Download MT5 for PC and Mac | Trading.com (2024)

For those that prefer a more traditional trading experience, our T1 account is also compatible with the MT5 platform. With advanced tools and support for algorithmic trading, it’s no wonder MT5 is popular among forex traders.

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An industry standard

MT5 has followed in the footsteps of its predecessor, MetaTrader 4, to become the platform of choice for many forex traders. When compared to MT4 however, MT5 boasts several improvements and added benefits that can help you in your trading.

Designed and built for netting

Our Trading.com MT5 platform follows the same logic when processing both market and pending orders, meaning we offer the only FIFO workflow that doesn't restrict your trading.

New features and improved functionality

With 21 timeframes, double that of MT4, and a comprehensive list of technical indicators and drawing tools, our MT5 platform has everything you need to inform your trading.

Go deeper with your analysis

Our Trading.com MT5 platform features the ability to create synthetic currency pairs and custom indices, allowing you to take your trade analysis to new depths.

Faster and more efficient

As a 64-bit, multi-threaded platform, MT5 provides traders with a more optimized experience than MT4, including faster response times and more efficient order processing.

Never miss a thing

Our Trading.com MT5 platform is equipped with timestamps in milliseconds, as well as the ability to download historical tick data.

Trade at your own pace

The minimum trade size on our Trading.com MT5 platform is 100 units, compared to the 1,000 units required on MT4, allowing you to start smaller and work your way up.

How do I download MT5 and connect my T1 account?

We offer Trading.com MT5 as a web-based platform, which you can launch here, and as a download for both PC and Mac users. The steps to download, install, and connect the platform to your T1 account can be found below.

For PC

Step 1: Download the MetaTrader 5 terminal from here
Step 2: Run the Trading.exe file you've downloaded
Step 3: When launching the platform for the first time, click on 'File' and select 'Login to Trade Account'
Step 4: Enter your account login credentials¹
Step 5: Set Server to 'mt5-us.trading.com' and click 'OK'

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For MAC

Step 1: Download the MetaTrader 5 terminal from here
Step 2: Run the MetaTrader5.dmg file you've downloaded
Step 3: After launching the platform, right-click on 'Accounts' and select 'Login to Trade Account'
Step 4: Enter your account login credentials¹
Step 5: Set Server to 'mt5-us.trading.com' and click 'OK'

Download MT5 for MAC

We offer Trading.com MT5 as a web-based platform, which you can launch here, and as a download for both iOS and Android users. The steps to download and connect the platform to your T1 account can be found below.

For iOS and Android

Step 1: Download MT5 app
Step 2: Set server name to "mt5-us.trading.com"
Step 3: Sign in by entering your account credentials

¹ You can find your login ID by going to our webtrader, clicking ‘My Accounts’ and selecting ‘Manage Accounts’. From there, click the arrow next to the account you wish to connect to see your login ID.

What you need to know

Still have questions about our Trading.com MT5 platform? Find answers to the most common queries below or visit our FAQs for more information.

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What are the system requirements for the Trading.com MT5 platform?

PC OS: Microsoft Windows 7 or higher. 64-bit Windows 10 strongly recommended.

MAC OS: Fully compatible with all macOS up to and including Big Sur.

Processor: SSE2 support suitable for all modern CPUs (Pentium 4/Athlon 64 or higher).

Other hardware requirements depend on how you use the platform (e.g. load from running MQL5 applications, number of active instruments and charts).

How do I uninstall the Trading.com MT5 platform?

Windows 7

Step 1: Click Start, and then click Control Panel
Step 2: Under Programs, click Uninstall a program
Step 3: Select the Trading.com MT5 and click to uninstall

Windows 8

Step 1: Right-click on the screen's bottom-left corner and choose the ‘Control Panel’ from the pop-up menu
Step 2: When the Control Panel appears, choose ‘Uninstall a Program’ from the ‘Programs’ category
Step 3: Select ‘Trading.com MT5’ and click to uninstall

Windows 10

Step 1: Right-click on the start menu and select ‘Apps and Features’
Step 2: Find ‘Trading.com MT5’
Step 3: Select it and then click ‘Uninstall’

Mac

Step 1: Open your Applications folder
Step 2: Move ‘Trading.com MT5 for Mac’ to Trash

How do I get my MT5 account validated?

If you’re already a customer, you can open an additional account via our webtrader or app, without having to re-submit any documents.

However, if you’re new to Trading.com, you’ll need to open an account first.

During the validation process, we may ask for supporting documents including a proof of identity (POI) and a proof of residence (POR).

Does the Trading.com MT5 platform support Expert Advisors (EAs)?

Yes, the desktop version of the Trading.com MT5 platform for PC and Mac users supports the use of EAs.

How do I add an EA to the chart on the Trading.com MT5 platform?

For PC

Step 1: Select ‘File’ followed by ‘Open Data Folder’ from the platform menu
Step 2: Navigate to ‘MQL5’, then ‘Experts’, and place your expert advisor into this folder
Step 3: After restarting your platform, your EA should appear in the ‘Navigator’ window
Step 4: Double-click on your EA or drag-and-drop it to add it to your preferred chart

For MAC

Step 1: In the ‘Finder’ on your Mac, choose ‘Go’ and then ‘Go to Folder’
Step 2: Copy and paste the following path, replacing 'my-user' with the username of your Mac
/Users/my-user/Library/Application Support/MetaTrader 5/Bottles/metatrader5/drive_c/Program Files/MetaTrader 5
Step 3: Navigate to ‘MQL5’, then ‘Experts’, and place your expert advisor into this folder
Step 4: After restarting your platform, your EA should appear in the ‘Navigator’ window
Step 5: Double-click on your EA or drag-and-drop it to add it to your preferred chart

What do I do if the EA I’ve added doesn’t trade?

First, check if ‘Allow real trading’ is selected by going to ‘Tools’, then ‘Options’, and selecting the ‘Experts’ tab.

Then, make sure the expert advisor button on the main tool bar is activated. You should be able to see a smiley face in the top right-hand corner of your chart which shows that you have activated your EA correctly.

If everything looks ok, but the EA still doesn’t trade, check your log files via the ‘Experts’ tab in the ‘Terminal’ window (you should be able to see what error occurs).

If, after this, you’re still having issues, contact us.

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