install an EA on VPs not purchased from MQL5

 
can anyone tell me how install an EA on VPs not purchased from MQL5?
 
Just paste the ex4/5 file into the MT4/5 >> File >> Open Data Folder >> MQL4/5 >> Experts folder and restart your terminal.
 

I've done that but is does not show up. do i need to get an account first?

Thank you for your help

 
Gary Stephenson #:

I've done that but is does not show up. do i need to get an account first?

Thank you for your help

Do you mean a trading account?

You don't need a trading account for putting your EA in the Experts folder, but you will need an active/valid demo or real trading account in order to open a live chart and attach it on it.

 
Gary Stephenson:
can anyone tell me how install an EA on VPs not purchased from MQL5?

having trouble signing into the demo account, by broker does not show up on the server

 

got it