Connect TradingView to The5ers MT5 (2026 Guide)

Does SignalForge work with The5ers?

Yes - SignalForge connects to the MT5 terminal you control: your alert fires on TradingView, the webhook lands on SignalForge, and the EA opens the order inside your own terminal. No VPS, no new broker, no API keys.

What you need before starting

• A The5ers MT5 account (login + server, see below)
• A TradingView account with webhook access (paid plan)
• A SignalForge account (14-day free trial, no card)

Step-by-step setup

1. Create your SignalForge account and copy your webhook URL from the dashboard.
2. Register your The5ers account in the SignalForge dashboard: login + server - use the exact string your terminal shows (FivePercentOnline-Real).
3. Install the SignalForge EA on your MT5 terminal and drag it onto a chart.
4. Create the alert in TradingView with this JSON message, using the exact symbol from your Market Watch:

{
  "symbol": "BTCUSD",
  "action": "buy",
  "lots": 0.1
}

1. Fire a test alert and confirm the order appears in MT5.
2. Done - every alert now executes automatically.

The5ers symbols that work (verified)

Symbols are case-sensitive: copy them exactly as they appear in your Market Watch (Ctrl+M).

Common gotchas

• Clean symbols, no suffixes: The5ers uses plain symbol names.
• Server string matters: register the server exactly as your terminal shows it - a mismatch means the EA will not match your account.
• Show all symbols: if a symbol is not in your Market Watch, right-click the list, Show All.
• Check the underlying broker: on prop firm accounts, verify the real broker behind your server string.

FAQ

1. Does it work on a demo The5ers account? Yes - demo and live use the same setup.
2. How do I connect my The5ers account to MetaTrader 5? In MT5 open File, then Open an Account, and register with your The5ers login plus the exact server string your terminal shows (FivePercentOnline-Real). Then register the same login and server in SignalForge so the EA routes your alerts to that account.
3. Which server do I select in MT5? The one your terminal shows under Tools, Options, Server (FivePercentOnline-Real). Register the same login and server in SignalForge.
4. Do I need a VPS? No - the EA runs in your own terminal. SFCloud gives you a cloud MT5 (24/7) if needed.
5. Can I trade BTCUSD through TradingView alerts? Yes - it is an exact symbol on The5ers.
6. What if my prop firm account runs on The5ers? The setup is identical; Prop Firm Shield adds automatic daily and max-loss enforcement.

Related: FTMO rules for EA trading and the rest of our prop firm guides.