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10/20/2026 18:30
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This is Usagi-sensei. Focusing on FX, I develop and validate indicators, trade assist tools, and automated trading EAs for MT5. Currently, I publish MT5 tools that make “market condition checks” and “multi-chart workflows” a bit easier in discretionary trading. When listing products, I strive to verify them in as close to real operating environments as possible, and clearly explain: - what can be done - what cannot be done - in what environments it was verified - what could not be verified I aim to provide tools that are easy to understand and use, not guarantees of profit or future price movements, but rather aids for checks and tasks during trading. If you have any questions about the products, please feel free to contact me.
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MT5 alerts and mobile notifications, basic setup methods

"Let me know when this price is reached." Have you ever kept an eye on the chart for that reason? MT5 has an "Alert" feature that notifies you under certain conditions like price, and a "Push notification" feature that delivers that alert to your smartphone.

This time, as a general MT5 feature, we will introduce the basic settings for alerts and smartphone notifications.

Setting an Alert

Alerts are configured from the Toolbox's "Alerts" tab.

  1. Open the Toolbox (the window at the bottom of the screen) and select the "Alerts" tab
  2. Right-click and choose "Create"
  3. Enter the currency pair, conditions (e.g., Bid is above 〇〇), and the value
  4. Choose the method of notification (the action)

Actions include sounding an alert, sending an email, notifying on a smartphone, and so on.

Smartphone Notification (Push Notification) Settings

To deliver notifications to your smartphone, you need to connect your desktop MT5 with the MT5 app on your phone.

On the smartphone side

  1. Install the MT5 app
  2. From the app settings, check the "MetaQuotes ID" (alphanumeric ID)

On the PC side

  1. Open the "Options" from the "Tools" menu
  2. In the "Notifications" tab, enable push notifications
  3. Enter the MetaQuotes ID you confirmed on your smartphone
  4. Use the "Test" button to verify it reaches your phone

With this setup, if you set the alert's action to "Notification," you will receive it on your smartphone when the conditions are met.

Note: The names and locations of menus may vary slightly depending on MT5 version and language settings.

Tips to Avoid Excessive Notifications

If you increase notifications just because they’re convenient, your smartphone may ring constantly, causing you to miss important alerts.

  • Only notify for conditions that truly lead to action
  • Adjust the setup so the same price vicinity doesn’t trigger alerts repeatedly
  • Delete alerts after you’ve finished using them

Notes

  • Your PC MT5 must be running: Alerts and push notifications are sent when the PC MT5 is running and connected to the internet. If the PC is powered off, they will not arrive
  • Notifications may be delayed or may not arrive: This depends on your smartphone and network conditions. Do not rely on notifications alone; also place stop-loss orders as a precaution
  • Indicator or EA notifications depend on their individual specifications: Whether MT5's notification feature can be used and whether a particular indicator or EA supports smartphone notifications and actually reaches you is a separate matter. For individual tools, refer to their manuals and verification scope

Start with a Test Notification

First, begin by using the "Test" button in the Options screen to check whether a notification reaches your smartphone. Once you confirm it arrives, you only need to set the conditions thereafter.