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How to Configure Magic Keys with cTrader

Magic Keys Support

This guide explains how to correctly configure Magic Keys with cTrader, depending on the version of Magic Keys you own.

Please follow the section that matches your device.

Magic Keys Versions Overview

Before starting, identify your Magic Keys version:

All required files are available from our official download page.

SECTION A – Magic Keys V1 / V2 (Physical Devices)

Step 1: Download the Required Files

  1. Go to the Magic Keys Download Center

  2. Download Magic Keys software version 1.8.7

  3. Open the downloaded folder

Inside the same folder you will find:

  • The Magic Keys application installer (Windows or macOS)

  • A cTrader subfolder containing:

    • Magic Keys Bot

    • Magic Keys Indicator

Step 2: Install the Magic Keys Application

  1. Run the Magic Keys installer for your operating system

  2. Complete the installation

  3. Launch the Magic Keys application

  4. Plug in the USB receiver of your physical device

Step 3: Install cTrader Integration Files

  1. Open cTrader

  2. Go to the Automate tab

  3. Navigate to the cBots / Indicators section

  4. From the cTrader subfolder:

    • Double-click the Magic Keys Bot

    • Double-click the Magic Keys Indicator

  5. Allow permissions if prompted

The files will now be installed inside cTrader.

Step 4: Run the Magic Keys Bot

  1. In Automate → cBots, locate Magic Keys Bot

  2. Click + to create a new instance

  3. Assign it to any instrument

  4. Press Play to run it

Important:

  • Only one Magic Keys Bot instance must be running at any time

To prevent the bot from stopping on restart:

  • Open cTrader Settings

  • Enable:

    • Single Instance

    • Auto-Restart cBots

Step 5: Add the Magic Keys Indicator to Charts

  1. Switch to the Trade tab

  2. Open the chart you want to trade on

  3. Add the Magic Keys Indicator

  4. Adjust parameters if needed and confirm

SECTION B – Magic Keys V3 or On-Screen Version

Step 1: Download the Required Files

  1. Go to the Magic Keys Download Center

  2. Download:

Step 2: Install the Magic Keys Application

  1. Install the latest Magic Keys software

  2. Launch the application

  3. Connect your V3 device (if applicable) or activate the On-Screen version

Step 3: Install cTrader Integration Files

  1. Locate the downloaded cTrader integration folder

  2. Extract it if needed

  3. Open cTrader → Automate

  4. Double-click:

    • Magic Keys Bot

    • Magic Keys Indicator

  5. Confirm permissions when requested

Step 4: Run the Magic Keys Bot

Follow the same procedure as V1/V2:

  • Create one bot instance

  • Run it on any instrument

  • Enable Auto-Restart cBots and Single Instance

Step 5: Add the Indicator to Charts

  • Open your trading chart

  • Add the Magic Keys Indicator

  • Confirm settings

Using Magic Keys with cTrader

  • Click on a chart to target it

  • The active chart is identified by double parallel lines in the top-right corner

  • Make sure the Noon Key is active
    (blue LED on physical devices)

  • Press Open Calc to start trading

  • If prompted by your firewall, allow Magic Keys for inter-process communication

Important Notes

  • Do not run multiple Magic Keys bot instances

  • As long as charts remain open, the indicator will automatically resume after restarting cTrader

If you experience issues:

  • Verify your Magic Keys version

  • Confirm you are using the correct software package

  • Contact support with your cTrader version and Magic Keys version at contact@magickeys.trade 

—
Magic Keys Support Team

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