Fixing MT5 "Invalid Stops" & Configuring WebRequest Online Activation

Two setup snags trip up 80% of MetaTrader 5 traders: getting "Invalid Stops" right when price is moving fast, or forgetting to whitelist the WebRequest domain for 1-click license activation. Fix both in under 60 seconds.

1. Why MT5 throws "Invalid Stops" (and 3 instant checks)

1. Direction vs. Bid/Ask mismatch: Buy Stop Loss must sit strictly below current Bid (not Ask), and Sell Stop Loss must sit strictly above current Ask.
2. Broker Stops Level / Freeze Level: During news or rollover, brokers widen minimum stop distance. Keep draft lines outside the spread + Stops Level buffer.
3. Gray Reference Mode: If your broker blocks tight pre-attached stops, toggle OrderCanvas Gray Reference SL—size your lots accurately on-chart first, then click Enable after fill.

2. 10-Second WebRequest setup (Independent Edition Online Activation)

1. In MT5 top menu, open Tools → Options → Expert Advisors.
2. Check "Allow Algo Trading" and check "Allow WebRequest for listed URL".
3. Add https://getordercanvas.com to the URL list, attach OrderCanvas to any chart, and click "Online Activation" (zero license key copy-paste needed).