How to Fix “EA STOP: Turn ON Auto Trading Button” & “EA STOP: Enable ‘Allow Algo Trading’ in EA” Errors in EA (MT4/MT5)

348January 26, 2026

🔴 STEP 1: Terminal Auto Trading Disabled

You may see any of the following messages:

  • Auto Trade Disable

  • Auto Trade Disable!

  • EA STOP: Turn ON Auto Trading Button (latest version)

✅ Meaning:

Auto Trading is disabled at the MetaTrader terminal level.

 

✅ How to Fix the Problem (Step-by-Step)

Step 1: Enable Auto Trading in MetaTrader

  1. Look at the top toolbar of your MetaTrader terminal.

  2. Find the “Algo Trading / Auto Trading” button.

Button Status Meaning:

  • 🔴 Red Box / Disabled → Auto Trading is OFF ❌

  • 🟢 Green Box / Enabled → Auto Trading is ON ✅

👉 Click the button once until it turns GREEN.

 

 

🔴 STEP 2: EA Trading Permission Disabled

You may see any of the following messages:

  • EA Not Allow

  • EA Not Allow!

  • Trading is forbidden

  • EA STOP: Enable "Allow Algo Trading" in EA (latest version)

 

✅ How to Fix the Problem (Step-by-Step)

Step 1: Open EA Properties

  • On the chart where the EA is attached:

    • Press F7, or

    • Right-click on the chart → Expert Advisors → Properties

Step 2: Enable “Allow Algo Trading”

  1. Go to the Common tab

  2. Tick (✔) the checkbox:

    • Allow Algo Trading

Click OK to save changes.