Install from an official source
Use the official MetaTrader 5 download page or a link confirmed by your provider. Choose the supported application for your device.
Connect the correct account
Use the account number, password and exact server supplied through the official client portal. Demo and live accounts can use different servers. Never share passwords with someone offering to trade for you.
Explore the workspace
Locate Market Watch, a price chart and the trading toolbox. Open a symbol specification and check contract size, volume increments and sessions. Layout and available features vary by device.
Create a practice routine
Start with a demo. Learn to place, modify and close an order, locate trading history and distinguish an open position from a pending instruction.
Frequently asked
Are portal and MT5 credentials interchangeable?
Not necessarily. Use the trading credentials and server supplied for the particular trading account.
Further reading
MetaTrader 5: Trading operations ↗External educational references do not imply endorsement, affiliation or regulation of QB Capitals.
Leveraged forex and CFDs involve significant risk of loss. Demo results do not predict live performance. Understand the risks ↗