How do I add an indicator in MT5?

Steps to add a built-in indicator:

  1. Open a chart in MT5.
  2. Click Insert in the menu bar and select Indicators.
  3. Browse to the indicator category (e.g., Trend, Oscillators, Volumes).
  4. Click the indicator name (e.g., Moving Average, RSI).
  5. Set the parameters in the dialog and click OK.

The indicator appears on your chart or in a sub-window below it.

To add a custom indicator:

  1. Download the indicator file (.ex5 format).
  2. In MT5, go to File > Open Data Folder.
  3. Navigate to MQL5 > Indicators and paste the file.
  4. Restart MT5 or right-click the Navigator panel > Refresh.
  5. Find the indicator under Navigator > Indicators and drag it onto the chart.

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