Does SignalForge work with OctaFX?
Yes - SignalForge connects to the MT5 terminal you control: your alert fires on TradingView, the webhook lands on SignalForge, and the EA opens the order inside your own terminal. No VPS, no new broker, no API keys.
What you need before starting
- A OctaFX MT5 account (login + server, see below)
- A TradingView account with webhook access (paid plan)
- A SignalForge account (14-day free trial, no card)
Step-by-step setup
- Create your SignalForge account and copy your webhook URL from the dashboard.
- Register your OctaFX account in the SignalForge dashboard: login + server - use the exact string your terminal shows (
OctaFX-Demo). - Install the SignalForge EA on your MT5 terminal and drag it onto a chart.
- Create the alert in TradingView with this JSON message, using the exact symbol from your Market Watch:
{
"symbol": "BTCUSD",
"action": "buy",
"lots": 0.1
}- Fire a test alert and confirm the order appears in MT5.
- Done - every alert now executes automatically.
OctaFX symbols that work (verified)
| Symbol | Instrument | Notes |
|---|---|---|
BTCUSD | Bitcoin | No suffix on OctaFX |
EURUSD | Euro | No suffix on OctaFX |
US30 | Dow Jones | No suffix on OctaFX |
US500 | S&P 500 | No suffix on OctaFX |
XAUUSD | Gold | No suffix on OctaFX |
Symbols are case-sensitive: copy them exactly as they appear in your Market Watch (Ctrl+M).
Common gotchas
- los simbolos van limpios en OctaFX
- Server string matters: register the server exactly as your terminal shows it - a mismatch means the EA will not match your account.
- Show all symbols: if a symbol is not in your Market Watch, right-click the list, Show All.
- usa el modo points en indices y cripto
FAQ
- Does it work on a demo OctaFX account? Yes - demo and live use the same setup.
- Which server do I select in MT5? The one your terminal shows under Tools, Options, Server (
OctaFX-Demo). Register the same login and server in SignalForge. - Do I need a VPS? No - the EA runs in your own terminal. SFCloud gives you a cloud MT5 (24/7) if needed.
- Can I trade BTCUSD through TradingView alerts? Yes - it is an exact symbol on OctaFX.
- What if my prop firm account runs on OctaFX? The setup is identical; Prop Firm Shield adds automatic daily and max-loss enforcement.