How to Save and Use Chart Templates on MT5
Setting up the same trading chart every day wastes time. MetaTrader 5 gives you a simple way around this.
MT5 chart templates let you save your chart design, indicators, colors, and other settings. You can then apply that setup to another chart within seconds.
This is useful if you trade several forex pairs, gold, indices, or other markets. Instead of rebuilding your chart each time, you can load one saved template.
In this guide, you will learn how to save and use chart templates on MT5. We will also cover how to edit, remove, and manage your templates.
What Is an MT5 Chart Template?
An MT5 chart template is a saved group of chart settings.
A template can store the way your chart looks and the tools added to it. You can apply these saved settings to another chart later.
A MetaTrader 5 template can include:
- Chart type, such as candlesticks, bars, or lines
- Chart colors and background
- Indicators and their settings
- Indicator windows
- Grid settings
- Volume display
- Ask price line
- Period separators
- Chart scale and display settings
For example, you may use a dark chart with moving averages and RSI. Instead of setting everything again, you can save that chart as a template.
You can then open EUR/USD, XAU/USD, or another market and load the same setup.
What Is an MT5 Chart Template
Why Use Chart Templates on MT5?
Chart templates can make your trading setup much easier to manage.
Many traders use the same tools across several markets. Rebuilding those charts every time adds work without adding value.
Templates solve this problem.
You can build one chart exactly how you want it. Save it once, then use it whenever needed.
This also helps keep your chart setup consistent.
For example, assume you use a 20-period EMA and 50-period EMA. You also use RSI with the same settings on every pair.
Without templates, you need to add each indicator manually.
With an MT5 chart template, one click can restore the full setup.
Templates are also useful when you use different trading methods.
You might create separate templates for:
- Scalping
- Day trading
- Swing trading
- Gold trading
- Price action
- Trend trading
- Support and resistance analysis
Each template can have its own indicators and chart design.
How to Create Your Chart Setup on MT5
Before saving a template, you first need to build the chart.
Open MetaTrader 5 and select the market you want to use.
You can open a chart from the Market Watch panel. Right-click the instrument and select Chart Window.
Now adjust the chart based on your needs.
You can choose between candlestick, bar, and line charts from the top toolbar.
Next, choose your preferred timeframe on MT5.
MT5 provides several timeframes, ranging from one-minute charts to monthly charts.
You can also change the chart colors.
Right-click anywhere inside the chart and select Properties. From there, adjust the background, candles, grid, and other visual settings.
Add any indicators you want to include.
Go to:
Insert > Indicators
Choose your indicator and adjust its settings.
You can repeat this step until the chart matches your trading setup.
How to Create Your Chart Setup on MT5
How to Save a Chart Template on MT5
Once your chart is ready, you can save it as a template.
The process only takes a few steps.
Right-click anywhere inside your MT5 chart.
Select:
Templates > Save Template
A window will appear asking you to name the template.
Choose a clear name that explains what the template is used for.
For example:
- Gold Trading
- EMA Trend Setup
- Scalping Setup
- Clean Price Action
- Support Resistance
Click Save.
MT5 will now store the chart setup as a template.
The indicators, chart appearance, and related settings can now be loaded onto other charts.
Using clear names becomes more important when you create several templates.
Avoid names such as "Template 1" or "New Setup."
You may forget what they mean several weeks later.
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How to Use a Saved Template on MT5
Loading a saved MT5 chart template is just as simple.
Open the chart where you want to use the template.
Then right-click inside the chart.
Go to:
Templates
You should see your saved templates inside this menu.
Select the template you want.
MT5 will apply the saved chart settings to the current chart.
Your indicators, colors, and display settings should appear right away.
This makes templates useful when reviewing several markets.
Suppose you created an XAU/USD setup containing your preferred moving averages and RSI.
You could open another gold chart and apply that setup within seconds.
You could also apply the same template to EUR/USD or GBP/USD when comparing markets.
How to Use a Saved Template on MT5
How to Update an Existing MT5 Template
Your trading setup may change over time.
Maybe you want to adjust an indicator or change the colors. You do not need to build another template from scratch.
Load your existing template first.
Make the required changes to the chart.
Then right-click the chart and select:
Templates > Save Template
Save the template using the same name.
MT5 may ask whether you want to replace the existing file.
Confirm the change if you want the new setup to replace the old one.
You can also save the updated setup under another name.
This is useful when testing two versions of the same trading setup.
For example, you could create:
- Gold Trend V1
- Gold Trend V2
You can then compare both templates without removing the first setup.
How to Delete an MT5 Chart Template
Over time, you may build templates you no longer use.
Removing old templates keeps your MT5 menu easier to manage.
Right-click inside any chart.
Go to:
Templates > Delete Template
You will see a list of saved templates.
Select the template you want to remove.
MT5 will delete it from your template list.
Be careful before deleting a template you still use.
If the setup contains several custom settings, rebuilding it may take time.
Can MT5 Templates Save Indicators?
Yes. MT5 templates can save indicators added to your chart.
This is one of their most useful features.
Suppose your normal trading chart contains:
- 20 EMA
- 50 EMA
- RSI
- ATR
You can save the whole setup as one chart template.
When you load that template on another chart, MT5 adds those indicators again.
The indicator settings are also stored.
For example, your RSI period, colors, and levels can appear with the template.
This is useful when you follow fixed chart rules.
You can keep the same indicator setup across every market you study.
If you want to learn the full process for adding indicators first, read our guide on how to add indicators on MT5.
Can You Save Different Templates for Different Trading Styles?
Yes, and this can help keep charts cleaner.
Using every indicator on one chart often creates too much noise.
Instead, create an MT5 chart template for each purpose.
A price action template might contain no indicators. It could only show clean candlesticks and key price levels.
A trend template might include moving averages.
A scalping template could include short-term tools on a five-minute chart.
A gold trading template could contain tools you normally use when studying XAU/USD.
This gives you quick access to each trading setup without crowding one chart.
You can also save charts that use third-party tools. First, learn how to install a custom indicator on MeaTrader 5.
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MT5 Templates vs Profiles: What Is the Difference?
MT5 templates and profiles are related, but they serve different purposes.
A template stores the setup of one chart.
A profile stores a group of open charts and their layout.
For example, your chart template could store your XAU/USD indicators and colors.
Your profile could contain open charts for:
- XAU/USD
- EUR/USD
- GBP/USD
- USD/JPY
Profiles are better for saving a full workspace.
Templates are better for copying the same chart setup to different instruments.
Many traders use both.
You can create several useful templates, apply them to your charts, then save everything inside one profile.
Tips for Managing MT5 Chart Templates
A few simple habits can keep your templates organized.
Use short and clear names. The name should tell you what the template contains.
Avoid creating too many versions unless they serve a real purpose.
You should also update templates when your chart setup changes.
If you remove an indicator from your trading plan, remove it from your saved template too.
Keep charts simple where possible.
A template containing six indicators may look useful but become hard to read.
Each chart tool should have a clear reason for being there.
You can also create one clean template without indicators.
This gives you a fast way to study price action without extra chart tools.
Using MT5 Templates With Dominion Markets
A well-organized chart setup can make market analysis faster. Your broker and trading platform also play an important role.
Dominion Markets supports MetaTrader 5, giving traders access to MT5 charts, indicators, order tools, and chart templates.
Traders can build templates for forex, gold, indices, and other available markets. They can then switch between charts while keeping their preferred setup.
Dominion Markets also offers access to MT5 and cTrader, with spreads from 0.1 pips* and fast account setup. Eligible users may also access the 50% signup bonus* where available.
Templates will not improve a weak trading plan by themselves. Their main benefit is keeping your analysis organized and repeatable.
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Common MT5 Template Mistakes
The most common mistake is saving a template before completing the chart setup.
Check your indicators and visual settings before saving.
Another mistake is using unclear template names.
After several months, names like "Test 2" provide little useful 1information.
Some traders also create too many templates.
Keep the ones that match setups you actually use.
Remember that applying a new template changes the current chart setup.
If your existing chart contains settings you want to keep, save them first.
Final Thoughts
Learning how to save and use chart templates on MT5 can save plenty of setup time.
Build your chart once, save it as a template, then load it whenever needed.
Templates also help keep indicators and chart settings consistent across different markets.
Create separate templates for the trading setups you use most. Give each one a clear name and remove old versions you no longer need.
If you want to use these tools in live market conditions, Dominion Markets supports MT5 and cTrader with fast account setup, spreads from 0.1 pips*, and a 50% signup bonus for eligible users*.
A clean MT5 setup will not replace good risk control. But it can make your daily chart work faster and easier to manage.
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FAQs
1. How do I save a chart template on MT5?
Right-click the chart and select Templates > Save Template. Enter a name for your template, then click Save.
2. How do I load a template in MT5?
Right-click your chart and open the Templates menu. Select your saved template to apply the chart settings.
3. Does an MT5 template save indicators?
Yes. MT5 templates can save indicators, indicator settings, chart colors, and several display options for future use.
4. Can I use one MT5 template on different forex pairs?
Yes. You can apply the same MT5 template to different forex pairs and other supported trading instruments.
5. Can I create multiple chart templates on MT5?
Yes. You can create multiple templates for different trading strategies, markets, or chart setups.
6. What is the difference between MT5 templates and profiles?
Templates save settings for individual charts, including indicators and appearance. Profiles save groups of charts and the overall workspace layout.
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