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MT5: Set T/P and S/L values on the chart

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On the MetaTrader 5 (MT5) app for iOS and Android, you can set Take-Profit (T/P) and Stop-Loss (S/L) values directly from the chart or modify an existing T/P or S/L order.

Related article: Set T/P and S/L values on the chart

iPhone
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Step 1

Tap "Chart" on the bottom navigation bar.

Step 1

Step 2

Tap the dotted line indicating a position on the chart.

Step 2

Step 3

Tap "TP" to set the take-profit (T/P) value, and "SL" for the stop-loss (S/L) value.

Step 3

Step 4

To set the take-profit (T/P) value, move the take-profit (T/P) line up or down.

Step 4

Step 5

To set the stop-loss (S/L) value, move the stop-loss (S/L) line up or down.

Step 5

Step 6

Tap the right arrow at the bottom of the chart.

Step 6

Step 7

Tap "Modify".

Step 7

Step 8

Once the setup is completed, you will see a success message.

Step 8

Step 9

The stop-loss (S/L) or take-profit (T/P) level will be displayed on the chart.

Step 9

Android
*Scroll horizontally to see more*Swipe horizontally to see more

Step 1

Tap "Chart" on the bottom navigation bar.

Step 1

Step 2

Tap the dotted line indicating a position on the chart.

Step 2

Step 3

Tap "TP" to set the take-profit (T/P) value, and "SL" for the stop-loss (S/L) value.

Step 3

Step 4

To set the take-profit (T/P) value, move the take-profit (T/P) line up or down.

Step 4

Step 5

To set the stop-loss (S/L) value, move the stop-loss (S/L) line up or down.

Step 5

Step 6

Tap the right arrow at the bottom of the chart.

Step 6

Step 7

Tap "Modify".

Step 7

Step 8

Once the setup is completed, you will see a success message.

Step 8

Step 9

The stop-loss (S/L) or take-profit (T/P) level will appear on the chart.

Step 9

iPad
*Scroll horizontally to see more*Swipe horizontally to see more

Step 1

Tap the dotted line indicating a position on the chart.

Step 1

Step 2

Tap the stop-loss (S/L) or take-profit (T/P) field you wish to set.

Step 2

Step 3

To set the take-profit (T/P) value, move the take-profit (T/P) line up or down.

Step 3

Step 4

To set the stop-loss (S/L) value, move the stop-loss (S/L) line up or down.

Step 4

Step 5

Tap "Modify".

Step 5

Step 6

Once the setup is completed, you will see a success message.

Step 6

Step 7

The stop-loss (S/L) or take-profit (T/P) level will be displayed on the chart.

Step 7

Android tablet
*Scroll horizontally to see more*Swipe horizontally to see more

Step 1

Tap "Chart" on the bottom navigation bar.

Step 1

Step 2

Tap the dotted line indicating a position on the chart.

Step 2

Step 3

Tap "TP" to set the take-profit (T/P) value, and "SL" for the stop-loss (S/L) value.

Step 3

Step 4

To set the take-profit (T/P) value, move the take-profit (T/P) line up or down.

Step 4

Step 5

To set the stop-loss (S/L) value, move the stop-loss (S/L) line up or down.

Step 5

Step 6

Tap the right arrow at the bottom of the chart.

Step 6

Step 7

Tap "Modify".

Step 7

Step 8

Once the setup is completed, you will see a success message.

Step 8

Step 9

The stop-loss (S/L) or take-profit (T/P) level will appear on the chart.

Step 9

Date

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 : 2022.11.29

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Last updated

 : 2026.03.18

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Takayoshi Nakamaru

Manual production consultant, MBA

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With a wide range of experience from fintech to entertainment, he presents what user-friendly manuals should be like.
He works with numerous large corporations as an external manual production project manager.

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After graduating from Computer Science at the Uninove, Brazil, in 2014, he has worked on various systems development projects.
He participated as a developer in the launch of forex services in 2019. Since then, he has also been involved in the development of MetaTrader plugins and APIs. He is certified by MetaQuotes as a MetaTrader5 Administrator and active in consulting and advisory as well.

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