Welcome! This article takes you from purchase to a running EA.

1. Download the EA

Log in to your client portal and open Downloads. Download the latest version zip.

2. Install in MT5

Extract the zip and copy ApexDrawdownZero.ex5 into your MT5 data folder under MQL5/Experts (File > Open Data Folder in MT5). Restart MT5. Full walkthrough: EA installation guide.

3. Enter your license

Attach the EA to a chart. On the Inputs tab set:

  • LicenseKey — from the Licenses page in your portal
  • MT5AccountNumber — the account the EA will trade

4. Verify activation

The Experts tab should log License valid. If not, see license troubleshooting.

5. Configure risk

Start with the default prop-firm preset: 1% risk per trade, 4% daily equity stop, 8% overall stop. Adjust only after reading the risk configuration guide.