Manage manual trades
Controls whether the EA focuses on positions opened manually by the trader. Keep this aligned with how you intend to manage positions.
DOCUMENTATION
FEF Manual Trade Manager Pro MT5 Setup Guide
Learn how to install, attach, configure, and safely test FEF Manual Trade Manager Pro MT5 before using it on a live account.
Install from MQL5 Market
Attach to MT5 chart
Demo test before live use
Important notice
Manual management does not remove trading risk
This tool does not open trades automatically.
It is designed to manage existing manual trades based on user settings.
Users should test on demo before live use.
Trading involves risk.
Requirements
Prepare the terminal before setup
Confirm the basic platform, account, and testing requirements before attaching the EA to a chart.
MetaTrader 5 desktop terminal
Active MQL5 account if installed from MQL5 Market
FEF Manual Trade Manager Pro MT5 product access
Algo Trading enabled in MT5
Stable internet or VPS recommended
Demo account for testing
Installation from MQL5 Market
Use the standard MQL5 product workflow inside MetaTrader 5 and avoid unofficial download paths.
Step 1
Open MetaTrader 5.
Step 2
Log in to your MQL5 account from inside MT5.
Step 3
Go to Navigator, Market, or Purchased products depending on your terminal view.
Step 4
Install FEF Manual Trade Manager Pro MT5 from your purchased products area.
Step 5
Restart MT5 or refresh Navigator if the product does not appear immediately.
Step 6
Find the EA under Expert Advisors / Market.
Attach to chart
Attach the EA to the chart you want to manage and confirm MT5 permissions before testing.
Check 1
Open the symbol chart you want the tool to manage.
Check 2
Drag FEF Manual Trade Manager Pro MT5 onto the chart.
Check 3
Enable Algo Trading in the MetaTrader 5 toolbar.
Check 4
Allow algorithmic trading in the EA settings window.
Check 5
Confirm the EA active state on the chart if your terminal displays it.
Check 6
Use one chart per symbol when managing only the current symbol.
Core settings
Understand what each setting controls
These settings control workflow behavior. They do not expose source code, promise exact broker behavior, or remove trading risk.
Manage current symbol only
Limits management to the symbol chart where the EA is attached. This helps keep symbol-specific workflows easier to monitor.
Auto set stop loss
Allows the EA to add a missing stop loss when configured conditions permit. Broker stop-level and freeze-level rules may affect placement.
Auto set take profit
Allows the EA to add a configured take profit to eligible trades. Confirm distances on demo before relying on live behavior.
Break-even
Moves the stop loss toward break-even after the configured profit distance is reached. It does not guarantee a risk-free outcome.
Trailing stop
Adjusts the stop loss when trailing conditions are met. Test carefully, because spread, volatility, broker rules, and market gaps can affect results.
Partial close
Supports reducing a position by a configured amount when conditions are met. Start disabled until you understand the behavior on demo.
Magic number behavior
Filtering settings help define which trades are eligible for management. Incorrect magic number rules can cause positions to be ignored.
Fixed points vs ATR-based stops
Fixed point settings use static distances, while ATR-based settings can adapt to volatility. Neither approach promises exact broker execution.
First demo settings
Start with conservative behavior
Use controlled settings on a demo account first. Adjust only after you understand how the EA responds to your broker and symbol conditions.
Manage manual trades: ON
Manage current symbol only: ON
Auto SL: ON
Auto TP: ON
Override existing SL/TP: OFF
Break-even: ON
Trailing stop: ON only after demo testing
Partial close: OFF at first
Use small lot size
Test on demo account first
Basic workflow
How manual trade management should be tested
01
Place a manual trade.
02
The EA detects the position when it matches your settings.
03
The EA adds missing SL/TP if enabled and allowed by broker rules.
04
The EA moves SL to break-even when the configured profit distance is reached.
05
The EA trails stop only when trailing conditions are met.
06
The EA never removes market risk.
Troubleshooting
Common setup checks
Most setup issues come from platform permissions, product access, broker restrictions, symbol filters, or settings that exclude the trade.
EA not attaching
Confirm the product is installed, MT5 is responsive, and the EA is being dragged onto a valid chart.
Algo Trading disabled
Enable Algo Trading in the MT5 toolbar and confirm algorithmic trading is allowed in the EA settings.
Product not showing in Navigator
Refresh Navigator, restart MT5, and confirm you are logged in to the MQL5 account that has product access.
SL/TP not added
Review Auto SL/TP settings, current symbol filters, broker stop levels, freeze levels, and whether the market is open.
Break-even not moving
Check the configured trigger distance, trade eligibility, spread conditions, and whether an existing stop can be modified.
Trailing not working
Confirm trailing is enabled, conditions have been reached, and broker modification limits are not blocking updates.
Wrong symbol or magic number settings
Verify the chart symbol, current-symbol-only mode, and any magic number filters used to include or exclude trades.
Market closed
Some trade modifications may not be accepted when the market is closed or liquidity is unavailable.
Safety checklist
Review before any live account use
This checklist supports safer testing habits. It does not guarantee results or remove the need for trader oversight.
Test on demo first
Confirm symbol and settings
Keep SL active
Do not over-leverage
Check broker stop levels
Use VPS for stable management if needed
Read Risk Disclaimer
Next steps
Continue with product, downloads, support, and risk guidance
If behavior does not match your expectations, stop live use, preserve screenshots and terminal details, and request support with the exact product, symbol, broker, and settings context.