Setup

Installing the Agent

The Bullion Agent is a Python service that runs as a Windows background service. Installation takes about five minutes.

RequirementsRequirements

Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit)
MetaTrader 5 terminal installed (doesn't need to be open)
Python 3.11 or later — python.org
NSSM (Non-Sucking Service Manager) — nssm.cc
An Agent ID and API Key from the Bullion dashboard

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Get your Agent ID and API Key by going to the dashboard, opening the Agents page, clicking Add agent, and copying the credentials shown after creation.

InstallationInstallation

1
Download and extract the agent package
In the dashboard, go to Agents → Download Agent and download the latest release. Extract the zip to a permanent location — the service will run from here, so don't move it later. A good default is C:\Bullion\Agent.
2
Create a virtual environment and install dependencies
Open a Command Prompt as Administrator, navigate to the agent folder, and run:
cmd
```
cd C:\Bullion\Agent

python -m venv venv
venv\Scripts\pip install -r requirements.txt
```
3
Add NSSM to your PATH
Download nssm.exe from nssm.cc/download and place it somewhere on your system PATH, for example C:\Windows\System32. Verify it works:
cmd
```
nssm version
```
4
Run the service installer
Still in the same Administrator Command Prompt:
cmd
```
install_service.bat
```
This registers BullionAgentService, sets it to auto-start, configures log rotation, and starts the service immediately. You should see:
```
Service installed and started.
```
5
Verify the service is running
cmd
```
nssm status BullionAgentService
```
You should see SERVICE_RUNNING. Logs are written to logs\service_stdout.log inside the agent folder.

Service management

Common commands for day-to-day service management:

cmd

nssm start  BullionAgentService
nssm stop   BullionAgentService
nssm restart BullionAgentService
nssm remove BullionAgentService   # uninstalls the service

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Always run as Administrator. Both the installer and NSSM commands require elevated privileges to register and manage Windows services.

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