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UPDATE: (4\/25\/11): <\/strong><\/span> The free option is not working anymore.\u00a0 The only way to setup text message alerts is by following the instructions in this post:<\/p>\n In a previous post<\/a>, I showed you how to setup Metatrader text message alerts for free.\u00a0 Now before you click over there, I want you to understand that if you are serious about your trading, free is NOT the best solution.<\/p>\n Sure, in most situations free is great! \u00a0 Believe me, I am all about free.\u00a0 As much as possible, I try to find free or inexpensive products whenever I can.<\/p>\n However, sometimes you really do have to pay and this is one such case.\u00a0 Why?<\/p>\n First of all, there was only one free email provider that I found that would allow the kind of connection that Metatrader needs to send text messages to my mobile phone.\u00a0 Therefore if that service ever decides to stop allowing this access, you will not be getting your trade alerts.<\/p>\n Secondly, since the email server you are using is free, the hosting company has no real motivation to solve issues in a timely manner or provide good customer service.<\/p>\n Therefore, in this post I'm going to show you how I setup Metatrader Text Message Alerts. Although it will cost a few bucks a month, it is well worth it.<\/p>\n If you already have a website or blog, then skip to the next section for further instructions.\u00a0 If you don't, then you need to sign up for some sort of email or website hosting.<\/p>\n I'll be honest, I have not completely researched all the options out there.<\/p>\n Quite frankly, I don't have the time and even if I found something cheaper, it would only be by a couple bucks a month.<\/p>\n So it's not worth obsessing over a few dollars, in my opinion.\u00a0 That time could be better spent backtesting or logging your trades<\/a>.<\/p>\n I can only tell you what I have tried and this works for me.<\/p>\n It is affordable and has been solid over the three years that I have been using it.<\/p>\n Just keep in mind that there are other ways to do it, but this is what I know.<\/p>\n I have been using HostGator<\/a> for website hosting and email.<\/p>\n Their plans are very affordable and their customer service is excellent.<\/p>\n I have also worked out a deal with them where you can get an extra $9.94 off any hosting package that you buy.<\/p>\n It's not much because their prices are already low but every little bit helps.<\/p>\n Use the coupon code:<\/p>\n TRADINGHEROES<\/strong><\/p>\n Just get a simple “Hatchling Plan.” Click here<\/a> to sign up for an account.<\/p>\n Here is a quick tutorial video on what to do:<\/p>\nFree is Not Always Best<\/h2>\n
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