Aegis Grid Setup Guide
Setting up your trading robot shouldn't be confusing. Follow this clean, step-by-step user guide to link your account, configure MT5, and go live.
Customize Your Guide Instructions
Choose your plan and trading mode below. The setup guide will automatically update to show only the settings you need.
What You Need Before Starting
Phase 1: Registration & License Setup
Create Your MT5 Cent Account
To use our robot, you need to create a special trading account with your broker. This account will link your funds to the trading algorithm. As a Partner Plan member, you must register using our official broker partner link (e.g. Exness) to unlock your license.
You must use these exact settings when creating your account:
- MT5 Login ID: Your MT5 account number (e.g. 12345678)
- Broker Server: The name of your server (e.g. Exness-MT5Real6)
Register on Partner Plan ($49 One-Time)
To activate your software license slots, you need to complete the checkout. Create a new BCB Elevate account or log in to register.
Partner Plan Benefits:
- No Monthly Fees: One-time $49 activation payment instead of a monthly subscription.
- Affiliate Broker Setup: Link your trading account under our official partner link.
- Daily Rebates: Get 20% daily cash rebates directly into your broker wallet.
- Create your BCB Elevate Account.
- Choose the Partner Plan.
- Complete your checkout to create your software license slots.
Complete the License Verification Popup
After payment, a form will pop up asking for your account details. It is vital to enter these accurately to link your trading account to our secure license servers.
Submit and Wait for License Approval
Click "Complete Activation". Our admins manually review each license submission to prevent mix-ups. Review normally takes between 30 minutes and 4 hours.
Track Status & Download Algorithm
You can check your live license verification status at any time in your dashboard:
What happens after approval?
Your secure download link will unlock. Click Download Aegis Grid Algo in Step 6 to get your files!
Phase 2: VPS & MetaTrader 5 Setup
Setup MetaTrader 5 on a VPS
For best results, we strongly recommend running the algorithm on a VPS (Virtual Private Server). This keeps your trading software connected to the market 24 hours a day, 5 days a week, even when your personal computer is turned off.
Step-by-step Installation:
1. If you need MetaTrader 5, download it from the official site:
Download MetaTrader 52. Install the program:
- Copy the downloaded MT5 setup file to your VPS and install it.
- Open MT5, search for your broker, and log in using your MT5 Login ID and Broker Server.
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Download & Place the Algorithm File
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Enable MT5 Connection & WebRequest Settings
To prevent security blocks, you need to configure MetaTrader 5 to communicate with our license database.
Turn on Auto-Trading
Click the Algo Trading button on the top toolbar of MT5. Ensure it is highlighted in GREEN (active).
Allow Licensing URL Connections:
1. Go to the top menu: Tools → Options.
2. Click the Expert Advisors tab.
3. Check the box that says "Allow WebRequest for listed URL".
4. Double-click the green plus icon to add this URL:
https://www.bcbelevatetrading.com/Important: Ensure the spelling is exact, including the final forward slash `/`.
Attach the EA to Your Chart
Last step is to load the robot file onto the target chart.
- Open the target chart:XAUUSD (Gold).
- Change chart timeframe: Click M1 (1-Minute) on the top toolbar.
- Open Navigator: If you don't see it, press Ctrl + N.
- Expand Expert Advisors, locate Aegis Grid Algo, and drag it onto the chart.
- On the settings popup window, click the Common tab and check the box for "Allow Algo Trading". Click OK.
Phase 3: Activation Verification
Check Dashboard & Smiley Face
Once loaded, check the information overlay in the top corner of your chart.
How to Update to a New Version
When a new software version is released, follow these four simple steps to update:
1. Download File
Access the drive folder and download the new .ex5 file.2. Open MT5 Folder
Inside MT5, click File → Open Data Folder → MQL5 → Experts.3. Replace File
Delete the old .ex5 file and paste the new one there.4. Restart MT5
Close and reopen MT5. Verify the version number on the dashboard.Beginner Troubleshooting Guide
Make sure you registered the correct MT5 Account ID and that your subscription is confirmed.
Go to Tools → Options → Expert Advisors. Confirm that you checked "Allow WebRequest" and typed our URL.
Check if the "Algo Trading" button on the top toolbar of MT5 is highlighted green.
Make sure you attached the robot to the M1 (1-Minute) chart, and that you are using a Cent account.
Need Hands-On Setup Support?
If you run into any issues during installation, drop a message to our support team and we will assist you immediately.
