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🚀 Getting Started

Install and configure GAIN OPTIMIZER in minutes

Quick Start Guide

Welcome to GAIN OPTIMIZER! This guide will help you install and configure the indicator on TradingView or MetaTrader 5 in less than 10 minutes.

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Video Tutorial: Installation Walkthrough (8:45)

Prerequisites

Installation on TradingView

Step 1: Access the Indicator

  1. Log in to your TradingView account
  2. Open any chart (we recommend starting with XAUUSD on M5 timeframe)
  3. Click on Indicators at the top of the chart
  4. Search for GAIN OPTIMIZER in the search bar
  5. Click on the indicator to add it to your chart

Step 2: Enter Your License Key

  1. Once the indicator loads, a settings window will appear
  2. Navigate to the License section
  3. Paste your license key (format: GAIN-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX)
  4. Click OK to activate

✓ Success!

If your license is valid, you'll see a green confirmation message: "License activated successfully". The indicator will now start displaying signals on your chart.

⚠️ Common Issue: License Not Found

If you see "Invalid license" error:

  • Double-check that you copied the entire license key (no spaces)
  • Verify your subscription is active in your dashboard
  • Make sure you're using the correct platform (TradingView vs MT5 licenses are different)
  • Contact support if the issue persists

Installation on MetaTrader 5

Step 1: Download the Indicator File

  1. Log in to your GAIN OPTIMIZER account
  2. Go to DashboardDownloads
  3. Click Download for MT5
  4. Save the .ex5 file to your computer

Step 2: Install in MT5

  1. Open MetaTrader 5
  2. Click FileOpen Data Folder
  3. Navigate to MQL5Indicators
  4. Copy the downloaded GAIN_OPTIMIZER.ex5 file into this folder
  5. Restart MetaTrader 5

Step 3: Add to Chart

  1. In the Navigator panel (Ctrl+N), expand Indicators
  2. Find GAIN OPTIMIZER in the list
  3. Drag and drop it onto your chart
  4. Enter your license key in the settings window
  5. Click OK

First Configuration

Once installed, configure these essential settings for optimal performance:

Recommended Settings for Beginners

  • Symbol: XAUUSD (Gold)
  • Timeframe: M5 (5 minutes)
  • Theme: Dark Professional (or your preference)
  • Min Confluence Score: 4 (balanced signals)
  • Show Peak Labels: Enabled
  • Alert Type: Sound + Notification

Verify Installation

To ensure everything is working correctly:

  1. You should see the indicator lines on your chart (color depends on your theme)
  2. Buy/Sell signals should appear as arrows or labels
  3. The license status should show "Active" in the indicator info panel
  4. Try switching timeframes - the indicator should recalculate automatically

🎉 Installation Complete!

You're now ready to start trading with GAIN OPTIMIZER. We recommend:

Next Steps

⚙️ Advanced Configuration 🎯 Trading Strategies