GomerAI EA Network Connectivity – URL Whitelisting Guide

Last Updated: December 29, 2025
Applies To: All GomerAI EAs (WAS EA, Beta versions, Marketplace downloads)

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Why URL Whitelisting is Required

MetaTrader 5 blocks all external URLs by default for security. To enable your GomerAI EA to:

• Validate your license
• Send telemetry for AI optimization
• Receive updated trading parameters
• Connect to the GomerAI network

You must whitelist (allow) specific URLs in your MT5 terminal settings.

⚠️ Without whitelisting, your EA cannot function properly.

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Required Whitelisted URLs

Copy these URLs exactly as shown and add them to MT5:

https://gomerai.com
https://bridge-v80-1071940882039.us-central1.run.app
https://bridge-dlt-1071940882039.us-central1.run.app

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Step-by-Step Whitelisting Instructions

Step 1: Open MT5 Settings

1. Launch your MetaTrader 5 terminal
2. Click Tools → Options (or press Ctrl+O)
3. Navigate to the Expert Advisors tab

Step 2: Enable WebRequest for Listed URLs

1. Locate the section: “Allow WebRequest for listed URL:”
2. Check the checkbox ☑ “Allow WebRequest for listed URL”

Step 3: Add GomerAI URLs

For each URL in the list above:

1. Click the “Add” button
2. Type (or paste) the URL exactly as shown:

   https://gomerai.com

3. Click OK
4. Repeat for the next URL

Step 4: Verify Your Settings

After adding all URLs, your list should look like this:

☑ Allow WebRequest for listed URL:
  https://gomerai.com
  https://bridge-v80-1071940882039.us-central1.run.app
  https://bridge-dlt-1071940882039.us-central1.run.app

Step 5: Apply and Restart

1. Click OK to save settings
2. Restart MetaTrader 5 (important!)
3. Re-attach your GomerAI EA to your chart

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Verification: Check EA is Connected

After restarting MT5 and re-attaching the EA:

Check 1: Expert Tab (No Errors)

1. Open the Expert tab (bottom of MT5)
2. Look for messages from your EA
3. Success indicators:

   GomerAI EA initialized successfully
   License validation: SUCCESS
   Connected to GomerAI network

4. Error indicators (means whitelisting failed):

   WebRequest to [URL] failed with error 4014
   Cannot connect to GomerAI network
   License validation failed

Check 2: EA Shows “Connected” Status

Look for the EA’s status display on your chart. It should show:

• ✅ License: Active
• ✅ Network: Connected
• ✅ AI Optimization: Enabled

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Common Issues and Solutions

Issue 1: “WebRequest Error 4014”

Cause: URL not whitelisted or MT5 not restarted

Solution:

1. Double-check URLs are exactly as shown (no typos)
2. Verify checkbox is checked ☑
3. Restart MT5 completely (close and reopen)
4. Re-attach EA to chart

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Issue 2: “Cannot connect to GomerAI network”

Causes:

• URL whitelisting not completed
• Firewall blocking connections
• VPS firewall blocking outbound HTTPS

Solution:

1. Complete URL whitelisting steps above
2. Check your VPS/computer firewall allows outbound HTTPS (port 443)
3. If using VPS, contact your VPS provider to allow outbound connections to:

• gomerai.com
• *.run.app (Google Cloud Run)

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Issue 3: “License validation failed”

Causes:

• Whitelisting not completed
• GomerAI_ID field is blank (MT5 Marketplace downloads)
• Invalid credentials

Solution:

1. Complete URL whitelisting steps
2. Verify your GomerAI_ID field in EA settings is not blank
3. If downloaded from MT5 Marketplace and GomerAI_ID is blank:

• The EA will auto-register on first run (no action needed)
• Or visit: https://gomerai.com/activate for manual registration

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Issue 4: URLs Won’t Save / Keep Disappearing

Cause: MT5 permissions issue or incorrect URL format

Solution:

1. Run MT5 as Administrator (Windows: right-click → Run as administrator)
2. Add URLs again
3. Ensure URLs start with https:// (not http://)
4. Ensure no extra spaces before/after URLs

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Issue 5: VPS Blocks Outbound Connections

Cause: Many VPS providers block outbound connections by default

Solution:

1. Contact your VPS support
2. Request they allow outbound HTTPS connections (port 443) to:

• gomerai.com
• *.googleapis.com
• *.run.app

Common VPS providers:

• Vultr: Usually open by default
• AWS/Azure: Check security group rules
• Forex VPS: May require support ticket

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Security Note

Q: Is it safe to whitelist these URLs?

A: Yes. These URLs are:

• ✅ Encrypted HTTPS connections (secure)
• ✅ Owned and operated by GomerAI LLC
• ✅ Only used for license validation and telemetry
• ✅ Do NOT access your trading account or broker
• ✅ Read-only access to market data from MT5

Your EA cannot:

• ❌ Access your broker account credentials
• ❌ Withdraw funds
• ❌ Make unauthorized trades
• ❌ Share your personal information

GomerAI only receives:

• Symbol prices and indicator values
• EA performance metrics (win rate, profit)
• Terminal ID (for license validation)

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Testing Your Connection

Quick Connection Test

1. Attach EA to any chart (even a demo account)
2. Open Expert tab
3. Look for: "Connected to GomerAI network"
4. Check EA status display shows: Network: Connected

Advanced Test (for technical users)

Open MT5 MetaEditor → Tools → MQL5 Storage → Journal

Look for log entries like:

WebRequest to https://gomerai.com/wp-json/gomerai/v1/validate-license - OK
WebRequest to https://bridge-v80-1071940882039.us-central1.run.app/ingest - OK

If you see "failed with error 4014" → whitelisting incomplete

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Still Having Issues?

Before Contacting Support

1. ✅ Verified URLs are exactly as shown (copy-paste recommended)
2. ✅ Restarted MT5 completely after adding URLs
3. ✅ Re-attached EA to chart after restart
4. ✅ Checked firewall/VPS allows outbound HTTPS
5. ✅ Ran MT5 as Administrator (Windows)

Contact Support

If issues persist after completing all steps:

Email: support@gomerai.com
Website: https://gomerai.com/support

Include in your support request:

1. Screenshots of:

• MT5 Options → Expert Advisors tab (showing whitelisted URLs)
• Expert tab showing error messages

1. Your GomerAI_ID (from EA settings)
2. Broker name and account type (demo/live)
3. VPS provider (if using VPS)

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FAQ

Q: Do I need to whitelist URLs for every MT5 terminal?
A: Yes. Each MT5 installation (computer, VPS, demo, live) needs whitelisting.

Q: Will this affect my other EAs?
A: No. Whitelisting only allows specific URLs. Other EAs are unaffected.

Q: Do I need to re-whitelist after MT5 updates?
A: Usually no, but verify your settings persist after major MT5 updates.

Q: Can I use IP addresses instead of URLs?
A: No. MT5 requires full HTTPS URLs. IP addresses won’t work.

Q: What if my broker blocks certain URLs?
A: Contact your broker. They may allow whitelisting or provide alternative connectivity.

Q: I’m behind a corporate firewall. Will this work?
A: If your firewall allows outbound HTTPS (port 443), yes. Contact your IT department if needed.

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https://gomerai.com
https://bridge-v80-1071940882039.us-central1.run.app
https://bridge-dlt-1071940882039.us-central1.run.app

Add in: MT5 → Tools → Options → Expert Advisors
Check: ☑ Allow WebRequest for listed URL
Then: Restart MT5 and re-attach EA
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Document Version: 1.0
Last Updated: December 29, 2025
Applies To: All GomerAI EAs