# Installing MT5 Indicator **URL:** \ **Category:** Deriv MT5\ **Tags:** mt5\ **Created:** [September 27, 2022, 4:41am UTC](https://community.deriv.com/t/installing-mt5-indicator/36980 "2022-09-27T04:41:25Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Sakina\_derivadmin](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/community.deriv.com/sakina_derivadmin/32/5512_2.png) [@Sakina\_derivadmin](https://community.deriv.com/u/Sakina_derivadmin)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2022, 4:41am UTC](https://community.deriv.com/t/installing-mt5-indicator/36980/1 "2022-09-27T04:41:25Z")
Dear Members, Technical indicators are important tools used in technical analysis to forecast future price changes. These indicators are based on mathematical transformations of financial symbol prices. To install an MT5 indicator, follow these steps: 1. Download the indicator to your computer. 2. Launch MetaTrader 5 and navigate to the data folder by going to: File \> Open Data Folder. 3. Install the indicator and test it by closing and restarting MT5. 4. Find the indicator folder and drag and drop the indicator onto the chart. 5. Customize the indicator settings and save them. 6. Test the indicator to ensure it is working correctly. Remember to use a combination of different indicators and consider other factors, such as fundamental analysis and market sentiment, when making trading decisions. Hope this information helps 💡 If you have any questions, please visit our Help Centre or contact us via Live Chat and WhatsApp. > **[Help Centre | Frequently Asked Questions | Deriv](https://deriv.com/help-centre)** > > Have questions on your trading account, how our trading platforms work or about trading? Read our FAQ’s or contact us through Deriv live chat. ---
**Author:** ![Sakina\_derivadmin](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/community.deriv.com/sakina_derivadmin/32/5512_2.png) [@Sakina\_derivadmin](https://community.deriv.com/u/Sakina_derivadmin)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2022, 9:54am UTC](https://community.deriv.com/t/installing-mt5-indicator/36980/2 "2022-09-29T09:54:38Z")