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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

Indicators, chart style, appearance

Multiple charts, symbols, 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 environment

Access Path

Right-click chart → Template

File menu → Profiles

 



How Do I Create a New Profile?

Step 1 – Set Up Your Workspace

  1. Open multiple charts
  2. Arrange them as desired
  3. Add indicators and tools to each chart

 

Step 2 – Save as Profile

  1. Go to File > Profiles
  2. Select Save As
  3. Enter a descriptive name
  4. Click Save

 

How Do I Switch Between Profiles?

Quick switching:

  1. Go to File > Profiles
  2. Select any saved profile from the list
  3. 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:

  1. Go to File > Profiles
  2. Right-click on the profile name
  3. Select Rename

 

To delete a Profile:

  1. Go to File > Profiles
  2. Right-click on the profile name
  3. Select Delete

 

Default Profile:

  • MT5 automatically saves your last workspace and reopens it on restart
  • Always create custom profiles for specific strategies




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