Setup Guide

Simplify Trader VX Installation

Complete step-by-step guide to install and configure Simplify Trader VX Automated Gold EA on MetaTrader 5. Follow these steps for optimal performance.

System Requirements

MetaTrader 5

Build 3000+

Internet

Stable connection

Symbol

XAUUSD only

Timeframe

H1 (1 Hour)

Quick Installation Overview

Purchase EA

Download in Market

Configure WebRequest

Attach to XAUUSD H1

Enable AutoTrading

Detailed Setup Steps

Step 1

Purchase & Access

Get Simplify Trader VX from MQL5 Market

Visit the MQL5 Market product page for Simplify Trader VX
Purchase the EA ($149) or download the free demo version
Ensure your MQL5 account is logged in on your MT5 terminal
Go to Tools > Options > Community tab and verify your MQL5 login

Step 2

Download & Install in MT5

Access your purchased EA through MT5

Open MetaTrader 5 terminal (Build 3000+ required)
Press Ctrl+T to open the Toolbox window
Navigate to the Market tab, then Downloads section
Click Install/Download next to Simplify Trader VX
The EA will auto-install to the correct Experts directory

If the EA does not appear, restart MT5 and check your MQL5 login credentials.

Step 3

Configure WebRequest Permissions

Enable required API permissions for the AI engine

Go to Tools > Options > Expert Advisors
Check 'Allow WebRequest for listed URL'
Add required API URLs as provided after purchase
Contact @DARKMINDEA on Telegram for the WebRequest URLs
Click OK to save all settings

Without the correct WebRequest permissions, the AI engine will be disabled and the EA may not function properly.

Step 4

Attach to XAUUSD Chart

Set up the EA on the correct chart and timeframe

Open a XAUUSD (Gold) chart in MetaTrader 5
Set the timeframe to H1 (1 Hour) - this is mandatory
In the Navigator panel, expand Expert Advisors
Drag Simplify Trader VX onto the XAUUSD H1 chart
In the Common tab, enable 'Allow Algo Trading'

Step 5

Configure EA Settings

Customize your trading parameters in the Inputs tab

Select your preferred trading mode
Set Risk Level based on your tolerance
Enable/Disable AutoLot calculation for dynamic position sizing
Configure News Filter timing (before/after high-impact events)
Adjust Trailing Stop parameters for your risk preference
Set daily drawdown limits if needed

Step 6

Enable AutoTrading & Go Live

Activate the EA and start automated trading

Click the AutoTrading button in the MT5 toolbar (must be enabled)
Verify the EA shows a smiley face icon on the chart
Check the Experts tab in Toolbox for initialization messages
The EA will display its dashboard overlay on the chart
Wait for the first valid signal - WAIT mode is normal

Always test on a demo account first before going live. WAIT mode means the system is waiting for optimal conditions, not an error.

Configuration Guidelines

Safe to Edit

Users may freely adjust these settings based on their risk tolerance and trading preferences.

Risk Level selection
Trading Mode
AutoLot on/off
FixedLot (when AutoLot disabled)
SL/TP values
Trailing Stop settings
News Filter timings
Session-based drawdown limits

Do NOT Edit

Modifying these components will break the EA and void any support from DarkmindAI.

AI logic and internal prompts
Core trading algorithm
Risk calculation engine
WebRequest API code
Internal filter logic

Best Practices

Use VPS

Keep Algo Trading enabled 24/7 for best performance

ECN Broker Required

ICMarkets recommended - best ECN/Raw spreads on XAUUSD

Start Conservative

Begin with moderate risk and adjust after 2 weeks

$500+ Recommended

Start with $500+ for proper risk management

Keep Protections On

Never disable built-in safety filters

Demo First

Always test on demo for at least 1 week before live

WAIT is Normal

WAIT mode means waiting for optimal conditions

Contact Support

Reach @DARKMINDEA on Telegram for WebRequest setup

Common Troubleshooting

EA shows 'WebRequest failed' or AI is not working

Go to Tools > Options > Expert Advisors and ensure all required URLs are added to the allowed list. Contact @DARKMINDEA for the correct URLs.

EA is stuck in WAIT mode

WAIT mode is not an error. It means the system is analyzing the market and waiting for optimal trading conditions. This is normal behavior.

EA does not appear in Navigator after purchase

Ensure you are logged into the same MQL5 account in MT5 (Tools > Options > Community). Restart MT5 completely. Check the Market > Downloads section.

Trades are not opening even with AutoTrading enabled

Check that: (1) AutoTrading is ON in toolbar, (2) EA has smiley face on chart, (3) Market conditions meet the entry criteria, (4) News filter is not blocking trades during high-impact events.