# Pepperstone Broker Notes

This page records neutral setup notes for traders who use Pepperstone with BananaEA.

It is not a recommendation to open an account, and it does not claim that Pepperstone will produce better trading results. Always verify conditions on your own account.

## What To Check[​](#what-to-check "Direct link to What To Check")

For Pepperstone MT4 accounts, confirm:

* Server name
* Account type
* Symbol name, such as `GER40`, `GER40.r`, `US30`, or broker-specific variants
* Spread during the session you intend to trade
* Contract size
* Tick value
* Minimum lot and lot step
* Stop level and freeze level

## Strategy Tester Notes[​](#strategy-tester-notes "Direct link to Strategy Tester Notes")

When backtesting:

* Use the same symbol name that appears in Market Watch.
* Download or refresh historical data before testing.
* Prefer Pepperstone MT4 server history for the exact symbol and server. Generic DAX or Germany 40 data is not the same as Pepperstone CFD history.
* Use realistic spread and commission assumptions.
* Save the Strategy Tester report if you need support.
* Do not treat one broker backtest as a live performance forecast.

## Demo Test[​](#demo-test "Direct link to Demo Test")

Before live use:

1. Attach BananaEA to the intended symbol.
2. Load the correct `.set` file, if using one.
3. Use a small risk setting.
4. Confirm order placement and stop levels on demo.
5. Review Experts and Journal tabs for errors.

## Support Information To Provide[​](#support-information-to-provide "Direct link to Support Information To Provide")

If you contact support, include:

* Pepperstone entity and server name
* Account type
* Symbol name
* BananaEA version
* Preset file name
* Screenshot of the chart
* Experts and Journal messages
* Any broker specification values shown by the EA

## Related Pages[​](#related-pages "Direct link to Related Pages")

* [Historical Data For Backtesting](/banana-ea/mt4/docs/v4/backtesting-optimization/historical-data.md)
* [Return to Broker Compatibility](/banana-ea/mt4/docs/v4/backtesting-optimization/broker-compatibility.md)