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DawnShft guide

Connect your MT5 account

Last updated September 30, 2026

Yearly Pro can connect a compatible MT5 trading account to DawnShft for automatic, read-only account updates and broker-aligned Desk pricing. DawnShft never receives or stores your broker password.

Before you begin

  • Have an active MT5 trading account and its correct broker server.
  • Make sure MT5 is connected and already shows your real balance and equity.
  • Keep the terminal running whenever you want automatic account updates and broker-aligned pricing. A Windows VPS is optional for continuous updates without leaving your own computer on.

1. Create the DawnShft connection

  1. Open Account in DawnShft and select the trading account you want to connect.
  2. Select Connect MT5.
  3. Copy the connection token when it is shown. It is private and displayed only once; treat it like a password.

2. Install the bridge

  1. In MT5, open File → Open Data Folder → MQL5 → Experts.
  2. Download DawnShft MT5 Account Bridge v1.13 Adaptive from the DawnShft MT5 bridge page, then open the downloaded file.
  3. MetaEditor places it in the Experts folder. If prompted to replace an older bridge, choose the newer version.
  4. Click Compile. Continue only when the result shows 0 errors.

3. Allow the secure connection

In MT5, open Tools → Options → Expert Advisors. Turn on Allow algorithmic trading and Allow WebRequest for listed URL, then add:

https://dawnshft.com

4. Attach and configure the bridge

  1. Open any chart and find DawnShft_MT5_Account_Bridge_v1_13_Adaptive under Navigator → Expert Advisors.
  2. Attach it to the chart, enable Allow Algo Trading, and open the Inputs tab.
  3. Paste the DawnShft token into ConnectionToken. Leave the sync URL unchanged.
  4. Click OK.

5. Confirm it worked

Open the MT5 Toolbox → Experts tab. The bridge first reports DawnShft: MT5 Desk bridge v1.13 adaptive … loaded. A successful connection then reads DawnShft: adaptive snapshot synced (startup). HTTP=200. Your account balance, equity, margin, positions, pending orders, and available broker-aligned Market Pulse prices then update in DawnShft automatically.

Keep the connection online (optional)

If you want the connection to remain active when your computer is off, run MT5 on a suitable Windows VPS. Any reliable VPS that can keep your MT5 terminal logged in can work. The founder uses FXSVPS as a setup reference; this is optional, and DawnShft does not require or endorse a specific VPS provider.

Troubleshooting

  • HTTP 401: confirm the current token is in the bridge input. If needed, rotate the token in DawnShft and replace it in MT5.
  • HTTP 422 or zero values: wait until MT5 visibly shows the live account, then reattach the bridge.
  • No updates: confirm MT5 is still open, logged in, and connected to the correct broker server.

Read-only by design: the bridge only sends account snapshots and current broker reference prices to DawnShft. It cannot place, modify, or close trades. Broker-aligned prices refresh about every 15 seconds while you have open positions or pending orders. While you are flat, the bridge sends a heartbeat every 15 minutes and Market Pulse uses DawnShft reference prices between broker updates. Always confirm your executable bid/ask in MT5 before placing an order.