First Setup & Configuration

After installing RelicusRoad Pro, proper configuration is essential for optimal performance. This guide walks you through the initial setup process.

Quick Setup Wizard

For new users, we recommend this setup sequence:

1. Account Configuration → Set your account type and size
2. Strategy Selection → Choose from Strategies 1-7
3. Display Preferences → Show/hide features
4. Risk Management → Configure alerts and limits
5. Save Template → Store your settings

Account Configuration

1. Select Account Type

Navigate to indicator settings and choose your account type:

• Personal Account

  • Use for regular broker accounts
  • Customize all parameters freely
  • No preset limitations

• Prop Trading Accounts

  • FTMO (Live/Demo)
  • MyForexFunds (Live/Demo)
  • TrueForexFunds (Live/Demo)
  • Auto-configures drawdown and target levels

2. Account Parameters

Challenge Account Size: [Your funded amount]
Account Phase: [Demo/Phase 1/Phase 2/Live]
Profit Display: [Percentage / Dollar Amount]

3. Risk Settings

For prop accounts, these are auto-configured:

• Daily drawdown limit
• Maximum drawdown
• Profit target
• News trading restrictions

Strategy Configuration

Choosing Your Strategy

RelicusRoad Pro includes 7 pre-built strategies:

Strategy 1: Support & Resistance Bounce

• Best for: Range trading
• Timeframe: M15-H1
• Features: SR zones, bounce arrows

Strategy 2: Liquidity Reversals

• Best for: Reversal trading
• Timeframe: M5-M15
• Features: Liquidity levels, reversal arrows

Strategy 3: Breakout Trading

• Best for: Momentum trading
• Timeframe: M30-H4
• Features: SR breakouts, volume

Strategy 4: Combined Approach

• Best for: Versatile traders
• Timeframe: Any
• Features: All indicators active

Strategy 5: Gold Specialist

• Best for: XAUUSD only
• Timeframe: M5-M15
• Features: Gold-optimized settings

Strategy 6: MACD Trend

• Best for: Trend following
• Timeframe: H1-D1
• Features: MACD, signal lines

Strategy 7: Daily Levels

• Best for: Day trading
• Timeframe: M15-H1
• Features: Daily high/low, fibonacci

Custom Strategy Setup

To create your own configuration:

1. Select “Custom Strategy” in settings
2. Manually enable/disable features:
   • Liquidity Levels
   • Support & Resistance
   • Signal Lines
   • Action Levels
   • Arrow Indicators
   • Market Sessions

Display Configuration

Essential Features

Always keep these enabled:

• Action Levels (#Tony) - Critical for all strategies
• Market Sessions - London/New York timing
• Candle Timer - Track candle closes

Performance Optimization

For slower systems, disable:

• Historical arrows
• Multiple timeframe analysis
• Complex calculations on lower timeframes

Visual Preferences

Customize appearance:

Color Scheme: [Default/Dark/Light]
Line Thickness: [1-3]
Zone Transparency: [0-100]
Font Size: [Small/Medium/Large]

Alert Configuration

Setting Up Alerts

1. Price Alerts

   • Touch of support/resistance
   • Break of liquidity levels
   • Daily high/low breaks

2. Arrow Alerts

   • Reversal signals
   • Trend changes
   • Pattern formations

3. Session Alerts

   • Market open/close
   • High volume periods
   • News events

Alert Best Practices

• Limit to 3-5 active alerts
• Use distinct sounds for different signals
• Test alerts on historical data first
• Disable during high-impact news

Timeframe Configuration

Recommended Setups

Scalping (M1-M5)

Features: Liquidity, Reversal Arrows, Action Levels
Sessions: Focus on London/NY overlap
Alerts: Tight stops, quick targets

Day Trading (M15-H1)

Features: All enabled
Sessions: Full London and NY
Alerts: SR touches, trend changes

Swing Trading (H4-D1)

Features: Daily levels, major SR, Signal Cloud
Sessions: Less critical
Alerts: Major level breaks only

Saving Your Configuration

Create Templates

1. Configure all settings
2. Right-click chart → Save Template (MT4/MT5)
3. Name descriptively: “RR_FTMO_Scalping”
4. Apply to other charts instantly

Backup Settings

Always backup your configurations:

• Export indicator settings
• Screenshot your parameters
• Document custom modifications
• Store license keys safely

Testing Your Setup

Paper Trading Checklist

Before going live:

✅ Test on demo account for 1 week
✅ Verify all signals display correctly
✅ Confirm alerts trigger properly
✅ Practice entry/exit execution
✅ Document win rate and drawdown

Optimization Tips

1. Start Simple

   • Use preset strategies first
   • Master one before adding features
   • Keep journal of what works

2. Gradual Complexity

   • Add features incrementally
   • Test each addition thoroughly
   • Remove what doesn’t improve results

3. Regular Reviews

   • Weekly performance analysis
   • Adjust based on market conditions
   • Update templates as needed

Common Setup Mistakes

Avoid These Errors

❌ Information Overload

• Don’t enable every feature
• Start with core indicators
• Add complexity gradually

❌ Ignoring Account Rules

• Always respect prop firm limits
• Use correct account type setting
• Monitor drawdown continuously

❌ Poor Risk Management

• Set realistic targets
• Use appropriate position sizing
• Never override safety features

Next Steps

With your setup complete:

1. Review the User Manual for feature details
2. Study your chosen strategy guide
3. Practice on demo for at least 2 weeks
4. Join Discord for community support
5. Start with small positions when going live

Need help with configuration? Our Discord community has dedicated setup assistance channels.