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How to Import from MetaTrader 5 (MT5)

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Written by SureInsight Team

Updated April 2026

How to Export Trade Data from MetaTrader 5

  1. Open MetaTrader 5 Desktop Application

    Launch the MetaTrader 5 (MT5) desktop app on your computer.

  2. Open the History Tab in the Terminal Window

    In the MetaTrader Terminal window, select the History tab.

    MT5 History Tab

    If you are having trouble locating the Terminal window, click on the search icon and type "History" to find and open it.

    MT5 Search History
  3. Select Orders and Time Period

    Right-click in the History tab, select Orders, and then choose the time period you want to export.

    MT5 Select Orders and Period

    Options include "All History," "Last 3 Months," "Last Month," or a custom period of your choice.

  4. Export as HTML Report

    Right-click in the History tab, select Report, and then choose HTML. Save the report as an HTML file to your desktop.

    MT5 Export HTML Report

Step 2: Upload to SureInsight

  1. Go to Add Trade → File Upload
  2. Select your account
  3. Drag and drop or click to upload your HTML file
  4. Review the preview and click Import

✓ What gets imported: Trade history, balance transactions, account currency, and starting balance

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