# Troubleshooting — Banana EA MT4 v6.0

This guide provides solutions for common error messages, risk warnings, and operational alerts in Banana EA v6.0.

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## Common Alerts & Solutions[​](#common-alerts--solutions "Direct link to Common Alerts & Solutions")

### 1. `WARNING: Multi-Instance Collision Detected`[​](#1-warning-multi-instance-collision-detected "Direct link to 1-warning-multi-instance-collision-detected")

* **Cause**: Multiple charts in MT4 are running `BananaEA-Auto` with the same `MagicNumber` or managing the same symbol/account.
* **Solution**: Open the EA properties on each chart and assign a unique `MagicNumber` (e.g. Chart 1 = `6001`, Chart 2 = `6002`).

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### 2. `Status: SILENTLY UNPROTECTED`[​](#2-status-silently-unprotected "Direct link to 2-status-silently-unprotected")

* **Cause**: All intraday protective risk rules (`MaxDailyDrawdownPercent`, `MaxConsecutiveLosses`, `ConsecLossCooldownMinutes`) are set to `0` (disabled).
* **Solution**: Load an official Version 6.0 preset (`BEA-V6-CHALLENGE.set`) from `MQL4/Presets/BananaEA/`.

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### 3. `PAUSED: Max Consecutive Losses Hit (3/3)`[​](#3-paused-max-consecutive-losses-hit-33 "Direct link to 3-paused-max-consecutive-losses-hit-33")

* **Cause**: The EA hit the daily consecutive loss threshold.
* **Solution**: The circuit breaker automatically latches off new entries until the daily session resets at Midnight server time (00:00). Do not force manual entries unless you explicitly choose to reset the EA parameters.

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### 4. `COOLDOWN: Active (18m remaining)`[​](#4-cooldown-active-18m-remaining "Direct link to 4-cooldown-active-18m-remaining")

* **Cause**: A losing trade recently closed, triggering the re-entry cooldown timer.
* **Solution**: Wait for the countdown to expire before fresh signal entries are allowed. Note that scale-in trades on existing open positions are unaffected.

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### 5. `Initialization Failed: WebRequest to license server denied`[​](#5-initialization-failed-webrequest-to-license-server-denied "Direct link to 5-initialization-failed-webrequest-to-license-server-denied")

* **Cause**: MT4 WebRequest permissions are missing.
* **Solution**: Go to `Tools -> Options -> Expert Advisors`, check **Allow WebRequest for listed URL**, and add the official iTradeAIMS license server URL.

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### 6. `Initialization Failed: Version Expired`[​](#6-initialization-failed-version-expired "Direct link to 6-initialization-failed-version-expired")

* **Cause**: The current date is past `2026.12.31 23:59:59` (End-of-Life date).
* **Solution**: Verify that your computer's local clock and time zone are set correctly. If the date is past December 31, 2026, migrate to **Banana EA MT5**.

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### 7. macOS / MacBook DLL Permission or Emulation Errors[​](#7-macos--macbook-dll-permission-or-emulation-errors "Direct link to 7. macOS / MacBook DLL Permission or Emulation Errors")

* **Cause**: Running Windows MT4/MT5 binaries on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3) via Wine/CrossOver, where security layers block `iTradeAIMSLib.dll` or disconnect on sleep.
* **Solution**: Refer to our [macOS & Apple Compatibility Guide](/banana-ea/mt4/docs/v6/macos-compatibility-guide.md). We strongly recommend running the EA on a **Windows Cloud VPS** ($5–$10/mo) via Microsoft Remote Desktop on Mac for 24/7 uptime, or using the **TradingView Suite** for manual charting.