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How Do I Use and Manage Profiles in MT5?

What Is the Difference Between Templates and Profiles?

Feature	Templates	Profiles
Purpose	Save single chart settings	Save entire workspace layouts
Contents	Includes indicators, chart style, and appearance	Includes multiple charts, symbols, and their positions
Scope	Applies to one chart at a time	Applies to the full platform layout
Use Case	Reuse a specific chart setup	Restore a complete multi-chart trading environment
Access Path	Right-click on chart → Template	File menu → Profiles

How Do I Create a New Profile?

Step 1 - Set up your workspace

Open multiple charts
Arrange them as desired
Add indicators and tools to each chart

Step 2 - Save as Profile

Go to File > Profiles
Select Save As
Enter a descriptive name
Click Save

How Do I Switch Between Profiles?

Quick switching:

Go to File > Profiles
Select any saved profile from the list
Your workspace changes immediately

What gets saved:

Chart positions and sizes
All indicators and their settings
Drawing tools and objects
Timeframes for each chart
Symbol selection for each chart

How Do I Manage My Profiles?

To rename a Profile:

Go to File > Profiles
Right-click on the profile name
Select Rename

To delete a Profile:

Go to File > Profiles
Right-click on the profile name
Select Delete

Default Profile:

MT5 automatically saves your last workspace/li>
Reopens when you restart MT5
Always create custom profiles for specific strategies

The profile system complements the template functionality by providing broader workspace management capabilities.

While templates focus on individual chart configurations, profiles encompass entire workspace layouts with multiple charts and tools.

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