# Quick Start — Banana EA MT4 v6.0

Get up and running with Banana EA v6.0 in 5 simple steps.



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## 1. Prepare Your MT4 Chart[​](#1-prepare-your-mt4-chart "Direct link to 1. Prepare Your MT4 Chart")

* Open your desired chart (e.g. EURUSD M5 or GER40 M15 as specified by your strategy).
* Ensure **AutoTrading** is enabled in the top MT4 toolbar (button should display a green icon).

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## 2. Attach Banana EA v6.0[​](#2-attach-banana-ea-v60 "Direct link to 2. Attach Banana EA v6.0")

* Open the MT4 **Navigator** panel (`Ctrl + N`).
* Expand **Expert Advisors**.
* Drag **`BananaEA-Auto`** onto your chart.

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## 3. Configure License & Inputs[​](#3-configure-license--inputs "Direct link to 3. Configure License & Inputs")

* In the EA Properties window, click the **Inputs** tab.
* Enter your iTradeAIMS license key into `LicenseSerial`.
* Set `LogVerbosity` to `Quiet` (default) or `State changes + reasons` for detailed diagnostic logs.

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## 4. Load a Version 6.0 Preset[​](#4-load-a-version-60-preset "Direct link to 4. Load a Version 6.0 Preset")

* Click the **Load** button at the bottom of the Inputs window.

* Navigate to `MQL4/Presets/BananaEA/`.

* Select an official v6.0 preset matching your strategy profile:

  

  * `BEA-V6-CHALLENGE.set` — Growth Phase (4.0% Daily DD, 3 Loss Limit, 30 min cooldown)
  * `BEA-V6-VERIFICATION.set` — Steady Phase (4.0% Daily DD, 3 Loss Limit, 30 min cooldown)
  * `BEA-V6-FUNDED.set` — Live Account (3.0% Daily DD, 2 Loss Limit, 60 min cooldown)

* Click **OK** to apply.

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## 5. Verify Smart Risk Monitor Status[​](#5-verify-smart-risk-monitor-status "Direct link to 5. Verify Smart Risk Monitor Status")

* Inspect the top-left area of your chart.

* Confirm the **Smart Risk Monitor** panel displays:

  

  * Header: `Banana EA v6.0`
  * License: `Authorized`
  * Protection Status: Active limits for Daily Drawdown, Consecutive Losses, and Cooldown.
  * Smilie Icon: A smiling face in the top-right corner of the chart indicates automated trading is active.

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Next Steps

Explore [Settings Overview](/banana-ea/mt4/docs/v6/settings-overview.md) for detailed parameter explanations or [Smart Risk Monitor](/banana-ea/mt4/docs/v6/smart-risk-monitor.md) to learn more about live risk protection alerts.