Note that if you have yet to install the EA, you must first go to the "installation" section If the EA doesn't work or don't open trades, follow this list carefully 1) Wait: the EA needs to find a signal and this can take 24-48 hours 2) Autotrading button: must be  On  to allow trades moreover, your EA's face must be happy, if it is not happy, you must remove and insert your EA in the chart 3) Check the "Experts" and "Journal" tab for Error messages. (bottom of MetaTrader)  Find the  list of error codes  here. Some errors can be caused by the user or broker.  For example, the EA may have failed to trade because your broker receives a requote, which means it is not accepting trades. Maybe you are logged in with the investor password.  These logs will inform you why the EA is not behaving as expected. 4) Do you have active internet? Remember that an internet connection is required to work on MetaTrader platform 5) The platform appear