expert Advisor to open its settings window.
Configure your desired parameters on the "Inputs" tab.
Click the "Save" button.
Enter a file name and click "Save" (the file will be saved with a
.setextension).
How do I load saved indicator or Expert Advisor settings?
In the "Navigator" panel, double-click the desired indicator or Expert Advisor to open its settings window.
On the "Inputs" tab, click the "Load" button.
Select the previously saved
.setfile and click "Open".
Where are .set files stored?
MT4:
MQL4/PresetsMT5:
MQL5/Profiles/Presets
Terminal settings (general preferences)
Settings configured under "Tools" > "Options", such as alerts, trading preferences, server data, and interface language, are saved automatically when you close the terminal and are stored in configuration files:
MT4:
config/terminal.iniMT5:
config/(includescommunity.ini,terminal.ini, and other files)
If needed, you can copy these configuration files and transfer them to another MetaTrader installation to restore your settings quickly.