Complete these four steps in order.
Everything needed for free access is grouped into one clear setup flow.
Choose and register with a broker
Use one of the official Blackcode IB links below. Registration from another link will not qualify for the free licence.
Complete broker KYC
Verify your identity and address inside the broker portal. Wait until the account status is approved.
Open the MT5 cent account
Use Standard Cent STP for Vantage or Cent STP for VT Markets. Keep the MT5 account number ready.
Verify the MT5 account and claim access
Submit the same email used at the broker together with your MT5 account number. The system will check IB eligibility before creating the licence.
Contact me at TelegramNew MT5 accounts may take up to 30 minutes to appear in the broker verification list.
What your account has to match.
- Broker
- Vantage or VT Markets, registered through the IB link
- Platform
- MetaTrader 5 — MT4 is not supported
- Account type
- Vantage: Standard Cent STP · VT Markets: Cent STP
- Symbol
- XAUUSD only
- Minimum equity
- 20,000 USC — equal to $200 USD
- Recommended equity
- 50,000 USC or more, so grid recovery has room during volatile sessions
- Terminal
- Algo trading enabled, and the licence URL added under Tools → Options → Expert Advisors
- Uptime
- A Windows VPS is recommended — the EA can only manage a basket while the terminal is running
Full walkthrough: install guide.
What the free licence does not cover.
Free — unlimited verified accounts
- Lifetime licence for unlimited verified under-IB accounts
- Locked to the broker used at registration
- Same EA build and preset files
- Standard Telegram support
Switching brokers later means moving to a paid licence.
Paid — from $299
- 5 accounts at $299
- Any MT5 broker you prefer
- All future EA versions included
- Priority Telegram support
Asked most often at this step.
Why is the free licence tied to these two brokers?
It is paid for by the IB rebate on that account. Without the rebate there is nothing funding the licence, which is why an account opened outside the link — or with any other broker — cannot be activated.
Can I move an existing account under the IB link?
Usually not — broker IB tagging happens at registration. Message Telegram with your account number first so it can be checked before you open anything new.
How long does activation take?
Activation is manual and depends on when your details are matched against the IB list. Send the message once and wait for the reply rather than resending.
Can I run the free licence on additional accounts?
Yes. Unlimited eligible under-IB MT5 accounts can remain on the same free licence. Accounts outside the supported IB programme need the 1-account or 5-account paid licence.
Do I have to deposit before activation?
The account has to be verified and open. Deposit at least 20,000 USC before running the EA, otherwise the grid has no room and the equity kill-switch may trigger early.
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