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# How to get Free Data for MT5 for Backtesting

Let's break down the steps for downloading financial data from [Tickstory](https://tickstory.com/)

1. Visit [Tickstory Website](https://tickstory.com/):

- Open your internet browser and go to [www.tickstory.com](https://tickstory.com/).

- Look for the option to download the Tickstory Lite data application for Windows.

[![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/e548dfbd0a8f7000/2471d49a-82b1-4615-a015-1ec543_1iuf97f.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/1127356444/d846872ee2592c3072f0588e/Screen+Shot+2024-07-28+at+3_46_48+PM.png?expires=1741725000&signature=2095ff87429dba9c94c8d07b280f0e005bc7344b7c152a002e1c080ee431369d&req=dSElEcp7m4VbXfMW1HO4zWme26jlSzgaUzh4leLHKp%2B0VelIizXbI2WR61ds%0AZ6pxIVsCijkVdsVIwbY%3D%0A)

2. Install and Launch Tickstory:

- After downloading, install the Tickstory application on your computer.

- Once installed, launch the Tickstory application.

[![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/1884e5d6a0b28a00/59e063c7-4cb5-484b-abd4-b8cde2_1yrwglb.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/1127357480/2b604639d0667b94bd398f1a/Screen+Shot+2024-07-28+at+3_51_12+PM.png?expires=1741725000&signature=abd5db5e75ebbf6d0712e925175769285c8d6ced93c2e7a88b694691e0bd7f2f&req=dSElEcp7moVXWfMW1HO4zeqNAWw9sw9PX8r1VC3YnjiL6JnPw685lLurD0R1%0AVJ09eL4BNUgpGHWkWfA%3D%0A)

3. Select Instrument:

- In the Tickstory application, find the financial instrument you want data for.

- Right-click on the instrument and choose 'Export to MT5'.

4. Choose Date Range for Bars:

- In the Tickstory export options, select 'bars'.

- Choose the date range for the data. For our example, let's start with 'last month'.

5. Repeat for Ticks Data:

- Repeat the export process, this time selecting 'ticks'.

- Again, choose the same date range, 'last month'.

6. Create Custom Symbol in MetaTrader 5:

- Open MetaTrader 5 and go to View --> Symbols. Choose the symbol you want to create a new version of.

- Select 'Create Custom Symbol'.

- Name the custom symbol differently from the original. For instance, if your original symbol is XAUUSD, name it 'XAUUSD-Backtest'.

[![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/5dab7969f1803400/3a084e55-72a2-43df-84b6-db2143_o2we65.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/1127359471/0255b08b861e71a66d239bff/Screen+Shot+2024-07-28+at+3_56_21+PM.png?expires=1741725000&signature=b5bcde95a6ab34877d62edb461c2989c2656a3b421c1815c4a143c40c07e6189&req=dSElEcp7lIVYWPMW1HO4zYJA3taqgfuqaVl%2BfNqYT50lsJubSAsQSR262nIT%0AEBCudbKPucvEPGUr0%2FI%3D%0A)

7. Upload Bars Data:

- In MetaTrader 5, go to the 'Bars' tab.

- Upload the bars data that you downloaded from Tickstory.

[![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/a630cd7111bb3800/147d302d-1412-491c-b403-1b2364_1t9wnuj.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/1127360597/e030edbe5d9395d0db86337d/Screen+Shot+2024-07-28+at+3_59_01+PM.png?expires=1741725000&signature=ffe9eab7dbc13325eeb7a77dd57b78d7033e9c44ebe29c9f03723d794bf6ef8d&req=dSElEcp4nYRWXvMW1HO4zayKuSNMwWNllPnllcVnQaeB%2FAsmBYWAH3OTotMa%0ATcdvCAhOosJMp7kYWFM%3D%0A)

8. Upload Ticks Data:

- Navigate to the 'Ticks' tab in MetaTrader 5.

- Upload the tick data that you downloaded from Tickstory.

[![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/4bd4bdc85e808c00/8dc82483-8681-4c3f-8fb2-26e677_1t96jwf.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/1127360716/8b9182bb008d9f59a57fe094/Screen+Shot+2024-07-28+at+3_59_06+PM.png?expires=1741725000&signature=0becaf5da54ba70391721c2eb496f729b7bea0a5f84246d01f1c76b8d4145873&req=dSElEcp4nYZeX%2FMW1HO4zUFDD0fSSdbztspuV%2B3cZOCw%2FBRqjCWeJiNDV9uL%0AW5xzOUwMYg6llxDsc%2BU%3D%0A)

9. Finish and Review:

- Congratulations! You've successfully downloaded and uploaded financial data for backtesting.

- If you need further assistance, you can watch the [Backtest software installation video](https://www.youtube.com/embed/eim9vub4fTo?rel=0). Check the timestamp 2:15 to 3:37 for a visual guide for Tickstory and symbol creation.

That's it! You're now all set to dive into the exciting world of backtesting. Happy trading!