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# How to Add Extra Broker Accounts in MetaAPI's CopyFactory

# Creating a Replication in CopyFactory
## Overview
A **replication** in CopyFactory defines how trades are copied from a **master account (strategy)** to one or more **slave accounts (subscribers)**.
This guide walks through creating a replication using the **MetaApi web app**, starting from the CopyFactory tab.  This is helpful if you want to add extra broker accounts to our [AI based Telegram cloud copier](https://app.telegramfxcopier.io/static/pricing.html)
## Prerequisites
Before creating a replication, ensure:
* Your master trading account is already added in **MT Accounts**
* The account you want to copy *from* is actively trading
* The account you want to copy *to* is connected and not read-only
## Step 1: Navigate to CopyFactory
1. Log in to the MetaApi web app
2. In the left-hand menu, click **Trade copier**
3. This opens the **CopyFactory** interface
You will see two main tabs:
* **Strategies** – master accounts
* **Subscribers** – slave accounts
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## Step 2: Create a Strategy (Master)
If you already have a strategy, you can skip this step.
1. Select the **Strategies** tab
2. Click **Add new strategy**
3. Choose the MT account that will act as the **master**
4. Give the strategy a clear name (for example, the broker or signal source)
5. Save the strategy
The strategy represents the source of trades.
## Step 3: Add a Subscriber (Slave)
1. Switch to the **Subscribers** tab
2. Click **Add subscriber**
3. Select the MT account that will receive copied trades
4. Save the subscriber
The subscriber represents the destination account.
## Step 4: Create the Replication
1. Open the **Strategies** tab
2. Click on the strategy you want to replicate
3. Choose **Add replication** (or **Create replication**)
4. Select the subscriber account
This links the master strategy to the slave account.
## Step 5: Configure Replication Settings
During replication setup, configure the following options as needed:
### Trade sizing
* Fixed lot size
* Lot multiplier
* Balance-based or equity-based sizing
### Risk controls
* Maximum lot size
* Maximum number of open trades
* Drawdown or exposure limits
### Symbol handling
* Enable **symbol mapping** if master and slave brokers use different symbol names (see below)
* Confirm no symbol filters are blocking instruments
### Trade behavior
* Copy market orders only or include pending orders
* Copy stop-loss and take-profit modifications
* Handle partial closes and position updates
## Step 6: Save and Start the Replication
1. Review the configuration
2. Save the replication
3. Confirm the replication status is **Running**
The replication will now copy **new trades** from the master to the slave.
## Testing the Replication
1. Open a new trade on the master account
2. Confirm the trade appears on the subscriber account
3. Check CopyFactory logs if the trade does not copy
## Important Notes
* Replications do not copy historical trades
* Only trades opened **after** the replication starts will be copied
* Symbol names must match or be mapped explicitly
* Risk settings should be reviewed carefully before using live accounts
## Common Issues
If trades do not copy:
* Confirm the replication status is **Running**
* Verify the correct master and subscriber accounts were selected
* Check symbol mapping and symbol filters
* Ensure the subscriber account has sufficient margin
## Summary
To create a replication in CopyFactory:
1. Navigate to **Trade copier**
2. Create or select a **strategy** (master)
3. Add a **subscriber** (slave)
4. Configure and start the replication
This setup enables automated trade copying between MetaTrader accounts using CopyFactory.

# CopyFactory Symbol Mapping Guide
## Overview
Different brokers often use **different symbol names** for the same instrument. A common example is broker-specific suffixes such as `.x`, `.m`, `.raw`, or `.pro`.
CopyFactory requires **exact symbol matching** by default. If the symbol name on the master account does not exactly match the symbol name on the slave account, trades will not be copied unless a **symbol mapping rule** is configured.
This guide explains how to configure symbol mapping using the **MetaApi web app**.
## When Symbol Mapping Is Required
You should configure symbol mapping if:
* Trades appear on the master account but do not open on the slave
* The same instrument uses different names across brokers
* The master broker adds suffixes or prefixes to symbols
* You are copying trades between different brokers or account types
## Common Examples
Symbol mapping is commonly required for:
* Broker suffixes (e.g. `EURUSD.x` → `EURUSD`)
* Broker prefixes (e.g. `fx_EURUSD` → `EURUSD`)
* Commodities and indices with custom names (e.g. `US30.cash` → `US30`)
* Crypto or CFD symbols that differ by broker
## Prerequisites
Before configuring symbol mapping, confirm:
* The replication already exists and is **Running**
* The target symbol exists and is tradable on the slave account
* You are testing with **new trades** (existing positions are not remapped)
## CopyFactory Setup (Web App)
### Step 1: Open the replication
1. Log in to the MetaApi web app
2. Go to **CopyFactory**
3. Open **Replications**
4. Select the replication that copies from your master account
### Step 2: Edit replication settings
1. Click **Edit** (or the ⚙️ settings icon)
2. Scroll to **Advanced settings**
3. Locate the **Symbol mapping** section
### Step 3: Add a symbol mapping rule
Add a new mapping with the following values:
* **Master symbol:** the symbol name used by the master broker
* **Slave symbol:** the corresponding symbol name used by the slave broker
Save the replication.
CopyFactory will translate the symbol before placing trades on the slave account.
## Optional: Wildcard or pattern-based mapping
If the UI allows wildcards or pattern matching, you may use a broader rule such as:
* **Master symbol:** `EURUSD*`
* **Slave symbol:** `EURUSD`
This is useful when the master broker may change suffixes in the future.
> Note: Not all MetaApi accounts support wildcard mapping in the UI. If unavailable, use explicit symbol mappings.
## Important Notes
* Symbol mapping applies only to **new trades**
* Existing open positions are not copied retroactively
* Symbol names are **case-sensitive**
* Contract sizes, tick values, and pricing models may differ between brokers
* Review risk and lot-size settings after mapping symbols
## Testing the Setup
1. Open a **new trade** on the master account
2. Confirm the trade opens on the slave account using the mapped symbol
3. Review CopyFactory logs if the trade does not appear
## Common Issues
If trades still do not copy, verify:
* The replication status is **Running**
* No symbol filters are blocking the instrument
* The slave account is not read-only or margin-locked
* The slave broker does not use a completely different instrument name
## Summary
Symbol mapping allows CopyFactory to copy trades between brokers that use different symbol names.
To resolve symbol mismatches:
* Add a **symbol mapping rule** on the replication
* Map the master broker symbol to the correct slave broker symbol
* Test using a new trade
This resolves the majority of CopyFactory trade replication issues caused by symbol name differences.