XM (XMTrading): Learn about the latest version of XM’s MT4/MT5 alert function and how to set notifications. The MT4/MT5 alert function sends notifications via email or other means when a set price is reached. While most traders at XM likely use either MT4 or MT5, they don’t always have 24/7 time. By using alerts while you’re out or working on other tasks, you can respond immediately to sudden market fluctuations, making this a must-have feature for busy traders.
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| Platform | MetaTrader 4 (MT4)／MetaTrader 5 (MT5) |
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Overview of XM’s Alert Feature
XM’s (XMTrading) alert feature is a supplementary tool for ensuring you don’t miss market movements or trading conditions. It is primarily used as a standard feature in MT4/MT5. Below is a brief summary.
What is XM’s Alert Feature?
This feature notifies you with sound, pop-ups, email notifications, etc. when a pre-set price, time, or condition is reached.
It is not intended as an automated trading feature, but rather as a notification tool to support your trading decisions.
Available Alert Types
① Price Alert (Most Commonly Used)
Notify when a currency pair or CFD reaches a specified price.
Example
USD/JPY reaches 150.00.
GOLD rises above $2,300.
👉 Useful for assisting with entry, profit-taking, and stop-loss decisions.
② Time Alert
Notify at a specified date and time.
Example
5 minutes before economic indicators are released.
When the London market opens.
③ Conditional Alert (Advanced)
The following can also be set in MT4/MT5:
Price breakout/breakout
When a condition is met within a specified time.
Integration with Custom Indicators (For Advanced Users)
Notification Methods
The following notifications are available depending on your settings:
Screen pop-up notifications
Sound (alarm sound)
Email notifications
Push notifications to the smartphone app (MT4/MT5)
*To use smartphone notifications, you must first configure MT4/MT5.
How to Set Alerts in MT4
Below is a step-by-step guide to setting alerts in MT4 (MetaTrader 4) that even beginners will find easy.
Launch MT4
Log in to XM MT4 and display the chart for the currency pair for which you want to set an alert.
Open the terminal.
Click “Terminal” at the bottom of the screen.
Or
Ctrl + T (shortcut)
Select the “Alerts” tab.
Click the “Alerts” tab in the terminal.
Add a new alert.
Right-click in the “Alerts” tab and select “Create.”
Set the alert content.
Enter the following in the settings screen.
■ Symbol
Currency Pair (e.g., USDJPY, EURUSD)
■ Condition
Bid > Specified Price: Notify when price exceeds
Bid < Specified Price: Notify when price falls below
*Bid is usually used
■ Value
Price to notify
Example: 150,000
■ Source
Sound
File
Notification
👉 Beginners should use Sound or Notification.
■ Expiration Date (Optional)
Alert expiration date
No setting is required.
⑥ Click OK
This completes the alert setup.
How to Set Alerts in MT5
Below is a step-by-step guide to setting alerts in MT5 (MetaTrader 5) that even beginners can follow.
Launch MT5
Log in to XM MT5 and display the chart for the currency pair for which you want to set an alert.
Open the Toolbox
Click “Toolbox” at the bottom of the screen
or
Ctrl + T
Select the “Alerts” tab
Click the “Alerts” tab in the Toolbox.
Create a New Alert
Right-click in the “Alerts” tab and select “Create”
Set the Alert Content
Enter the following in the settings screen.
■ Symbol
Currency Pair (e.g., USDJPY, EURUSD)
■ Condition
Frequently Used Conditions:
Bid ≥ Specified Price: Price reaches the upper limit
Bid ≤ Specified Price: Price reaches the lower limit
(Ask is also available)
■ Value
Price at which you want to trigger the alert
Example: 150,000
■ Expiration Date (Optional)
Enter only if you want to set an expiration date
■ Source
Select Notification Method:
Sound: Sound notification
Mail: Email notification
Notification: Smartphone notification
File: File execution (for advanced users)
👉 Recommended: Notification (Smartphone notification)
⑥ Click OK
This completes the alert setup.
Setting Up Smartphone Alert Notifications
Below is a clear explanation of how to set up your smartphone to receive MT4/MT5 alert notifications, starting from your PC and then your smartphone.
Overall Process (Important)
Check Your MetaQuotes ID on the Smartphone App
Register Your MetaQuotes ID on the PC Version of MT4/MT5
Set Your Alert Notification Method to “Notification”
Test Notifications to Check Operation
① Smartphone Settings (Do This First)
- Install the MT4/MT5 App
App Store / Google Play
MetaTrader 4 or MetaTrader 5
- Check Your MetaQuotes ID
Launch the App
Settings
Messages
Copy the displayed MetaQuotes ID (alphanumeric)
This ID will be your notification recipient
- Turn on Notifications on Your Smartphone
iPhone:
Settings → Notifications → MT4/MT5 → Allow Notifications
Android:
App Info → Notifications → ON
② PC Settings (MT4/MT5)
- Open Options
Top Menu
“Tools” → “Options”
- Select the “Notifications” tab
☑ Enable push notifications
Enter the MetaQuotes ID you found on your smartphone in the “MetaQuotes ID” field.
- Send a test notification
Click the “Test” button
→ If the notification arrives on your smartphone, it’s OK.
Settings when creating an alert (Important)
When creating an alert,
Set the Source to 👉 Notification.
If you forget to do this, the alert will not arrive on your smartphone.
How to Use Alert Notifications and Important Points
Below, we’ll explain practical ways to use MT4/MT5 alert notifications, as well as common points to note and examples of mistakes.
This information is especially useful for those who have set up the system but are unsure how to use it.
① Use it to aid entry decisions (the classic approach)
Objective: Reduce chart monitoring and focus on opportunities
Examples
Around support/resistance
Reaching a trend line
Price range just before a breakout
📌 Tips
→ Set it “slightly before” your entry price
(Example: Want to buy at 150.00 → Alert at 149.90)
② Prevent missing take-profit/stop-loss timing
Objective: Prevent emotional trading
Examples
Take-profit price reached
Unrealized losses reached a certain level
📌 Tips
→ Set alerts separately from orders
(This acts as psychological insurance)
③ Use it for economic indicators and time management
Objective: Don’t forget important events
Examples
5 minutes before indicator announcements
London/NY market open
📌 Tips
→ Use time alerts and price alerts together
④ Simultaneous monitoring of multiple currency pairs
Objective: Efficiently identify opportunities
Examples
Set alerts for 5-10 currency pairs
Check charts only for alerts
📌 Tips
→ Don’t add too many currencies (maximum of around 10)
⑤ “Get away from the market” with smartphone notifications
Objective: Don’t disrupt your daily routine
Receive notifications even while at work or on the go
Prevent being glued to the chart
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