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Accessing MT5 on PC or Mac
Accessing MT5 on PC or Mac
Updated over 6 months ago

To log in to your trading account on a PC or Mac, follow these steps:

  1. Double-click the MetaTrader 5 icon on your desktop or search for it in the Start menu to open the application. Once MetaTrader is launched, you will see a menu bar at the top of the screen.

  2. Click on the 'File' option located in the top-left corner of the platform.

  3. From the dropdown menu, select the 'Login to Trade Account' option.

  4. A login window will appear. Enter the following details:

  • Login – your trading account number.

  • Password – your trading account password, which was sent to you by email. Note that this differs from your Client Portal password.

  • Server – choose the server that matches your account type.

  • MetaTrader will try to establish a connection to the server using the login details you provided. Depending on your internet connection, this may take a moment. Once connected successfully, the platform will display your trading account information, such as balance, equity, and margin.

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