Are you wondering how to open a free demo account on the MetaTrader 4 platform? Or a real MT4 account? In this article, we will guide you through how to open a real and demo account on the MetaTrader 4 platform in just a few steps to start trading on the Forex market, as well as provide other useful information.
How to Open a MetaTrader 4 Account: Step-by-Step Guide
You can start trading on the MetaTrader 4 platform in just five simple steps:
1. Register an account with a broker
2. Download MetaTrader trading platform
3. Open trading account
4. Log in to your MetaTrader trading account
5. Deposit funds into your account
Let's look at each step in more detail!
Open a Forex account: 1. Sign up with a broker
The first step in opening a trading account is to choose a Forex broker that offers the MT4 trading platform. Deciding which Forex broker to choose is not an easy task, as there are so many options available. However, it is important to choose wisely and do your research. If you need help, here is a list of twelve key points that traders should consider when choosing a broker:
1. Available trading tools
2. Different types of trading accounts
3. Total Cost: Spread and Spread Volatility, Commissions, Overnight Fees
4. Lever
5. Order execution quality and slippage
6. Ability to use scalping/swing trading strategies
7. Trading Platform
8. Custom tools and add-ons
9. Broker Regulations
10. Financial regulator
11. Customer Support
12. Educational materials
Exness offers trading opportunities on the MetaTrader 4 platform, being a trusted broker worldwide.
2. Download the MetaTrader 4 trading platform
Regardless of whether you want to open a demo account or a real account, you first need to download MetaTrader 4 and install the software on your device.
● If you are using Windows, go to the MetaTrader 4 download page, enter your details and start the download! Once the setup file has downloaded, open it to start the installation. The default installation process will create a shortcut for MetaTrader on your desktop and specify the location of the program files. You can also choose a different location yourself. Once the installation is complete, you can launch MetaTrader by double-clicking on the shortcut.
● For those who want to install MT4 for their phone or tablet, go to the App Store or Google Play and search for the MetaTrader 4 app, download and install it to your device.
3. Open MT4 trading account
Now that you have downloaded MT4 for your computer or phone, you need to open a trading account with the broker of your choice.
Open MT4 demo account
For those who are completely new to trading, it is best to practice on a demo account before moving on to a real account. The process of opening a real account is not much different from opening a demo account. However, let’s find out.
There are 2 ways to open a demo trading account:
On the broker's website ✔️
Within the trading platform itself ✔️
To create a MetaTrader 4 demo account on the broker's website, follow these steps: ➤
1. Go to the broker's website, click "Register" in the upper right corner of the screen. A window will open with the required registration information such as: email. password. This will only take a few minutes.
Once completed, you will receive an email containing your Personal Area login details on the broker's website.
2. Log in to the broker’s website using the information you just registered. Find the “My Account” section and click the “Open New Account” button.
3. In the new account opening settings, select Platform as MT4, Account Type as “Demo”.
To open a demo trading account on the MT4 platform, you need to complete two steps: ➤
1. Click on “File” in the upper left corner of the platform and select “Open Account”. A window will open with available servers.
2. To open a demo account, you must select the server with the word “Demo” in the name, then click “Next” and complete the remaining information.
That's it! You will be redirected to the broker's website to complete the process, after which you can start trading on MetaTrader 4.
How to open a real MT4 account?
To create a live trading account on MetaTrader 4, register with the broker of your choice.
If you choose Exness, after completing the registration, follow these steps to register a real trading account:
1. Log in to your Personal Dashboard
2. In the "My Account" section under the “Trading” tab, click the "Open New Account" button
3. Choose account type – Standard Cent, Standard or Pro, Raw Spread, Zero.
4. In your account settings select the following:
a. Select Real
b. Currency: Most commonly USD or the currency of the country you reside in
c. Nickname: Set a name to display on the broker's website for easy management
d. Leverage - leverage can vary from 1:2 to 1:Unlimited
e. Platform: Select MT4
f. Trading Password: MT4 platform login password for trading
g. Select “Create Account”
Your live MT4 account has been successfully created. You can open more MT4 accounts in your personal area by following the same steps above.
4. Log in to your MetaTrader 4 trading account
After successfully opening a trading account, the next step is to log in to your trading account.
When you launch the installed MetaTrader 4 application for the first time, you will see a ➤ window where you need to enter your account information:
● Trading account number
● Password
● Select the correct server
1. To connect to a demo trading account or a future real account, click “File” in the upper left corner of the terminal and select “Log in to trading account”.
2. When clicked, a window will open to enter trading account data.
3. In the window that opens, enter account information: Login (trading account number), password and select server.
5. Deposit money into your account
To start trading on a real account, you need to make a minimum deposit. You can deposit funds into your trading account on Exness quickly and easily. To do this:
1. Log in to your Personal Area.
2. In the "My Account" section, click the "Deposit" button to the right of the real MT4 account you will be trading with.
3. Select one of the available payment methods and follow the instructions to deposit funds.
Some transfer methods are commission-free and instant, so using one of them you can start trading immediately after depositing funds.
Some traders ask, “What is the minimum deposit for MetaTrader 4?” MetaTrader is just a trading platform. Different brokers offer the MetaTrader 4 platform, and each broker sets its own minimum deposit.
Many brokers set the minimum deposit to open an account starting at $200. Some brokers set even lower amounts. This allows traders to trade with real money without taking on huge risks. With Exness, the minimum deposit for a standard account is $10 and the minimum deposit for a professional account is $200.
Conclusion
We hope you found this article on how to open an account on MetaTrader 4 useful. Of course, opening an account on MetaTrader 4 is just the first step on the road to becoming a trader. You should learn more about the technical tools available on the trading platform to help you with your future trading.