Alert Relay Helper – Complete User Guide
Official Product Links
- MT5 version: Market #144986
- MT4 version: Market #144992
This article explains how to install, configure and troubleshoot the Alert Relay Helper EA for both MetaTrader 5 and MetaTrader 4. We’ll use VWAP Ultimate Pro as an example, but all future indicators released by the same author will follow the same encrypted-alert standard.
1 · Concept & Workflow
- Supported indicator detects a signal (price ⭣ VWAP, session start, …).
- Indicator encrypts a compact alert string with AES-256.
- The EA monitors every tick, decrypts it and immediately forwards the original text to Telegram via WebRequest.
2 · Prerequisites
- MetaTrader 5 build 4150 or higher or MetaTrader 4 build 1380 or higher.
- Windows firewall rule that permits outbound HTTPS (MT5) or HTTP (MT4).
- Any of the author’s indicators that advertise “Alert Relay ready”.
3 · Telegram side (one-time)
- Search for @AlertRelayHelper_bot in Telegram and press Start.
- Send any text (e.g. /hi ). This step registers your username in the bot’s history—required so the EA can retrieve your chat-ID.
4 · MetaTrader set-up
a) Enable WebRequest
Tools → Options → Expert Advisors ☑ Allow WebRequest for listed URL Add: https://api.telegram.org or http://api.telegram.org (MT4)
b) Attach Alert Relay Helper
- Open any chart (symbol/time-frame does not matter).
- Drag the EA from Navigator onto the chart.
The configuration panel will pop up.
Fields explained:
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Telegram Username | Your exact @username without the “@” sign. |
| Indicator Names | Comma-separated list of indicators you want to listen to (as shown in Navigator). Example: VWAP Ultimate Pro |
| Turn ON / OFF | Main switch. ON = EA starts listening and relaying. |
| Dark / Light Mode | Pure cosmetic. |
5 · Indicator side
Open the chart where VWAP Ultimate Pro is running.
- Ensure the indicator’s “Send Alerts” options are enabled.
- Nothing else required—the indicator takes care of encryption and publishing.
6 · Testing
- With EA ON, change the price crossing conditions in the indicator so it triggers immediately.
- Check your Telegram: you should receive a formatted message like:
VWAP Ultimate Pro EURUSD: Price crossed below VWAP Level: 1.08345 Time: 2025-07-28 10:17
7 · Multiple indicators
Add more names to the Indicator Names box, separated by commas.
8 · MT4 caveat
- MetaTrader 4 still relies on HTTP. That’s fine for the Telegram API ( http://api.telegram.org ).
- If you see a “HTTPS not supported” error, double-check the URL scheme.
9 · Troubleshooting FAQ
❓ ChatID not found
Make sure you have messaged the bot from the same @username you entered.
❓ No messages forwarded
1) Verify WebRequest is enabled. 2) Confirm indicator name spelling. 3) Watch the Experts tab for “Decryption failed” – this means you entered a non-compatible indicator.
❓ Can I use it with third-party indicators?
No. The encryption key is hard-coded to work only with this author’s products, which protects your alerts from being intercepted.
10 · Road-map
- Discord web-hook support (optional JSON format).
- Batch mode for bulk notifications.
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