# Quick Start

![Banana EA Version 5 Quick Start](https://img.youtube.com/vi/GmWBKIsvrkI/hqdefault.jpg)

Banana EA Version 5 Quick StartWatch Video

Use this checklist after Version 5 is installed.

## First Chart Setup[​](#first-chart-setup "Direct link to First Chart Setup")

1. Open a fresh MT4 chart for the symbol and timeframe you want to test.
2. Drag the Version 5 EA from `Expert Advisors > iTradeAIMS` onto the chart.
3. Enter your license key in the License Key input.
4. Load a Version 5 `.set` file.
5. Confirm Magic Number is not accidentally shared with an active Version 4 chart unless that is intentional.
6. Confirm AutoTrading is enabled only when you are ready.
7. Start on demo or Strategy Tester before using a live account.

## Preset Rule[​](#preset-rule "Direct link to Preset Rule")

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Do not load Version 4 presets into Version 5. Version 5 inputs, trade management, scaling, filters, and risk controls have changed.

## Same Terminal, Separate Charts[​](#same-terminal-separate-charts "Direct link to Same Terminal, Separate Charts")

Version 4 and Version 5 can run in the same MT4 terminal, but keep them separated:

* one EA version per chart
* version-specific `.set` files
* intentional Magic Numbers
* clear chart names or templates so you know which version is active

## First Validation[​](#first-validation "Direct link to First Validation")

Before live use, check:

* the EA is licensed
* the loaded preset name is correct
* the symbol and timeframe match the preset purpose
* the Smart Risk Monitor settings match your risk plan
* the day-of-week and session filters allow trading at the expected times
* no protection rule is blocking entries unexpectedly