# Quick Start On MT5

Use this page after [install on MT5](/indicators/aims-box/docs/mt5/install.md).

Review prompts, not orders

Setup states and box levels are **chart information to review**. They are not automatic trade instructions. Not financial advice.

## Before You Start[​](#before-you-start "Direct link to Before You Start")

Confirm:

* **AIMS Box MT5** is installed in the MT5 terminal you are using.
* You have a license key entered if your build requires one.
* You opened one clean chart (one symbol, one timeframe) for the first test.

## 1. Open A Clean Chart[​](#1-open-a-clean-chart "Direct link to 1. Open A Clean Chart")

Recommended first setup:

* One symbol you already understand.
* One timeframe you normally watch.
* No extra indicators until Box levels appear correctly.
* Enough history loaded to show recent box structures.

## 2. Add The Indicator[​](#2-add-the-indicator "Direct link to 2. Add The Indicator")

1. Press `Ctrl+N` to open Navigator.
2. Open `Indicators > iTradeAIMS`.
3. Drag **AIMS Box MT5** onto the chart.
4. Enter your license key if required.
5. Click **OK**.

For dashboard confluence, also attach **iTradeAIMS Dashboard** to the same chart and select the **Box** tab.

## 3. Confirm It Is Running[​](#3-confirm-it-is-running "Direct link to 3. Confirm It Is Running")

Check:

* The indicator name appears on the chart.
* The **Box** tab is selected when you want AIMS Box information.
* Grey box zones or levels appear after enough candles load.
* No license error on the chart.
* The Experts tab does not show a repeated setup error.

![Setup 1 READY on the Box tab with BuyStop reference and filter context](/img/indicators/aims-box/mt5/setup-1-ready-dashboard.png)

Setup 1 · READY — review trade lines and filter context before acting.

## 4. Read The Box State[​](#4-read-the-box-state "Direct link to 4. Read The Box State")

The dashboard can show states such as:

* **Setup 1 · WAIT** (or forming) — structure is building; review the box on chart but do not treat labels as trade orders yet.
* **Setup 1 · READY** — candidate setup ready for review; check trade lines, filters, and grey zones before acting.
* **Setup 2** — alternate setup type ready for review.
* **Closed break** — price closed beyond the relevant box level.
* **Blocked** — a filter or risk condition does not allow the setup (for example box too tall).

Read these as prompts for review, not orders to trade.

![Box tab showing Setup 1 closed break with BuyStop and stop reference after price moves beyond the box](/img/indicators/aims-box/mt5/inbox/setup-1-closed-break-dashboard.png)

Closed break — the dashboard summarizes the break; still review chart context, spread, and risk.

## 5. Keep Settings Simple At First[​](#5-keep-settings-simple-at-first "Direct link to 5. Keep Settings Simple At First")

For the first few sessions:

* Leave **Boxes** on.
* Leave **Gator** and **Purple** filters on unless support says otherwise.
* Use popup alerts only if you want them — see [MT5 alerts](/indicators/aims-box/docs/mt5/alerts.md).
* Avoid advanced debug toggles until you understand defaults.

## 6. If Something Looks Wrong[​](#6-if-something-looks-wrong "Direct link to 6. If Something Looks Wrong")

1. Use [Troubleshoot MT5](/indicators/aims-box/docs/mt5/troubleshooting.md).
2. Restart or refresh MT5.
3. Confirm install folder and license details.
4. Try one clean chart.
5. Contact support with platform, broker, symbol, timeframe, and screenshots.

## Next Steps[​](#next-steps "Direct link to Next Steps")

* [MT5 settings](/indicators/aims-box/docs/mt5/settings.md)
* [Using AIMS Box levels](/indicators/aims-box/docs/strategy-foundation/aims-box-rules.md)
* [Box tab in the Confluence suite](/indicators/confluence/docs/features/box-tab-in-suite.md)