Overview
PropOS Challenge Workstation is configured entirely through MT5 input parameters. Open the EA's properties (right-click on chart → Expert Advisors → Properties → Inputs tab) to access all settings. Parameters are grouped into logical sections described below.
Note: In Auto EASY mode, strategy parameters are ignored. Optimal defaults are used internally. Strategy parameters only apply to Auto PRO and Signal Assistant modes.
Trading Mode
The single most important setting. Determines how PropOS operates.
Trading Mode ▼
ParameterTypeDefaultDescription
Trading ModeenumAuto EASYAuto EASY — Zero config, gold-only, plug & play. All strategy parameters hardcoded with optimized defaults.
Auto PRO — Same strategy, all parameters exposed for customization.
Signal Assistant — Strategy generates signals, you decide to execute or skip.
Console — Pure manual trading through the PropOS execution panel. No strategy.
Router — Smart Copy Trading mode. Sender broadcasts, Receiver copies and adapts.
Auto PRO — Same strategy, all parameters exposed for customization.
Signal Assistant — Strategy generates signals, you decide to execute or skip.
Console — Pure manual trading through the PropOS execution panel. No strategy.
Router — Smart Copy Trading mode. Sender broadcasts, Receiver copies and adapts.
Prop Firm (All Modes)
These settings apply regardless of which trading mode you choose.
Firm & Phase ▼
ParameterTypeDefaultDescription
Prop Firm ProfileenumFTMOSelect your prop firm. Loads all challenge rules automatically (DD limits, targets, news policy, min days). Available: FTMO, FundedNext, The5ers, Alpha Capital One (1-Step), Alpha Capital Pro (2-Step), E8 Markets, FundingPips, Custom.
Current Phaseint1Which phase of the challenge you're in (1 or 2). Determines the profit target. For 1-step challenges, keep at 1.
Account Already FundedboolfalseEnable after passing the challenge. Removes profit targets, min days, and profitable days requirements. Drawdown protection stays active.
DD Safety Buffer %double0.15Extra safety margin before the actual DD limit. When equity enters this buffer zone, status changes to CAUTION. Autopilot is disabled and pending orders are canceled.
News Filter ▼
ParameterTypeDefaultDescription
News FilterboolfalseEnable to block new entries during high-impact economic events. Uses the MT5 economic calendar (real events, not hardcoded times). Only applies if your firm profile doesn't already have news blocking built in.
News Block Minutes Beforeint30How many minutes before a news event to start blocking new trades.
News Block Minutes Afterint30How many minutes after a news event to resume allowing new trades.
Risk & Execution
Core risk management settings that apply to all trading modes.
Risk Parameters ▼
ParameterTypeDefaultDescription
Risk Per Trade %double1.0Percentage of account balance risked per trade. Used to calculate position size based on stop loss distance. Volume is always rounded DOWN to the next valid step.
Gold Stop Loss (ticks)int1500Default stop loss distance for gold in Console and Signal modes (manual trading). In Auto modes, the strategy calculates SL dynamically from S/R levels.
Reward : Risk Ratiodouble1.0Take profit distance as a multiple of stop loss. Applies to Auto, Signal, and Console modes. Example: RR 1.0 with 1500 tick SL = 1500 tick TP.
Safety Features ▼
ParameterTypeDefaultDescription
Daily Profit CapboolfalseWhen enabled, blocks new entries once daily profit reaches the specified percentage. Protects against giving back gains.
Daily Profit Cap %double2.0Target daily profit percentage. Once reached, no new trades are allowed for the rest of the day.
Auto-StopboolfalseWhen enabled, automatically closes all positions and locks trading when your equity reaches the phase profit target. Prevents over-trading after passing.
Auto-Stop Buffer %double0.0Buffer above the target to trigger auto-stop. Set to 0 for exact target. Example: 0.5 means it triggers 0.5% above the target.
Strategy Settings (Auto PRO / Signal)
These parameters only affect Auto PRO and Signal Assistant modes. In Auto EASY, optimal defaults are used.
Trade Management ▼
ParameterTypeDefaultDescription
Max Simultaneous Tradesint1Maximum number of positions open in the same direction at once. Prevents over-exposure.
Max Trades Per Dayint10Maximum number of trades the strategy can open in a single trading day. Prevents overtrading.
Cooldown After Lossint3Number of M15 bars to wait after a losing trade before allowing new entries. Prevents revenge trading. Set to 0 to disable.
Trend Detection ▼
ParameterTypeDefaultDescription
Trend Detection Sensitivitydouble0.30How sensitive the bias engine is to price displacement. Range 0.0 to 1.0. Lower values detect trends more easily (more signals). Higher values require stronger displacement (fewer but higher-conviction signals).
Support & Resistance ▼
ParameterTypeDefaultDescription
S/R Precisionint3Number of bars on each side required to confirm a swing point as support or resistance. Range 1-5. Higher values find fewer but more significant levels.
Zone Grouping Distancedouble0.50Nearby S/R zones within this ATR fraction are merged into one. Higher values create wider, fewer zones.
Min Zone Scoredouble5.0Minimum quality score for an S/R zone to be considered valid for entries. Higher values filter out weaker zones, resulting in fewer but better trades.
Breakout & Entry ▼
ParameterTypeDefaultDescription
Breakout Candle Min Body %double50.0Minimum candle body size as percentage of total range to qualify as a breakout. Filters out doji/wick-heavy candles.
Retest Wait Timeint20Maximum M15 bars to wait for price to retest a broken S/R level. If no retest occurs within this window, the breakout signal expires.
Retest Zone Widthdouble0.15How close price must return to the broken level for it to count as a retest. ATR fraction.
Asian Session Extra Confirmationint1Additional confirmation candles required during Asian session (lower volatility). Prevents false signals during quiet hours.
Stop Loss & ATR ▼
ParameterTypeDefaultDescription
SL Bufferdouble2.5Extra distance added beyond the S/R zone for stop loss placement. ATR fraction. Prevents getting stopped out by zone noise.
Max SL Distancedouble6.0Maximum allowed stop loss distance as ATR multiple. Signals with larger SL are rejected. Prevents oversized risk on wide zones.
Min SL Distancedouble15.0Minimum stop loss distance in price points. For gold, approximately 15.0 ($1.50). Prevents unrealistically tight stops.
ATR TimeframeenumM15Timeframe used for ATR calculation. Should match your chart timeframe.
ATR Multiplierdouble2.0Multiplier applied to ATR for various distance calculations throughout the strategy.
Trailing Stop ▼
ParameterTypeDefaultDescription
Trailing Stop EnabledbooltrueEnable dynamic trailing stop that moves SL toward TP as price progresses.
Trailing Activationint50Percentage of TP distance that must be reached before trailing activates. 50 = trailing starts when price is halfway to TP.
Trailing Lockint50Percentage of progress to lock in when trailing activates. 50 = SL moves to secure 50% of the current profit.
Trailing Stepint10Minimum SL improvement required to trigger a trailing update. Percentage of TP distance. Prevents excessive order modifications.
Signal Alerts (Signal Assistant Mode)
Configure how you want to be notified when the strategy generates a signal.
Alert Settings ▼
ParameterTypeDefaultDescription
Visual Popup AlertbooltrueShow a popup dialog when a signal is generated.
Sound AlertbooltruePlay a sound when a signal is generated.
Email AlertboolfalseSend an email notification. Requires email configuration in MT5 (Tools → Options → Email).
Push NotificationboolfalseSend a push notification to your mobile. Requires MetaQuotes ID setup in MT5.
Smart Copy Trading (Router)
Configure the Router to copy trades between MT5 terminals. Select "Router" as Trading Mode to enable these settings.
Connection ▼
ParameterTypeDefaultDescription
RoleenumReceiverSender: Broadcasts trades from this terminal. Attach to the terminal running your strategy/bot.
Receiver: Copies and adapts trades to this terminal. Attach to your prop firm account.
Receiver: Copies and adapts trades to this terminal. Attach to your prop firm account.
Copy ModeenumMirrorMirror: Full 1:1 copy. Opens, closes, modifications, and partial closes are all replicated.
Entry Only: Only copies the initial entry. SL, TP, trailing, and exits are managed locally by PropOS.
Entry Only: Only copies the initial entry. SL, TP, trailing, and exits are managed locally by PropOS.
ChannelstringdefaultChannel name linking Sender and Receiver. Must be identical on both. Use different channels to run multiple independent copy setups.
Receiver IDstring(blank)Unique identifier for this receiver. Leave blank for normal use (auto-generated from account + server). Only change if running multiple challenge accounts on the same channel.
Execution Filters ▼
ParameterTypeDefaultDescription
Max Price Mismatchint15Maximum allowed price difference (in ticks) between the sender's signal and the current price. Signals with larger mismatches are rejected.
Max Spreadint30Maximum allowed spread (in ticks) to execute a copied trade. Prevents entries during high spread conditions.
Symbol Filterstring(blank)Restrict which symbols to copy. Leave blank to copy all. Comma-separated list, e.g.: EURUSD,XAUUSD,GBPUSD
Max Simultaneous Tradesint3Maximum concurrent positions the receiver will hold. Set to 0 for unlimited.
HFT ThrottleboolfalseBlocks rapid signal bursts from high-frequency senders. Enable only if the source EA sends many signals per minute.
Receiver Risk & Trailing ▼
ParameterTypeDefaultDescription
Risk Per Trade %double1.0Independent risk percentage for the receiver. Position size is calculated locally based on the receiver's account balance.
Reward/Risk Ratiodouble2.0Used to calculate TP when the sender's signal has no take profit level.
Fallback Gold SLint1500Stop loss (in ticks) applied to gold trades when the sender's signal has no SL.
Fallback FX SLint120Stop loss (in ticks) applied to forex trades when the sender's signal has no SL.
Trailing StopbooltrueEnable independent trailing stop on the receiver. Works independently from the sender's trailing.
Trailing Activationint50Percentage of TP distance to activate trailing (receiver-specific).
Trailing Lockint50Percentage of progress to lock when trailing activates (receiver-specific).
Trailing Stepint10Minimum SL improvement to trigger a trailing update (receiver-specific).
Custom Firm Settings
These parameters only apply when "Custom" is selected as the Prop Firm Profile. Use them to configure any prop firm not in the built-in list, or even non-prop-firm accounts.
Custom Firm Rules ▼
ParameterTypeDefaultDescription
Custom Daily DD %double5.0Maximum daily drawdown percentage. Set to 0 to disable daily DD tracking.
Custom Max DD %double10.0Maximum overall drawdown percentage. Set to 0 to disable.
Custom Max DD Typeint00 = Static (based on initial balance). 1 = Trailing High Water Mark (based on highest equity reached).
Custom Phase 1 Target %double10.0Profit target for Phase 1. Set to 0 to disable target tracking.
Custom Phase 2 Target %double5.0Profit target for Phase 2. Set to 0 if there is no Phase 2 (1-step challenge).
Custom Min Trading Daysint0Minimum number of trading days required. Set to 0 if not required.
Custom Min Profitable Daysint0Minimum number of profitable days required. Set to 0 if not required.
Custom Best Day Limit %double0Maximum profit allowed in a single day as percentage of total target (consistency rule). Set to 0 to disable.
Custom News BlockboolfalseEnable news blocking window for the custom profile.
Custom News Windowint120News blocking window duration in seconds (before and after event).
Custom Require Stop LossboolfalseIf enabled, PropOS will reject any trade that doesn't have a stop loss set.
Advanced
Settings for debugging and trade identification.
Advanced Settings ▼
ParameterTypeDefaultDescription
Debug ModebooltrueWhen enabled, detailed logs are printed to the Experts tab in MT5. Useful for troubleshooting. Disable for cleaner logs in production.
Magic Numberint202500Unique identifier for trades opened by this EA. Allows PropOS to recognize its own positions. Change if running multiple instances on the same account.
Trade Commentstring(blank)Optional comment attached to every trade. Visible in trade history. Some prop firms require specific comments. Set it here.