# How to Connect ThinkMarkets MT4 to Trader Journal

> How to connect your ThinkMarkets MT4 or MT5 account to Trader Journal. Automatic trade sync setup guide with server names.

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

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# How to Connect ThinkMarkets MT4 to Trader Journal

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

## What You Need

- ThinkMarkets 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.

## ThinkMarkets Server Names

Common ThinkMarkets MT4 servers:
- `ThinkMarketsLtd-Demo` — demo accounts
- `ThinkMarketsLtd-Live` — live EU/UK accounts
- `ThinkMarketsAU-Live` — live Australian accounts
- `ThinkMarketsSC-Live` — Seychelles entity

The server name is visible at the bottom of your MT4 terminal.

## ThinkMarkets-Specific Notes

**ThinkTrader vs MT4:** ThinkMarkets offers its own ThinkTrader platform alongside MT4. Trader Journal connects only to MT4/MT5, not ThinkTrader directly.

**Zero commission account:** ThinkMarkets ThinkZero accounts charge raw spread plus commission. Trader Journal records both so your net P&L is accurate.

## 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

ThinkMarkets 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.