MetaTrader 5 Import Guide

This guide shows you how to export your trades from MetaTrader 5 (MT5) and import them into Tradavity.

HTML Format

MT5 exports as HTML, not CSV. This is normal - Tradavity supports MT5 HTML reports.

Important: Set Language to English

Before exporting, make sure MT5 is set to English. Tradavity only supports English HTML reports.

  1. Click View in the top menu bar
  2. Select Languages
  3. Choose English
  4. Restart MT5
MT5 View > Languages > English menu

Step 1: Open MT5

Open your MetaTrader 5 desktop application. Make sure it's the version from your specific broker.

MT5 application open

Step 2: Open Toolbox Window

If the Toolbox window isn't visible, press Ctrl+T or go to View > Toolbox.

Toolbox window at bottom of MT5

Step 3: Go to History Tab

In the Toolbox window, click the History tab.

History tab in Toolbox

Step 4: Select Period and Save Report

Right-click in the History area, select your time period (All History recommended), then right-click again and select Report > HTML. Save the HTML file to your computer.

Select period and save as HTML report

Importing into Tradavity

Step 5: Open Add Trade

In Tradavity, click Add Trade in the sidebar.

Add Trade button in Tradavity

Step 6: Select Asset Type and Import CSV

Select Forex as the asset type, then click Import CSV.

Asset type and Import CSV selection

Step 7: Select MetaTrader 5

Select MetaTrader 5 from the broker list.

MetaTrader 5 broker selection

Step 8: Upload Your HTML File

Drag and drop your HTML file, or click to browse and select it.

File upload area

Step 9: Review and Import

Review the parsed trades in the preview. Select the trades you want to import, then click Import Selected.

Import preview with trade selection

Troubleshooting

Import fails

  • Language must be English - Go to View > Languages > English, restart MT5, then export again
  • Make sure you exported as HTML (Report > HTML)

Empty report

Make sure you selected "All History" to include all closed trades. Open positions won't appear.

Wrong broker version

Download MT5 from your specific broker's website, not a generic source.

Need More Help?

See CSV Import Troubleshooting for more solutions.