Falcon Hybrid Scalper Installation Guide

Follow these steps carefully to install, authorize, and run the EA on your MetaTrader 5 (MT5) terminal.

Prerequisites

MetaTrader 5 installed on your PC or VPS.
Your Falcon_Hybrid_Scalper.ex5 file.
Your active License Key (e.g., MB-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX).

Place the EA in your MT5 Data Folder

Open your MetaTrader 5 terminal.
Click on File in the top menu, then select Open Data Folder.
Navigate to MQL5 > Experts.
Paste the .ex5 file into this folder.
Go back to MT5. In the Navigator panel (left side), right-click on Expert Advisors and select Refresh.
The EA should now appear in the list.

Enable Auto Trading & WebRequests (CRITICAL)

The EA requires a connection to our licensing server to verify your key. If you skip this step, the bot will not run.

In MT5, go to Tools > Options (or press Ctrl + O).
Click on the Expert Advisors tab.
Check the box for Allow algorithmic trading.
Check the box for Allow WebRequest for listed URL:.
Click the green + button and type exactly: https://manilabot.com
Press Enter, then click OK to save.

Attach the EA to a Chart

Open a chart for your desired trading instrument (e.g., XAUUSD, BTCUSD, US30).
Set the chart timeframe. (Note: The EA features an "Auto Switch Chart TF" function, but starting on M1 or M5 is recommended).
Drag and drop the Falcon Scalper from the Navigator panel onto the chart.

Configure Your Settings and License

When the settings window pops up, configure the following key inputs:

=== LICENSE VERIFICATION === InpLicenseKey: Delete the default text and paste your unique license key here.

=== RISK SETTINGS === Set your Base Lot or enable Auto Lot Size (Risk %) based on your account size.

=== STRATEGY & FILTERS === Adjust your preference for Stealth Mode (InpHideSLTP), Support/Resistance lines, and News Filters as needed.

Finally, click OK.

Verify the Bot is Active

Look at the Falcon Dashboards on your chart to confirm the installation was successful:

Top Left Panel: Check the LICENSE: status. It should turn green and say LIFETIME ACTIVE (or indicate your Trial days remaining).
Bottom Right Panel (Status Check): Look for the green checkmarks next to:
Web Request Live Trading Auto Trading Bot Active
MT5 Toolbar: Ensure the "Algo Trading" button at the top of your MT5 terminal is clicked and showing a green play symbol.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

"Verification FAILED" Alert Double-check that your license key is typed correctly and that you accurately entered https://manilabot.com in the WebRequest settings.

"Auto Trading X" in Dashboard Click the "Algo Trading" button on the top MT5 toolbar so it turns green. Also check your Expert properties to ensure "Allow Live Trading" is ticked.

Bot isn't taking trades Ensure the market is open, you are outside of restricted news windows, and that your broker's spread is below your configured Max Spread limit in the settings.