Find answers about MetaTrader 4 installation, broker-server login, order types, charts, Expert Advisors, trading instruments and account-related responsibilities.
Demo accounts use virtual funds for platform practice, while live accounts use real funds and create actual profit or loss. Demo accounts can be created through supported broker servers or provided by a broker; live accounts are opened by the broker. See demo accounts and live accounts.
MetaTrader 4 is the trading platform. Demo accounts are created through supported broker servers or provided by brokers, while live accounts are opened and managed by brokers. Account types, permissions and trading conditions are broker-specific.
Check the broker server, account login and password first. If the terminal can reach the internet but the account still does not connect, ask the broker to confirm the account status or server details. Demo-account setup is covered on the demo account page.
MetaTrader 4 uses a trading server to connect an account to the broker environment. Different servers can provide different symbols, quotes, account types and execution conditions, so the correct server is part of the login process.
Quotes inside MetaTrader 4 are supplied by the connected broker server. Different brokers, servers and account types can use different pricing, spreads and symbol settings, so two accounts do not have to show identical prices.
The desktop terminal can run Expert Advisors and includes the Strategy Tester for historical testing and optimization. Automated trading programs should still be checked for logic, parameters and risk before use.
MetaTrader 4 can create demo accounts through supported broker servers, and brokers may also provide demo login credentials. The server, virtual balance, leverage and available symbols depend on the broker environment. See open a demo account.
MetaTrader 4 does not perform identity verification. KYC requirements, document checks and live-account approval are handled by the broker under its account-opening rules.
Standard, ECN and other account labels are defined by brokers. Spreads, commissions, leverage, minimum deposits and available instruments can vary by account type.
After connecting an account, choose a symbol from Market Watch or a chart, then submit a market or pending order and add Stop Loss or Take Profit if needed. Tradable symbols depend on the broker server.
MetaTrader 4 supports 2 market orders and 4 pending order types: Buy Limit, Sell Limit, Buy Stop and Sell Stop. Stop Loss, Take Profit and Trailing Stop are also available; execution settings depend on the broker server.
Set Stop Loss and Take Profit when creating an order or when modifying an open position. Changes are sent to the broker server for confirmation and remain subject to market and execution conditions.
Trading hours depend on the instrument, market and broker server. Check the symbol specification in your account for the applicable session times and contract details.
Open the download page and choose the desktop, mobile or WebTrader option that fits your device and workflow. Compatibility requirements can change with current software and app versions.
Check the broker server, account login and password. If the terminal is online but the account still will not connect, the broker should confirm the account status, password or server information.
The desktop terminal provides 9 timeframes, 30 built-in technical indicators and analytical objects, and it can load custom indicators. See the trading platform page for the platform structure.
MetaTrader 4 is trading software and does not hold client funds. Deposit methods, minimum amounts, account currencies and processing times are handled by the broker.
Withdrawals are not processed by the MetaTrader 4 software. Requests, verification, fees and processing times are handled under the broker account rules.
Payment methods are determined by the broker and region, not by MetaTrader 4. Bank transfers, cards, e-wallets or other options can vary between providers.
Spreads, commissions, overnight charges and deposit or withdrawal fees are set by the broker and account type. MetaTrader 4 displays account and trading data but does not define these charges.
Check the network connection and confirm the selected server name. If the terminal opens normally but the trading server remains unavailable, ask the broker to verify server status and account access.
On desktop, confirm automated trading is enabled, the EA is installed correctly, and it is attached to the intended chart. Check the program settings and terminal logs. Mobile and WebTrader do not provide the same local MQL4 runtime as the desktop terminal.
MetaTrader 4 is available through desktop, iOS, Android and WebTrader. Operating-system requirements can change, so use the current download or app listing for compatibility details.
Spread is the difference between bid and ask; lot size represents trade volume; leverage magnifies both gains and losses; EA means Expert Advisor. Symbol availability and contract specifications come from the broker server. See trading instruments for market and instrument information.
Choose the MetaTrader 4 version for your device, then connect a broker account to use charts, order management, technical analysis and Expert Advisors.
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