Requirements
- MetaTrader 5 terminal
- Forex: any broker
- Futures: AMP Futures
- Stocks: any broker - Collective2 Strategy ID
- Collective2 API Key (v4)
How to update
- Close MetaTrader 5
- Download the latest MT5 package
- Replace C2PlatformTransmit.ex5 in the MQL5\Services folder
- Restart MetaTrader 5
- Close MetaTrader 5
- Download the latest MT5 package
- Replace C2PlatformTransmit.ex5 in the MQL5\Services folder
- Restart MetaTrader 5
STEP 1 - Install or Update MetaTrader 5 Plugin
- Download the latest PlatformTransmit for MT5 package:
https://plugin.collective2.com/PlatformTransmit.MT5.zip - Close MetaTrader 5.
- Unzip the package.
- Open File - Open Data Folder.
- Copy C2PlatformTransmit.ex5 to MQL5\Services.
- Restart MetaTrader 5.
STEP 2 - Enable Collective2 API URL
- Open Tools - Options - Expert Advisors.
- Enable Allow WebRequest for listed URL.
- Add https://api4-general.collective2.com.
- This setting is still required even though PlatformTransmit runs as an MT5 service.
- Click OK.
STEP 3 - Connect and Start PlatformTransmit
- Open the Navigator window in MetaTrader 5.
- Under Services, use Add Service and select C2PlatformTransmit.
- Enter your C2 API Key (v4).
- Enter your MetaTrader 5 Account number.
- Enter your Collective2 Strategy ID.
- Click OK.
- Start the C2PlatformTransmit service from Navigator - Services if it does not start automatically.
- Check the Experts or Journal tab for startup messages from C2PlatformTransmit.
- Leave the service running and start trading.
STEP 4 - Stop PlatformTransmit
- Open Navigator - Services.
- Right-click C2PlatformTransmit and click Stop.
- If needed, remove the service instance from Navigator - Services.
- Check the Experts or Journal tab to confirm the service stopped.