Install an algorithm in cTrader
cTrader algos can be installed by simply clicking the Install button in cTrader Store or by opening an .algo file in a cTrader application. As using algorithms from cTrader Store is covered separately, this article focuses on the operation with .algo files.
Note
With cloud synchronisation enabled, any successfully added algorithm will be uploaded to Cloud automatically with you as the owner, and the algorithm will appear in all cTrader apps where your cTID is active.
Double-click the .algo file, and it should open in the appropriate cTrader app. Otherwise, right-click the file, select the Open with option, then choose cTrader.
Warning
Some cBots, indicators and plugins might prompt you to provide them with elevated access rights or allow them to get, install or start other algorithms.
Try to open the .algo file as you would any other file. When prompted to select the app where it should be opened, choose cTrader.
cBot
The Start cBot window appears within cTrader Algo, and you can start the cBot in Cloud or locally.
The cBot appears in the list within cTrader Algo, and you can start the cBot in Cloud.
Indicator
The custom indicator with its default parameters is immediately added to the active chart within the Trade app. You can start using the indicator on charts as needed.
The custom indicator is added to the list in the Indicators section of the Algo app. However, you can use the indicator only in cTrader Windows or Mac.
Plugin
The plugin is automatically added to all cTrader UI areas that the plugin developer has chosen to display it in. To stop an installed plugin from appearing in any UI area, disable the plugin.
The plugin is added to the list in the Plugins section of the Algo app. However, you can use the plugin only in cTrader Windows or Mac.