You can install MetaTrader 5 (MT5) on a macOS device using a Wine-based solution provided by MetaQuotes. This method allows you to run Windows-based applications like MT5 on a Mac without needing Windows.
🛠️ Installation Overview
MetaTrader 5 for macOS is packaged using CrossOver—a commercial product built on Wine. While you don’t need to install CrossOver separately, this technology ensures better performance and reliability compared to using standard Wine.
✅ Fully compatible with Apple M1 chips and macOS versions including Big Sur and newer.
📦 How to Install MT5 on macOS
Download the pre-built DMG package from the official MetaQuotes website.
Open the DMG file.
Drag the MT5 icon into the Applications folder.
Wait for the installation to complete.
No additional components or configuration are required—MT5 will be ready to use immediately after installation.
⚠️ Notes for Older macOS Versions (Catalina and Earlier)
If you are using macOS Catalina or an older version:
Right-click the DMG file and select Open from the context menu.
macOS may show a warning about the developer being unverified.
Opening via the context menu will allow you to click Open and continue the installation.
ℹ️ About Wine and CrossOver
Wine is a free, open-source tool that lets you run Windows applications on Unix-based systems like macOS.
CrossOver, built on Wine, is a more stable and optimized environment for running Windows applications.
MT5 is fully supported and tested within the CrossOver environment, ensuring smooth performance.
📝 You do not need to install CrossOver manually. The MT5 DMG package includes everything you need.
🧩 Installing MetaTrader 5 Using PlayOnMac (Alternative Method)
PlayOnMac is a free software based on Wine that simplifies the installation and use of Windows applications on macOS.
🔽 How to Install PlayOnMac
Visit the official PlayOnMac website.
Go to the Downloads section
Click the link to download the latest version of the software.
Run the downloaded DMG package from the Downloads section of your system:
This opens the PlayOnMac first launch window. Upon clicking "Next" the installer starts checking and installing various components required for operation.
The first required component is XQuartz. This is a software tool for using X Window System on Mac OS. X Window System provides standard tools and protocols for building a graphical user interface on UNIX-like OS.
If you have already installed XQuartz or want to install it later, select "Don't install XQuartz for the moment" or "I've downloaded file by myself", respectively.
XQuartz is installed in several stages. First of all, read the important information (Read Me) and accept the license terms.
Before the installation, Mac OS security system requests your account password:
After system restart, launch PlayOnMac from the setup file in the Downloads folder. The first launch window will appear again. This time, the installer will offer to install MS Windows fonts required for proper operation.
Accept the license agreement terms and complete the installation. After that, PlayOnMac is ready for use:
⚠️ Please note: PlayOnMac may not offer the same level of stability and performance as the pre-packaged MT5 DMG installer provided by MetaQuotes. This method is best suited for users who prefer more control or need to run other Windows applications alongside MT5.
🔄 Updating Wine in PlayOnMac
Wine is installed automatically along with PlayOnMac, but it’s important to keep it updated for optimal performance and compatibility with Windows applications like MetaTrader 5.
Steps to Update Wine
Open PlayOnMac and navigate to the top menu.
Select Manage Wine Versions from the menu.
In the Wine Versions Manager window, you’ll see a list of available Wine versions.
Select the latest version of Wine.
Drag the latest version to the right side of the window.
The installation process will begin automatically.
Once the installation is complete, the new Wine version will appear in the left pane of the Wine Versions Manager.
You can now close the window and proceed with the MetaTrader 5 installation.
💻 Installing MT5 on macOS via PlayOnMac
Once Wine is updated, you can proceed with the installation of MetaTrader 5 (MT5) on your Mac.
Steps to Install MetaTrader 5
Download the MT5 installer: Go to the official MetaQuotes website and download the mt5setup.exe file.
Once the download completes, open the installer. PlayOnMac will automatically recognize the file and open it.
Follow the standard MT5 installation steps to complete the setup.
PlayOnMac will handle the installation and configuration of the platform automatically.
📂 Platform Data Directory in PlayOnMac
PlayOnMac creates a virtual drive for each Windows application installed, including MetaTrader 5. This virtual drive contains all necessary environment files for the platform.
The default directory for MT5 data is located here:
Library/PlayOnMac/WinePrefix/Client_Terminal_/Drive C/Program Files/Client Terminal