Here's a step-by-step guide on how to create and set up a Telegram bot for MetaTrader 4, enabling you to receive trading updates and alerts on your Telegram channel or group.
Open Telegram : Launch your Telegram app on your device.
Search for "BotFather" : In the Telegram search bar, type "BotFather" and select it from the search results.
Create a New Bot :
- Type /start and send it to BotFather.
- Then, type /newbot to initiate the bot creation process.
Bot Nickname and Username :
- Give your bot a nickname (e.g., "Bestnavisignal").
- Choose a username for your bot; it must end with 'bot' (e.g., "Bestnavisignalbot").
Congratulations! : You've successfully created your Telegram bot.
API Token : You'll receive a unique API token for your bot, which will look something like this: 787517015:AAFnbcZYxx_iXAdRGrZD1W8bsSF5Xr_FmQ0 . Make sure to save this token; you'll need it later.
Create a Channel or Group : If you haven't already, create a Telegram channel or group where you want to receive trading updates.
Add Bot as Administrator :
- Open the channel/group Info.
- Navigate to "Manage," then "Add Administrators."
- Type the bot's username (e.g., "Bestnavisignalbot") and click "Save."
Send a Test Message : To ensure everything is set up correctly, send a test message to the channel/group, such as "hello world."
Retrieve Channel/Group ID :
- Open a web browser and go to the following URL: https://api.telegram.org/bot< ;token>/getUpdates (Don't forget to replace <token> with your bot's API token).
- Search for the string "chat":{"id": to find a large negative number. This number represents your group or channel ID. Copy this ID.
MetaTrader 4 Configuration :
- In MetaTrader 4, go to "Tools" > "Options" > "Expert Advisors."
- Tick the option for 'Allowed WebRequest for listed URL.'
- Add the URL ' https://api.telegram.org ' to the list.
Attach the Utility :
- In MetaTrader 4, attach the utility to your trading chart.
- Fill in the Token (from step 5) and Chat ID (from step 10).
- Additionally, enter the magic number separated with a comma (",") on the utility chart window. This helps you select which trades should be sent to Telegram.
Ready to Receive Updates : Your utility is now configured and ready to work for you. It will send trading updates and alerts to your Telegram channel/group as per your settings.
By following these steps, you can seamlessly integrate your MetaTrader 4 trading activities with Telegram and receive real-time updates and alerts on your chosen channel or group.
