Tradeflow-docs

Tradeflow – Installation & Setup Guide

Note: This application is compatible with Windows and expires on March 19, 2026.

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Table of Contents

1. Prerequisites
2. Download & First Launch
3. Configure Telegram Credentials
4. Connect to Telegram
5. Set Up MetaTrader 5 Script
6. Select Channels
7. Daily Use Tips

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1. Prerequisites

Before installing Tradeflow, make sure you have the following:

Requirement	Notes
Windows 10/11	Required
MetaTrader 5 (MT5)	Must be installed before launching Tradeflow
Telegram account	A real phone number is required
Telegram API credentials	Free — obtained from my.telegram.org

Getting Telegram API Credentials

1. Open your browser and go to https://my.telegram.org.
2. Log in with your Telegram phone number.
3. Click API development tools.
4. Fill in the form (App title and Short name can be anything, e.g. MyTradeflow).
5. Click Create application.
6. You will see two values — copy them and keep them safe:
   • App api_id — a short number (e.g. 1234567)
   • App api_hash — a 32-character lowercase hex string (e.g. a1b2c3d4e5f6...)

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2. Download & First Launch

1. Download the Tradeflow.exe file you received. No installer is needed — it is a single self-contained file.
2. Place it in a folder of your choice (e.g. C:\Tools\Tradeflow\).
3. Double-click Tradeflow.exe to launch it.

⚠️ If MetaTrader 5 is not installed, Tradeflow will show a warning message and close. Install MT5 first, then re-launch.

On first launch, Tradeflow automatically copies the Tradeflow.ex5 trading script into all your MetaTrader 5 terminal data folders. You do not need to do this manually.

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3. Configure Telegram Credentials

Before you can connect to Telegram, you must enter your API credentials.

1. Click the Settings button in the main window.

1. The Settings window will open. Fill in the following fields:

   • App ID — paste the api_id number from my.telegram.org
   • App Hash — paste the api_hash string from my.telegram.org
   • Lot Size — enter the default trade lot size to use (e.g. 0.01)

1. (Optional but recommended) Click Test Connection to verify your credentials are accepted by Telegram’s servers. You will see a success or error message without needing to log in.

2. Click Save to store your settings.

⚠️ If the credentials are invalid, you will see an error. Double-check the values copied from my.telegram.org.

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4. Connect to Telegram

Once settings are saved, the Connect Telegram button becomes active.

1. Click Connect Telegram.

1. A login dialog will appear. Enter your Telegram phone number in international format (e.g. +1234567890).

1. Telegram will send a verification code to your Telegram app (or via SMS). Enter the code when prompted.

1. If you have Two-Step Verification (2FA) enabled on your Telegram account, you will be prompted for your cloud password. Enter it.

1. Once authenticated, Tradeflow connects to Telegram. The status in the main window will update and show your Telegram account information.

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5. Set Up MetaTrader 5 Script

Tradeflow uses an MT5 script (Tradeflow.ex5) that was automatically copied to your MT5 data folder on first launch.

1. Open MetaTrader 5.
2. In the MT5 Navigator panel (usually on the left side), expand Scripts → Examples → Tradeflow.
3. Drag Tradeflow onto any open chart.
4. A confirmation dialog may appear — click OK.

1. Open Tools → Options → Expert Advisors in MT5 and ensure the following settings are enabled:
   • “Allow algorithmic trading”
   • “Allow WebRequest for listed URL” (add http://127.0.0.1:4481 to the list)

1. The script is now running and will receive trade signals from Tradeflow.
2. Status in the main window will show updated status and MT5 account information.

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6. Select Channels

After connecting to Telegram, choose which channels or groups to monitor for trading signals.

1. In the Tradeflow main window, find the Channels panel.
2. The list shows all Telegram groups and channels you are a member of.
3. Check the channels you want to monitor for signals.

1. Your selection is saved automatically and restored on the next launch.

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7. Daily Use Tips

• Tradeflow minimizes to the system tray when you minimize the window.
• Your Telegram session is saved locally. You do not need to log in again each time you launch the app.
• If MT5 is updated or reinstalled, re-launch Tradeflow once — it will re-copy the trading script automatically if it has changed.
• Logs are written to the application folder and can be used for troubleshooting.
• The application has a built-in expiry date of March 19, 2026. Contact your provider for an updated version after that date.

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End of guide.