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Config Profiles ​

Your account-level settings define a sensible baseline for how every trade is executed and managed. But not all channels are the same. A high-frequency Gold scalping channel needs very different settings from a conservative Forex swing channel.

Config Profiles let you override any account-level setting for specific channels — without changing your global defaults.

What Is a Config Profile? ​

A config profile is a named set of setting overrides that can be assigned to one or more channels. When a signal arrives from a channel with an assigned profile, TTMT uses the profile's values instead of your account defaults for any setting the profile overrides.

Settings that the profile does not override are inherited from your account defaults as usual.

Think of it like this:

  • Account settings = your default outfit
  • Config profile = a context-specific accessory that changes specific pieces

Settings Resolution Hierarchy ​

When TTMT processes a signal, it resolves each setting through a hierarchy. The first non-null value wins:

Signal Value               (highest priority — always wins)
    |
    v
Channel Config Profile     (overrides account settings)
    |
    v
Account Settings           (your Order Setup + Active Trade Setup)
    |
    v
Per-Asset Override          (asset class-specific defaults)
    |
    v
System Default             (lowest priority — TTMT's built-in defaults)

Example: If your account lot size is 0.10 but a profile assigned to a Gold channel sets lot size to 0.02, all Gold signals from that channel will use 0.02 lots. Your other channels (without this profile) continue using 0.10 lots.

Signal Values Always Win

If the signal itself includes a value — like a specific stop loss — that value is used regardless of profile or account settings. Profiles override your defaults, not the signal provider's explicit instructions.

When to Use Config Profiles ​

Config profiles are useful whenever you want different behavior for different channels. Common scenarios:

ScenarioWhy a Profile Helps
Conservative channelLower lot size, tighter SL defaults, Progressive TP strategy
Aggressive channelHigher lot size, Extended TP strategy, trailing stop enabled
Gold-focused channelCustom lot size for metals, wider SL/TP defaults, volume cap
New/untested channelMinimum lot size (0.01), strict validation, reject extreme values
Demo account testingLarger lot sizes for faster feedback, relaxed settings
Scalping channelSingle (market only) entry strategy, TP1 only, tight trailing stop

Without profiles, you would need to change your account settings every time you switch between channels with different needs — or worse, compromise with settings that work poorly for everything.

How Many Profiles Can I Create? ​

There is no hard limit on the number of profiles. You can create as many as you need. However, in practice, most traders find that 2-4 profiles cover their needs:

  1. A default (just use account settings — no profile needed)
  2. A conservative profile for lower-confidence channels
  3. An aggressive profile for high-conviction channels
  4. An asset-specific profile for channels focused on a particular instrument

Profile vs. Per-Asset Override ​

You may wonder when to use a config profile versus a per-asset override. The distinction is:

FeaturePer-Asset OverrideConfig Profile
ScopeApplies to all signals for an asset classApplies to all signals from assigned channels
TriggerBased on the traded instrumentBased on the source channel
SettingsVolume, SL/TP defaults onlyAll ~35 trade settings
Use case"Gold should always use 0.02 lots""This channel should use conservative settings"

They are complementary. A per-asset override says "Gold trades should be smaller." A config profile says "signals from this channel should be more conservative." You can (and often should) use both.

Getting Started ​

Ready to create your first profile?

  1. Creating Profiles — How to build a new profile from scratch or clone an existing one
  2. Applying Profiles — How to assign profiles to channels and understand what changes
  3. Profile Strategies — Real-world examples and recommended configurations