Step 1: Sign Up for XM Global (Free Account + 100% Bonus)

Step 1: Sign Up for XM Global (Free Account + 100% Bonus)

Click the "Open Account" button (big red one at the top).
Fill in your name, email, and phone number—like ordering takeout.
IMPORTANT: When depositing money later, you’ll get a FREE 100% BONUS (e.g., deposit $100, & get $100 Bonus).

Open Account Here

Step 2: Download MT5 from XM Global After signing up.

Step 2: Download MT5 from XM Global After signing up.

Install XM MT5:
Download HERE → Install (click Next until done).
Open MT5 → Right-click "Accounts" → "Open Account".
Type "XM Global Limited" → "Find Broker".
Log in with XM username/password → Select server → Finish.

Click here to read our blog for the full installation guide. 

Step 3: Turn On "Robot Permissions" in MT5

Step 3: Turn On "Robot Permissions" in MT5

Open MT5.
Click Tools > Options > Expert Advisors tab.
Check these boxes:

☑️ "Allow algorithmic trading"
☑️ "Allow WebRequest for listed URL"
Copy-paste these URLs into the box below (one by one):

https://193.59.170.207:443
https://mypartners.xm.com
Click "OK".

Step 4: Download the EA from Google Drive

Step 4: Download the EA from Google Drive

Step 5: Install the EA in MT5

Step 5: Install the EA in MT5

Right-click the downloaded file ex5.
Open MT5. Go to File > Open Data Folder.
Navigate to MQL5 > Experts.
Drag-and-drop the .ex5 file into this folder.
Restart MT5.

Step 6: Start the Bot (Like Starting a Car)

Step 6: Start the Bot (Like Starting a Car)

In MT5, look at the left-side panel under "Navigator".
Find "Expert Advisors" > your EA (e.g., DesertFX_EA).
Click, hold, and drag the EA onto ANY chart (e.g., EURUSD).
A window pops up—click "OK".
Done! The EA is now running.