Fortiris EA Bridge Guide (MT4 + MT5)
EA Bridge is the primary MetaTrader auto-sync path in Fortiris.
It sends each closed trade to Fortiris in real time from your MT4/MT5 terminal using a connection token that starts with eab_.
EA Bridge is read-sync only. It does not send, modify, or close orders.
What You Need
- A Fortiris account and trading account already created
- An active EA Bridge connection in Fortiris
- Your EA Bridge token (starts with
eab_) - MT4 or MT5 terminal with Algo Trading / AutoTrading enabled
Step 1 - Create an EA Bridge Connection in Fortiris
- Open your account in Fortiris.
- Go to Connections.
- Add connection and choose EA Bridge (Real-time Push).
- Save the connection.
- Copy the generated token.
Important:
- Use the full token including the
eab_prefix. - Do not use your account ID.
- Do not use API keys from Settings.
Step 2 - Install the EA in MetaTrader
- Open MT4 or MT5.
- Attach the Fortiris EA to the chart.
- In EA inputs, paste your full
eab_token into the Fortiris token field. - Confirm Algo Trading / AutoTrading is enabled.
If the EA has an API URL field, use your Fortiris API base URL.
Step 3 - Allow WebRequest in MetaTrader
In MT4/MT5 terminal options, enable WebRequest and whitelist your Fortiris API domain.
If WebRequest is blocked, the EA cannot send closed trades.
Step 4 - Confirm Connection Health
After a trade closes:
- Return to Fortiris Connections.
- Open Connection Health.
- Confirm recent ping / send activity is updating.
Expected behavior:
- Closed trades appear shortly after close
- No polling delay
- Works with broker-specific MT4/MT5 server names
Troubleshooting
No trades arriving
- Verify token starts with
eab_ - Re-copy token from Fortiris and paste again
- Confirm AutoTrading / Algo Trading is enabled
- Confirm WebRequest whitelist includes Fortiris API domain
Status shows disconnected
- Ensure terminal is open and EA is attached to an active chart
- Check terminal Experts and Journal logs for network or permissions errors
- Reconnect the connection in Fortiris and update token in EA if a new token is issued
Duplicate or missing old history
EA Bridge is real-time push for closed trades going forward. For historical backfill, use manual imports where needed.
Security Notes
- EA Bridge token is scoped to a Fortiris connection.
- Treat the token like a secret.
- Regenerate/reconnect if you suspect exposure.
- Fortiris uses this path for trade-data ingestion, not order execution.