What it is

Tessera imports MetaTrader 4 history from a Detailed Report HTML file. There is no live MT4 sync in Tessera - you re-export and re-upload when you need new trades.

MT4 is used by many brokers; you set the executing broker name (the real firm) separately from the MetaTrader 4 lane.

What you can do

  • Import Account History → Save as Detailed Report (`.htm` / `.html`)
  • Set timezone and asset classes; account number is read from the report header
  • Import multiple MT4 logins as separate accounts

How it works

Export from MetaTrader 4

  1. Open your broker’s MT4 terminal (use the build from that broker, not a random generic install if accounts differ).
  2. Open the Account History tab in the Terminal.
  3. Right-click → choose the period (All History, Last 3 Months, custom, etc.).
  4. Right-click again → Save as Detailed Report (or equivalent Detailed Report / HTML report).
  5. Save the `.htm` / `.html` file.

Use Detailed Report, not a plain short report if both exist. Prefer the terminal language set to English so headers match what Tessera expects.

Account number is taken from the report’s Account: header - you do not type it on import.

Import into Tessera

  1. Choose MetaTrader 4 → HTML import.
  2. Enter:
  • Executing broker name - your broker or prop firm
  • Asset classes you trade on this account
  • Timezone - IANA zone for the times in the report (usually server time, not your PC clock; check Tools → Options → Server in MT4 if unsure)
  1. Upload the HTML file and import.

Only Closed Transactions with buy/sell types are imported; balance rows are ignored.

After import

  • Re-export and re-import when you have new closed trades.
  • Analytics use trading PnL only - see Portfolio growth.
  • If entry/exit times look shifted, re-import with the timezone that matches the numbers in the file.

Limitations

  • HTML Detailed Report only - no API sync.
  • Open positions are not the focus of this import (closed trades drive analytics).
  • Non-English report headers may fail to parse.
  • Requires an active subscription.

Resources

  • MetaTrader 4 terminal - Account History → Save as Detailed Report
  • TradeZella MT4 file-upload walkthrough (HTML path; Tessera has no investor-password sync): MT4 file upload