Symbol Mapping
Configure symbol mapping for different brokers. Learn how to handle symbol differences between TradingView and MetaTrader.
Introduction
Different forex brokers often use different symbol naming conventions. While TradingView uses EURUSD for the Euro/US Dollar pair, your broker might use EURUSD.m, i.EURUSD.micro, or EURUSD.ecn. Symbol Mapping converts these symbols in real time, acting as a translation layer between TradingView and your broker so trades execute with the correct symbol names.
What you get:
Automatic Conversion
Automatically converts TradingView symbols to your broker's format without manual intervention.
Multi-Broker Support
Configure different mappings for different symbols and brokers all in one place.
Real-time Processing
Symbol conversion happens in real-time as signals are received and processed.
Key benefits:
Simplified Setup
Create one set of TradingView alerts that work with any broker, regardless of their symbol naming convention.
Reduced Errors
Eliminate failed trades due to symbol name mismatches between TradingView and your broker.
Setting Up Symbol Mapping
Access Symbol Mapping. Navigate to your TradeSgnl dashboard and open the Signals tab. Click the Signal Modifier tab at the top to access the Symbol Mapping configuration.
Open Signal Modifier Page
Enable Symbol Mapping. Use the toggle switch to enable symbol mapping. When disabled, all your configured mappings are preserved but not applied to incoming signals.
Add Symbol Mappings. For each symbol you want to map:
- Enter the TradingView symbol in the From (TradingView Symbol) field (e.g.,
EURUSD). - Enter your broker's symbol in the To (Broker Symbol) field (e.g.,
EURUSD.m). - Click Add to add the mapping to your list.
- Repeat for any additional symbols.
Save Your Configuration. After adding all your mappings, click Save to apply the configuration. Your mappings will then be active and ready to convert incoming signals.
Test Your Configuration. Send a test signal from TradingView to verify that symbol conversion is working. Check your MetaTrader 5 terminal to confirm trades are placed with the correct symbol names.
Important
Make sure the symbols you map to actually exist in your MetaTrader 5 terminal. If the converted symbol doesn't exist, the trade will fail.
Tip: Finding your broker's symbols
Use the correct symbol format from your MetaTrader Symbols List (Ctrl+U). For MT5, use the symbol from the Symbol column. You can also check the Market Watch window to see the exact symbol names used by your broker.
Troubleshooting
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