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:
Magic Keys V1 or V2 (physical devices)
→ Requires Magic Keys software v1.8.7Magic Keys V3 (physical) or On-Screen version
→ Requires the latest Magic Keys software and a separate cTrader integration package
All required files are available from our official download page.
SECTION A – Magic Keys V1 / V2 (Physical Devices)
Step 1: Download the Required Files
Go to the Magic Keys Download Center
Download Magic Keys software version 1.8.7
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
Run the Magic Keys installer for your operating system
Complete the installation
Launch the Magic Keys application
Plug in the USB receiver of your physical device
Step 3: Install cTrader Integration Files
Open cTrader
Go to the Automate tab
Navigate to the cBots / Indicators section
From the cTrader subfolder:
Double-click the Magic Keys Bot
Double-click the Magic Keys Indicator
Allow permissions if prompted
The files will now be installed inside cTrader.
Step 4: Run the Magic Keys Bot
In Automate → cBots, locate Magic Keys Bot
Click + to create a new instance
Assign it to any instrument
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
Switch to the Trade tab
Open the chart you want to trade on
Add the Magic Keys Indicator
Adjust parameters if needed and confirm
SECTION B – Magic Keys V3 or On-Screen Version
Step 1: Download the Required Files
Go to the Magic Keys Download Center
Download:
The latest Magic Keys application for your operating system
The cTrader Integration package
(this is a separate download)
Step 2: Install the Magic Keys Application
Install the latest Magic Keys software
Launch the application
Connect your V3 device (if applicable) or activate the On-Screen version
Step 3: Install cTrader Integration Files
Locate the downloaded cTrader integration folder
Extract it if needed
Open cTrader → Automate
Double-click:
Magic Keys Bot
Magic Keys Indicator
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
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Magic Keys Support Team
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