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Connect XM to CRX

XM MT5 — Login, Password, Server.

These forex brokers connect via MT5 Login + Password + Server — not a REST API key. CRX routes orders through the MT5 bridge (Windows PC with MetaTrader 5 + MT5_BRIDGE_URL).

Before you connect
  • MT5 credentials only — no withdraw API.
  • Match demo vs live server in XM portal.

Step 1 — On XM

Get MT5 credentials from XM

Connect your XM MetaTrader 5 account. CRX uses login, password, and server for order routing.

01

Open XM & create MT5 account

Sign in to XM. Members Area → My Accounts → MetaTrader 5. Open or request a MetaTrader 5 account (demo recommended first). Download MT5 from XM if you have not already.

  • Use MT5 account type — not cTrader-only unless you also have MT5
  • Note Demo vs Live — server name differs
  • Complete KYC if required before live MT5
02

Copy Login, Password & Server

In the XM client area or MT5 terminal (File → Login to Trade Account), copy the numeric Login, trading Password, and exact Server string.

  • Login — numeric MT5 account number
  • Password — MT5 trading password (may differ from website login)
  • Server — e.g. XMGlobal-MT5 (demo) or XMGlobal-MT5 2 / XMGlobal-MT5 3 (live)
  • Server spelling must match exactly — including spaces and suffixes
03

Prepare MT5 bridge (required)

XM does not offer a direct REST API for CRX. Orders route through MetaTrader 5 on a Windows PC. Install MT5, log in once, and set MT5_BRIDGE_URL on the CRX server (see docs/LIVE-LOCAL-TEST.md).

  • Windows PC with MetaTrader 5 logged in to your account
  • CRX MT5 bridge service running and reachable
  • Use a dedicated MT5 account for automation if possible

Step 2 — In CRX

How to connect in CRX

Three steps in Settings → Venue Connection. Funds stay on XM — CRX never holds your capital.

Fields in CRX SettingsMT5 login · Password · Server name

01

Open Settings → Venue Connection

Dashboard → Settings → Venue Connection. Your CRX account must be Forex signup (not Crypto).

02

Select XM & paste credentials

Click XM in the Forex row. Paste: MT5 login, Password, Server name. Click Connect Broker. MT5 bridge must be running on your Windows PC before connect succeeds.

03

Set risk & go live when ready

Settings → Risk: margin per trade, leverage, max positions. Enable Live Automation Consent only when you want real-money order instructions.

Ready to connect XM?

Open CRX Settings after signup and paste your credentials.

Open CRX Settings