# How to Connect Alpari MT4 to Trader Journal

> Alpari is one of the oldest forex brokers and still popular in many regions. Here is how to connect your Alpari MT4 account to Trader Journal for automatic trade sync.

**Tags:** alpari, mt4, broker-setup, automatic-tracking

**URL:** https://traderjournal.app/broker-setup/how-to-connect-alpari-mt4-to-trader-journal

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# How to Connect Alpari MT4 to Trader Journal

Alpari has operated since 1998 and remains widely used in Russia, CIS countries, and Asia. Multiple MT4 account types are available. Here is how to connect.

## Alpari MT4 Server Names

- **Alpari-MT4 Standard** (Standard accounts)
- **Alpari-MT4 ECN** (ECN accounts)
- **AlpariUK-Live** (UK entity, older accounts)

Newer accounts may show variations. Check bottom-right of MT4 terminal.

## Setup

### Install EA

Download `TraderJournal.ex4` from Trader Journal app. Copy to MT4 Data Folder → MQL4 → Experts. Refresh.

### WebRequests

Tools → Options → Expert Advisors → Allow WebRequests → `https://api.traderjournal.app`.

### Attach and Configure

Drag EA to chart. Enter API key. AutoTrading on.

### Verify

Account in Trader Journal within 60 seconds.

## Alpari Account Types

**Standard:** No commission, variable spreads.
**ECN:** Commission per lot, tighter spreads. Commission tracked per trade in Trader Journal.
**Nano account:** Very small lot sizes for beginners.
**Micro account:** Small lot sizes.
**PAMM accounts:** Alpari is one of the most established PAMM providers. Manager trades sync via the MT4 EA. Investor allocations are visible in balance changes.

## Troubleshooting

**Alpari entity:** Alpari operates through different companies in different countries. If your account is with Alpari.com (Alpari Bermuda), make sure you are using the Alpari.com installer, not a regional version.

**MT4 vs MT5:** Alpari offers both. If you have an MT5 account, use `TraderJournal.ex5` and place in MQL5 → Experts.