Automation starts with a risk plan.

Write the limits first

Automation makes repeated execution possible. It does not remove uncertainty. Before using an EA, write down the exposure you are prepared to accept and what would make you pause to review. Settings should be understood before they are used.

Understand the product’s behaviour

Different EAs manage positions differently. Read the product information, account requirements and trade-management settings. Do not assume that every EA uses an individual stop-loss or limits exposure in the same way.

Review costs and open exposure

A closed-trade result is only part of the picture. Look at open positions and floating P/L where data is available. Consider execution conditions and trading costs when comparing reports. Do not treat a rising illustrative chart as proof of real performance.

Make one change you can explain

Avoid changing several inputs at once without a reason. Keep a record of the version, settings and date so later observations have context. A trading journal can be as simple as your own notes while you build a consistent routine.

Use support to resolve uncertainty

If you cannot explain a setting or an account requirement, ask before proceeding. This article is general educational information, not a personal trading recommendation. Trading can result in the loss of capital.