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How to Set Up MetaTrader 4 for Blue Guardian

Connect MetaTrader 4 to your Blue Guardian account and configure the platform for Blue Guardian's static (floor never moves) rules. This guide covers connection, verification, and recommended risk settings.

Who This Setup Guide Is For

This page is for traders who already chose Blue Guardian and need to translate the firm's rule model into a safer MetaTrader 4 workspace.

It matters most if you use templates, alerts, ATM strategies, or copied chart layouts that could accidentally ignore Blue Guardian's static (floor never moves) and daily-loss logic.

Verify Before Your First Live Order
  • --Confirm the account balance and server connection match the firm dashboard before assuming the platform is configured correctly.
  • --Check that your default size, flattening rules, and alerts respect Blue Guardian's daily loss and holding restrictions.
  • --Re-check the live rule page on the same day you trade, because platform setup can stay correct while the firm changes a policy window or restriction.
Connection Steps
1

Create your Blue Guardian account

Sign up at https://blueguardian.com and purchase your evaluation. You will receive login credentials and a data feed connection string via email.

2

Download and install MetaTrader 4

Download MetaTrader 4 from the official website. Run the installer and follow the setup wizard.

3

Add the data feed connection

Open MetaTrader 4 and navigate to Connections or Data Feed settings. Add a new connection using the server address, username, and password from Blue Guardian.

4

Log in and verify

Connect to the data feed and verify market data is streaming. Check that your account balance matches your Blue Guardian dashboard.

5

Configure risk settings

Set position size defaults, max order quantity, and any ATM strategies to prevent accidental oversizing that could breach Blue Guardian rules.

Recommended Settings for Blue Guardian
  • --Set a daily loss alert at 3.2% (80% of Blue Guardian's 4% limit) so you stop trading before the hard cap.
  • --Blue Guardian uses static drawdown. Your floor stays fixed at opening balance minus 8%. Set daily risk to stay well above that floor.
  • --Save your workspace template after configuring so you can restore it quickly if settings are lost.
Blue Guardian Rules at a Glance
Drawdown TypeStatic (floor never moves)
Max Drawdown8%
Daily Loss Limit4%
Overnight HoldingAllowed
Weekend HoldingAllowed
News Tradingallowed
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