# Install On MT4

Use this guide for `The Banana Indicator MT4` only.

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

You need:

* MetaTrader 4 installed and opened at least once.
* The official **Banana Indicator MT4** installer from [**Latest Downloads**](https://my.itradeaims.net/latest-downloads/) on your [member dashboard](https://my.itradeaims.net/).
* Your license key, if one was issued.
* Internet access for license validation.

Download the installer first

Sign in at [my.itradeaims.net](https://my.itradeaims.net/), open **Latest Downloads**, and download **The Banana Indicator MT4** installer before you run the steps below. Use only files from your dashboard, purchase email, or iTradeAIMS support.

![Flowchart for installing Banana Indicator MT4 into the correct MetaTrader data folder](/img/indicators/banana/mt4/install-data-folder-flowchart.png)

Install into the MetaTrader data folder opened from File > Open Data Folder.

## 1. Open The MT4 Data Folder[​](#1-open-the-mt4-data-folder "Direct link to 1. Open The MT4 Data Folder")

1. Open MetaTrader 4.
2. Select `File > Open Data Folder`.
3. Keep that folder open.

Use the folder opened by MetaTrader 4. Do not choose a folder by sight from Windows Explorer.

## 2. Run The MT4 Installer[​](#2-run-the-mt4-installer "Direct link to 2. Run The MT4 Installer")

1. Download **The Banana Indicator MT4** from [**Latest Downloads**](https://my.itradeaims.net/latest-downloads/) on your [member dashboard](https://my.itradeaims.net/).
2. Run the official installer you downloaded.
3. If Windows SmartScreen appears, confirm the installer is the official iTradeAIMS file before continuing.
4. When the installer asks for a folder, select the MT4 data folder opened from `File > Open Data Folder`.
5. Complete setup.
6. Restart MT4, or right-click inside Navigator and select `Refresh`.

![Branded guide for Windows SmartScreen when running the Banana Indicator MT4 installer](/img/indicators/banana/mt4/install-smartscreen-callout.png)

Official iTradeAIMS installer only — click More info, verify the app name, then Run anyway.

Expected MT4 locations:

```
MQL4/Indicators/iTradeAIMS/

MQL4/Libraries/
```

## 3. Confirm The Indicator Appears[​](#3-confirm-the-indicator-appears "Direct link to 3. Confirm The Indicator Appears")

1. Press `Ctrl+N` to open Navigator.
2. Open `Indicators > iTradeAIMS`.
3. Confirm `The Banana Indicator MT4` is listed.

If the indicator does not appear, use [Troubleshoot MT4](/indicators/banana/docs/mt4/troubleshooting.md).