Guide for the desktop platform. Feature names and availability depend on language, version and licence. Your custom robot files and rules remain private; these tutorials only cover general procedures.
Step by step
Check demo versus live account, the attached EA, sizes and limits first. Enabling trading can authorise real orders.
Check the Algo Trading button and Tools > Options > Expert Advisors for the terminal permission. Then check automatic trading permission in the attached EA properties. Both layers must allow execution.
Keep account/profile-change protections appropriate to your setup. Do not enable DLLs or external URLs merely to bypass an error. Read Experts and Journal for a precise diagnosis.
The global switch prevents EA trading actions; it does not automatically close existing positions. Review open positions and pending orders separately.
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