Set Up HFT Forex Copier
in Under an Hour
Step-by-step guide to connecting your master and slave accounts, configuring lot scaling, and starting to copy trades — no advanced technical knowledge required.
System Requirements
HFT Forex Copier runs on Windows. A VPS is strongly recommended for 24/5 uninterrupted operation — but you can start on your home PC first.
Operating System
Windows 7 or higher
Windows Server 2012 or higher
Processor
2-core 64-bit (x64) minimum
RAM
4 GB or higher
Disk Space
15 GB available
Internet
Stable connection required. VPS recommended for 24/5 uptime.
License
License is tied to one machine (hardware ID). Contact support to transfer.
Supported Platforms
HFT Forex Copier supports the following platforms as master (source) and slave (destination) accounts. Your license determines which connectors are available.
Master account platforms
The account your EA or manual trading runs on — the source of all trade signals.
Slave account platforms
The accounts that receive and copy all trades from the master.
Platform availability depends on your license. The Full Bundle includes all connectors. Additional connectors can be added to any base license.
Setup in 6 Steps
Download and install HFT Forex Copier
After purchasing your license, you will receive a download link by email. Run the installer on your Windows machine or VPS. The installation takes 2–3 minutes.
The software will register your hardware ID automatically on first launch. Your license is then tied to that machine. If you need to transfer to another machine later, contact support — the process is straightforward.
Add your master account
Open HFT Forex Copier. In the Master Accounts panel, click Add. Select your broker’s server from the list, enter your account login and investor (read-only) password, and give the account a short name (Definition). Click Save.
- You only need the investor password for the master account — no trading access required
- The investor password gives read-only access to monitor and copy trades
- If your broker’s server isn’t in the list, contact support — servers are added quickly upon request
Add your slave (sub) accounts
In the Subaccounts panel, click Add. Choose the platform type for each slave account — MT4, MT5, DXTrade, MatchTrader, cTrader, NinjaTrader, or FIX API — and enter the account credentials.
- Each slave account can have its own email notification settings for copy events and errors
- You can add as many slave accounts as your license allows
- Slave accounts can be at different brokers than the master — cross-broker copying is fully supported
Link master to slave accounts
Open a slave account’s Edit window and go to the Link tab. Check the checkbox next to each master account you want to copy from. This creates the copying link between the pair.
You can link each slave to one or more masters. You can also have multiple slaves linked to the same master — any combination is supported.
Configure copying parameters
For each master–slave pair, configure the copying parameters in the Link tab. The main settings to configure:
Lot scaling (Transformation) — how lot sizes are calculated on the slave account:
| Mode | How it works | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Ratio | Slave lot = Master lot × multiplier | Proportional scaling up or down |
| Fixed | Always copies at a fixed lot size | Consistent position sizing |
| Balance % | Scales lot based on slave account balance | Accounts with different balances |
| Equity % | Scales lot based on slave account equity | Dynamic risk management |
| Balance×Ratio | Balance-proportional with additional multiplier | Fine-tuned scaling |
| Risk % Balance | Calculates lot to risk a fixed % of balance per trade (requires SL on master) | Risk-based position sizing |
Symbol mapping — if your master and slave brokers use different symbol names (e.g. EURUSD vs EURUSDm), configure automatic or manual mapping so every trade routes correctly.
Filters — optionally restrict which trades are copied by symbol, order type (buy/sell/limit/stop), magic number, comment, lot size range, or SL/TP distance.
Stops — control how Stop Loss and Take Profit are handled on slave accounts: copy as-is, overwrite with fixed values, hide from broker (managed locally), or shift by a set number of pips.
Test and go live
Before copying on a real funded account, test on a demo slave account first:
- Place a test trade on the master account (manually or via EA)
- Check the Subaccount Orders panel — the copied trade should appear within milliseconds
- Verify the lot size, symbol, direction, and SL/TP are correct on the slave
- Check the Log tab for any errors or warnings
Once the test copy looks correct, switch the slave to your live funded account. The copier will run continuously as long as the software is open on your PC or VPS.
Key Features to Configure
These features are the most commonly used after initial setup. All are configured per master–slave pair in the Link tab.
Hide SL/TP from broker
Enable Hidden SL and TP to manage stop levels locally. The slave broker never sees your stop levels — they’re stored in the copier’s memory and triggered when price reaches them.
Manual trading simulation
Orders arrive at slave accounts appearing as manually placed. Essential for prop firm accounts or brokers that restrict automated trading. Enable in account settings.
Reverse copy
Enable Reverse to copy trades in the opposite direction — BUY becomes SELL and vice versa. Useful for hedging strategies or testing a reversed version of a strategy.
Order splitting
Use Division orders to split a single large master order into multiple smaller slave orders. Set the minimum lot for splitting and the target lot size per split order.
Comment & magic control
Choose whether to copy the master’s magic number and comment, ignore them, or replace with a custom value. Useful for anonymizing the source strategy on slave accounts.
Email & Telegram alerts
Configure email or Telegram notifications for each slave account — get alerted on every copy event or only on errors. Set up outbound Gmail or Telegram bot in the Setup menu.
Setup FAQ
How long does setup take?
Most traders are up and running within 30–60 minutes for a basic MT4 to MT5 setup. More complex configurations (DXTrade, MatchTrader, NinjaTrader slaves) typically take 1–2 hours due to additional bridge software requirements. Full step-by-step instructions for each platform are included in the documentation delivered with your license.
Do I need to keep my PC on while copying?
Yes — HFT Forex Copier is a local application that must be running continuously. A Windows VPS is strongly recommended for 24/5 uninterrupted operation. If your PC shuts down or loses internet, copying pauses until it reconnects. Use the Sync function after reconnection to copy any missed trades.
Can I run multiple master accounts simultaneously?
Yes. You can add multiple master accounts and link them to one or more slave accounts in any combination. For example, two masters copying to three slaves — with each slave having independent lot scaling and filter settings.
What if the master and slave brokers use different symbol names?
Use the Symbol Mapping feature in the Link tab. For simple suffix differences (EURUSD vs EURUSDm), automatic mapping handles it with no configuration needed. For radically different names (e.g. s&p500 vs USA500), use the Special Symbols manual mapping tool.
What happens if the connection drops mid-session?
HFT Forex Copier reconnects automatically. After reconnection, use the Sync function to copy any trades that were opened on the master while the connection was down. The copier will attempt to match open positions and close any that were closed on the master during the outage.
Can I transfer the license to a new VPS?
Yes. Contact support and they will clear the hardware ID mapping on your license. After clearing, install HFT Forex Copier on the new machine — it will re-map automatically. All your account settings are retained; only account passwords need to be re-entered on the new machine.
Where can I find the full documentation?
Full documentation including detailed setup guides for each supported platform (DXTrade, MatchTrader, NinjaTrader, FIX API, cTrader) is provided to licensed users after purchase. If you have questions before purchasing, the support team can answer them via the contact form or Telegram (@HFTSoftware).
Need Help?
The support team is available Mon–Fri 5am–6pm Eastern Time and responds quickly via ticket or Telegram.
Submit a support ticket
The fastest way to get help with a specific issue. Include screenshots and your log file for quickest resolution.
Telegram
Quick questions and pre-sales support via Telegram. Response time is typically under a few hours during business hours.
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