# How to Connect Axi MT4 to Trader Journal

> Connect your Axi MT4 account to Trader Journal for automatic trade tracking. Full setup guide including server names and troubleshooting.

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

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# How to Connect Axi MT4 to Trader Journal

Connecting your Axi account to Trader Journal enables automatic trade sync — every closed trade appears in your journal within seconds, no manual entry needed.

## What You Need

- Axi MT4 or MT5 terminal installed and logged in
- Trader Journal app installed on iOS or Android
- Your API key from the app: **Settings → Expert Advisor**

## Step 1: Download the EA

In Trader Journal app go to **Settings → Expert Advisor** and download:
- `TraderJournal.ex4` for MT4
- `TraderJournal.ex5` for MT5

## Step 2: Install the EA File

**MT4:**
1. In MetaTrader 4: File → Open Data Folder
2. Navigate to `MQL4 → Experts`
3. Paste `TraderJournal.ex4` there
4. Restart MT4 or right-click Navigator → Refresh

**MT5:**
1. In MetaTrader 5: File → Open Data Folder
2. Navigate to `MQL5 → Experts`
3. Paste `TraderJournal.ex5` there and refresh

## Step 3: Allow WebRequests

Go to **Tools → Options → Expert Advisors**. Check **Allow WebRequests for listed URLs** and add:

```
https://api.traderjournal.app
```

This is required. Without it the EA cannot send data to Trader Journal.

## Step 4: Attach to a Chart

Drag TraderJournal EA from the Navigator panel onto any open chart. When prompted, enter your API key and click OK. Press **Ctrl+E** or click the AutoTrading button to enable it.

The smiley face icon in the chart corner turns green when the connection is live. Your account appears in Trader Journal within 60 seconds.

## Axi Server Names

Common Axi MT4 servers:
- `Axi-Demo` — demo accounts
- `Axi-Live` — live accounts (main)
- `AxiCorp-Demo`, `AxiCorp-Live` — alternative naming depending on region

Check the bottom-right corner of your MT4 terminal for the exact server name.

## Axi-Specific Notes

**Pro and Standard accounts:** Both account types connect identically. The EA does not differentiate — it tracks all closed trades regardless of account type.

**Axi Select:** If you are on the Axi Select program, your account is still a standard MT4/MT5 account and connects the same way.

## Troubleshooting

**EA shows red face (error):** WebRequests URL is missing or AutoTrading is disabled. Check both.

**Account not appearing in app:** Confirm the API key matches the one in your Trader Journal account under Settings.

**Missing old trades:** The EA only syncs trades from when it was first attached. For historical trades, export your MT4 report as HTML and import it via Settings → Import in the app.

## Summary

Axi MT4 and MT5 work seamlessly with Trader Journal. Once the EA is running, your entire trade history builds automatically so you can focus on reviewing your edge.