# Install And Connect

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

* A Windows PC where MetaTrader 4 or MetaTrader 5 is already installed.
* An active TM Pro / iTradeAIMS grant at [my.itradeaims.net](https://my.itradeaims.net/).
* The TM Pro desktop installer and the matching MetaTrader bridge Expert from your member downloads.

## Install TM Pro[​](#install-tm-pro "Direct link to Install TM Pro")

1. Download the current TM Pro installer from your member area.
2. Run the installer and complete the prompts.
3. Launch **TM Pro** — it should stay on top as a narrow sidecar window.

## Connect MetaTrader[​](#connect-metatrader "Direct link to Connect MetaTrader")

1. Open MetaTrader (MT4 or MT5) for the account you intend to trade.
2. Install or attach the **iTradeAIMS TM Pro** bridge Expert from Navigator (exact filename follows your package — often under Experts → products).
3. Allow AutoTrading / algorithmic trading if MetaTrader prompts.
4. In TM Pro, open the **Runtime** tab (or connection status area) and confirm the bridge shows **connected** / live for that terminal.

If the bridge stays disconnected, see [Troubleshooting](/tm-pro/docs/troubleshooting.md).

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

Continue with [Order Ticket quick start](/tm-pro/docs/order-ticket.md).