Algo Forge authentication issue

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Hello,

I’m unable to use the forge.mql5.io repository through MetaEditor. It was working without any problems until recently — push, pull, fetch, and all other Git operations were successful.

Now MetaEditor shows:

2026.09.11 19:50:18.766    Git    MQL5 Algo Forge activation failed [401]


When I try to use Git from the terminal, I get:

git fetch --prune --all
remote: Credentials are incorrect or have expired. Retry your command or see https://codeberg.org/forgejo/forgejo/issues/2809 for more information
fatal: Authentication failed for 'https://forge.mql5.io/Toh4iem9/mql5.git/'


I also installed a completely new MetaTrader client to rule out a local configuration issue. Even the initial activation fails there:

2026.09.11 20:12:57.408    Git    MQL5 Algo Forge activation failed [401]
2026.09.11 20:12:58.205    Git    250 public projects found


So it looks like the problem is related to authentication on the Algo Forge side. Could you please check what might be causing this?

Thank you!
bug: `git push` fails the first time with git-credential-manager
bug: `git push` fails the first time with git-credential-manager
  • forgejo
  • codeberg.org
### Description Whenever I do `git push` or something that requires authentication, it fails the first time. Repeating the same command makes it work, and it keeps working for a while after that. Attached below is a screenshot of how it looks. I'm using `git-credential-manager` for `https` auth....
 
Toh4iem9:
Now MetaEditor shows:

2026.09.11 19:50:18.766    Git    MQL5 Algo Forge activation failed [401]

Make sure that your mql5.com login and password are entered in the community tab of the options.


 
Toh4iem9:
When I try to use Git from the terminal, I get:

git fetch --prune --all
remote: Credentials are incorrect or have expired. Retry your command or see https://codeberg.org/forgejo/forgejo/issues/2809 for more information
fatal: Authentication failed for 'https://forge.mql5.io/Toh4iem9/mql5.git/'

If you don't mind working with Git solely via the terminal, you can authorize the application by re-entering the command.

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AlgoForge -> IDE error

Vladislav Boyko, 2026.05.09 17:50


On the second or third attempt, a browser window should open, allowing you to authorize by clicking the "Authorize Application" button.


 
Vladislav Boyko #:

Make sure that your mql5.com login and password are entered in the community tab of the options.


I am logged into my MetaEditor Community account, but activating MQL5 Algo Forge still fails.

Here is the relevant output from the MetaEditor log:

2026.09.12 00:14:00.481    MCP    started on 127.0.0.1:22345
2026.09.12 00:15:07.427    Git    MQL5 Algo Forge activation failed [401]
2026.09.12 00:15:08.130    Git    250 public projects found


My MetaEditor version is:

Version: 5.00 build 6182


I can also successfully log in to both mql5.com and forge.mql5.io using the same username/password combination.

I found the following forum post, which seems to describe a very similar issue:
Need help with https://forge.mql5.io/
Need help with https://forge.mql5.io/
  • 2025.12.21
  • www.mql5.com
The user is unable to log in to AlgoForge using their MQL5.com credentials, suspecting a password synchronization issue or account registration conflict. They have tried password resets and confirm they can log in to the MQL5.com Community tab. They request assistance from AlgoForge support to resolve the login problem.
 
Transmitted to MetaQuotes, don't expect an answer before Monday.
 
Alain Verleyen #:
Transmitted to MetaQuotes, don't expect an answer before Monday.
Thanks! In the meantime, I’ll switch to doing Git manually. Good luck tracking down the issue! 🙂
 
Toh4iem9 #:

I can also successfully log in to both mql5.com and forge.mql5.io using the same username/password combination.

Please check you are using the same password to connect to mql5.com and forge.mql5.io as you are using with MT5/MetaEditor.

 
Alain Verleyen #:

Please check you are using the same password to connect to mql5.com and forge.mql5.io as you are using with MT5/MetaEditor.

I am using the same username/password combination on all three platforms:

- mql5.com
- forge.mql5.io
- MT5 / MetaEditor

I believe MT5 is properly connected to my MQL5 account, as the account messages are displayed there.

However, MetaEditor is still unable to connect to Algo Forge. I am getting the following error message:

2026.09.14 17:29:42.082 Git MQL5 Algo Forge activation failed [401]
2026.09.14 17:29:42.923 Git 250 public projects found

I use two-factor authentication on Algo Forge, but this has not caused any problems with MetaEditor in the past.

At the moment, I am manually uploading and downloading the files using Git.
 
Toh4iem9 #:
I believe MT5 is properly connected to my MQL5 account, as the account messages are displayed there.
Post the full log please.
 
Toh4iem9 #:
2026.09.14 17:29:42.082 Git MQL5 Algo Forge activation failed [401]
2026.09.14 17:29:42.923 Git 250 public projects found
Did you happen to change your account password?
I had a similar situation about a year ago after changing my password. But as far as I know, that was fixed a long time ago.
 
Toh4iem9 #:
I am using the same username/password combination on all three platforms:

- mql5.com
- forge.mql5.io
- MT5 / MetaEditor

I believe MT5 is properly connected to my MQL5 account, as the account messages are displayed there.

However, MetaEditor is still unable to connect to Algo Forge. I am getting the following error message:

2026.09.14 17:29:42.082 Git MQL5 Algo Forge activation failed [401]
2026.09.14 17:29:42.923 Git 250 public projects found

I use two-factor authentication on Algo Forge, but this has not caused any problems with MetaEditor in the past.

At the moment, I am manually uploading and downloading the files using Git.
A MetaQuotes developer reported it as fixed, please confirm.
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