Installation

The current user flow is built around a Windows bot package that runs locally next to MT5. Most users should start it withstart-bot.batand then use the dashboard for credentials and settings.

Requirements

Download the Package

Log into the dashboard and open Download Bot. Download the latest Windows package and unzip it somewhere easy to find, such as your Desktop or Documents folder.

Start the Bot Runner

Inside the extracted folder, runstart-bot.bat.

1. Extract the downloaded RegimeTrader package
2. Open the folder
3. Double-click start-bot.bat
4. Wait for the local bot windows to appear
5. Leave those windows open while the bot is in use

First Run — License Activation

On first launch, the trading bot may ask for your license key in its console window. Paste the key from the dashboard and press Enter.

Once validated, the key is saved locally and the bot does not normally ask for it again unless you move to a new machine or clear the saved runtime files.

Connect MT5 from the Dashboard

After the runner is started, go back to the dashboard and open Setup or Accounts. Enter your MT5 login, password, and server using the built-in form.

The app tests those credentials and saves them locally on the bot machine. Users do not need to edit config files or environment variables for this step.

Keeping the App Running

The bot only works while all three parts are available: the dashboard, the local bot runner, and MT5. If you close MT5 or stop the local runner, the dashboard can no longer control or sync the bot.

Updating the Package

When you get a new build, stop the old bot runner, replace the old package with the new one, and start it again. Your dashboard account, license key, and saved local setup are designed to carry over on the same machine.