Unable to Save EA Files in "Experts" Folder on M

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Hello,

I am currently experiencing a problem with MetaTrader 5 on my MacBook Air. I installed MT5 directly from the official MQL5 site, but I am unable to save or move any EA files into the MQL5/Experts folder.

Details:

  • Platform: MacBook Air

  • MT5: Latest download from MQL5 site

  • Issue: When I attempt to paste or drag an .ex5 file into the Experts folder, the file is rejected and does not stay there.

  • I have checked macOS folder permissions, but there is no option to grant write access.

  • It looks as though the application is preventing any external files from being placed in that folder.

Questions:

  1. Is this a known limitation of the macOS version of MT5?

  2. Is there a specific setting or method to allow Expert Advisors to be added manually?

  3. If this is blocked by design, what is the proper workaround (e.g., should all EA files be installed only via the Market/CodeBase instead of manual copy)?

I would really appreciate any clarification or guidance on how to resolve this, as I need to run my EA on this platform.

 
HeatherMartin66:
MacOS blocks writing inside the application bundle for security. MT5 does not use the MQL5 folder inside the app. It stores user data in /Users/yourusername/Library/Application Support/MetaTrader 5/MQL5/Experts.

Open it from the File menu using Open Data Folder, then open MQL5 and Experts, and place your EA there. You can also compile the source in MetaEditor. Market and CodeBase installs write to the same data location.
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