FBS MT5: server names, demo vs live and TradingView alerts

FBS MT5 server names: FBS-Real and FBS-Demo (verified)

FBS publishes these MetaTrader 5 servers in the MT5 app links of its broker for MT5 page (verified 4 October 2026):

The numbered names you may also see on that page (FBS-Real-1 and so on) belong to its MetaTrader 4 list; SignalForge works with MT5 only. FBS's help center says the server of your account is given to you when it is opened and can be checked in the Trader Area, in Account info. Register exactly that string in SignalForge.

Demo or live: what changes

Nothing in the bridge: the alert, the EA and the dashboard are the same. Only the MT5 login and server change. Test every new alert on FBS-Demo, then register the live login with its real server and repeat one small test trade.

How to connect TradingView to FBS MT5

1. Create your SignalForge account (14-day free trial, no card) and copy your webhook URL from the dashboard.
2. Register your FBS account in the dashboard with your MT5 login and the exact server string (FBS-Demo while you test, then your live server).
3. Install the SignalForge EA in that MT5 terminal, drag it onto one chart and switch Algo Trading on.
4. Create the TradingView alert: paste the webhook URL and a JSON message that uses the exact symbol from your Market Watch (Ctrl+M):

{
  "symbol": "EURUSD",
  "action": "buy",
  "lot": 0.1,
  "sl": 30,
  "tp": 60
}

sl and tp are distances in pips by default. Leave lot out to let the EA size the trade with the position size type set in your dashboard (fixed, risk or signal); in fixed-lot mode the EA ignores the alert's lot.

5. Fire a test alert on a demo first and check the order in the Trade tab and the Experts log of MT5.
6. Go live only when the demo order matches what you expected (symbol, lot, SL and TP).

FBS symbols: check the exact name in your MT5

These are the usual names, not a promise: account types can add a suffix, so copy the symbol exactly as your Market Watch (Ctrl+M) shows it; if one is missing, right-click the list and choose Show All. The SignalForge EA resolves common suffixes on its own (.a .b .i .pro .raw .std .stp m pro #) and partial matches.

Common errors with FBS and TradingView alerts

These are generic MT5 problems that also appear on FBS accounts; each link goes to a step-by-step fix.

• Wrong symbol name or suffix. The alert must name a symbol that exists in your terminal. Suffixes are resolved automatically; aliases on our server only cover GOLD to XAUUSD and SILVER to XAGUSD, so if your MT5 lists gold as GOLD, ask support for a per-account alias. Fix: wrong symbol, lot size or account in MT5.
• Different contract size on gold and indices. One lot of XAUUSD or of an index CFD is not the same exposure on every account. Check the contract size in the symbol specification (right-click the symbol, Specification) before you size by lot.
• Webhook received, but no trade. Usually Algo Trading is off, the EA is not on a chart, or the login registered in the dashboard is not the one logged in. Fix: TradingView webhook not executing in MT5.
• Error 4756 when sending the order. MT5 refused the trade request: invalid stops, volume or margin are the usual causes. Fix: MT5 error 4756.
• Nothing executes after a restart. If MT5 or the PC restarted, the terminal must be running again with the EA on a chart. See what happens when MT5 restarts.

FAQ

What is the FBS MT5 server name?

FBS lists FBS-Demo and FBS-Real for MetaTrader 5 on fbs.com (verified 4 October 2026). FBS says the server of your account is given when you open it and can be checked in the Trader Area, Account info.

What server do I use for an FBS live account?

The real server shown for that account in the Trader Area, not FBS-Demo. A live login on the demo server, or the other way round, will not connect.

Is SignalForge free with FBS?

You can try it free for 14 days without a card; after that plans start at $4.99/month for one account. TradingView webhooks need a paid TradingView plan.

Does it work on an FBS demo account?

Yes. Test your alerts on FBS-Demo first; the setup is the same on the real server.

Do I need a VPS for FBS?

No. The EA runs in your own MT5 terminal, so your PC must stay on while you want alerts executed. If you prefer not to, SFCloud runs it for you in a hosted MT5 (UK and France): $9.99/month with the Starter bridge (Starter + SFCloud) or $19.99/month with Trader (Trader + SFCloud). Standalone SFCloud ($6.99/month) is an always-on MT5 in the cloud for manual trading; it does not include the bridge, so it does not execute TradingView alerts.