MetaTrader 5 (MT5) is a powerful, next-generation platform designed for traders who want speed, reliability, and advanced market analysis in one seamless interface. With MT5 on Exness, you can trade forex, gold, cryptocurrencies, indices, energies, and stocks using cutting-edge charting tools, customizable indicators, one-click trading, and lightning-fast order execution.

Built for both beginners and professional traders, MetaTrader 5 on Exness provides a user-friendly workspace, multi-window chart layouts, integrated economic calendars, algorithmic trading support (Expert Advisors), and superior market depth. Whether you prefer mobile, web, or desktop, MT5 ensures a consistent and secure trading experience across all devices.

By combining the flexibility of MetaTrader 5 with Exness’s trusted trading environment, low spreads, stable pricing, and fast withdrawals, you get a complete ecosystem that helps you analyze markets with precision and execute trades with confidence. This makes MetaTrader 5 | Exness Trading one of the best choices for traders seeking both performance and transparency in today’s dynamic financial markets.

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MetaTrader 5 (MT5) is a powerful multi-asset trading platform designed for traders seeking speed, reliability, and advanced market analysis. With MT5 on Exness, you can trade forex, gold, cryptocurrencies, indices, energies, and stocks using an intuitive and customizable interface.Whether you are a beginner or an experienced trader, MT5 provides cutting-edge charting tools, customizable indicators, one-click trading, and fast order execution for a seamless trading experience on desktop, mobile, and web platforms.

• Multi-Window Chart Layouts: Open multiple charts simultaneously and customize each to your trading style.
• Custom Indicators: Use pre-installed or custom indicators to analyze market trends effectively.
• Expert Advisors (EAs): Automate your trading strategies using algorithmic trading on MT5.
• Trade Execution Tools: Benefit from one-click trading, pending orders, and real-time market depth.
• Notifications & Alerts: Set price alerts and push notifications to stay informed about market movements.
• Integrated Economic Calendar: Track major financial events directly from MT5 to plan trades.

• User-Friendly Interface: Easy navigation with customizable charts and layouts.
• Cross-Device Compatibility: Consistent trading experience on desktop, iOS, Android, and HarmonyOS devices.
• Fast & Secure Trading: Reliable execution with low spreads and stable pricing.
• Comprehensive Tools: Access a full set of trading tools including scripts, EAs, and analytical features.

Open an Exness Account today to start trading with MetaTrader 5 and take advantage of a professional trading ecosystem built for speed, accuracy, and transparency.

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MetaTrader 5 allows traders to fully customize their trading environment for better performance and convenience. MT5 provides flexible options to adjust chart display, notification settings, trading parameters, interface layout, and Expert Advisor permissions. By optimizing these settings, traders can create a personalized workspace that enhances analysis accuracy, improves order execution, and supports a smoother overall trading experience. Whether you’re a new or advanced user, MT5’s powerful configuration tools help you tailor the platform to match your trading style and strategy.

File

Key options in this section include Login to Trade Account, which lets you sign in using your trading credentials, and New Chart, which allows you to quickly open and analyze a new trading chart.

View

The primary purpose of this menu is to show or hide different windows in MetaTrader 5 (MT5), helping you customize your workspace with ease. From this tab, you can also access several useful functions such as changing the platform language—simply click View > Languages ​​and choose your preferred option. Additionally, you can show or hide specific windows by selecting them under the View menu, or by using the shortcut keys displayed beside each option for faster navigation.

Insert

This menu provides a full set of customization options for Indicators, Objects, Expert Advisors, and Scripts, allowing you to adjust and manage all tools applied to your active charts for a more personalized trading experience.

Charts

This menu lets you customize the chart’s appearance, including switching between Bar Chart, Candlesticks, or Line Chart. By selecting Properties, you can access a detailed list of template and style options to fully personalize your chart. Many of these customization tools are also available as quick-access buttons located above the chart for faster adjustments.

Tools

The Options menu provides access to several essential platform settings. Key configurations include enabling Push Notifications by navigating to Notifications and selecting Enable Push Notifications; activating strategies automated under Expert Advisors by choosing Allow Algorithmic Trading; and turning on One Click Trading in the Trade section after accepting the terms and conditions. You can also enable Technical News updates by going to Server and selecting Enable News. Additionally, the Events tab allows you to customize which platform alerts and notifications you want to receive for a more personalized trading experience.

Window

This menu is mainly used to manage the presentation of chart windows. Since MT5 allows multiple charts to be open simultaneously, this section helps you easily sort, organize, and arrange all active chart windows for a more efficient trading workspace.

Help

This menu serves as the main resource center for all MT5 tips, guides, and platform information. The Help Topics section is especially valuable for learning about specific MT5 features and functions. Meanwhile, the About option provides details about Exness and the current application build or version, which can be helpful when troubleshooting technical issues.

The Market Watch window serves as the central hub for all available trading instruments and can be fully customized to match your preferences. For most traders, this window is an essential component of the MT5 trading experience. You can easily add, remove, or reorder instruments, and detailed instructions on managing your Market Watch list are available in our comprehensive MT5 trading guide.

The Navigator window is a central management hub for the following:

Accounts

Previously used trading accounts are stored here, although only one account can be active at a time. To log in quickly, simply double-click any listed account to open the login popup, where the credentials are pre-filled, and then confirm to access your trading account instantly.

Indicators

This section displays the complete list of preinstalled indicators available in MetaTrader 5. These indicators act as visual analytical tools designed to help you identify and measure key market trends.

To add an indicator, simply drag it onto the active chart, adjust the settings as needed, and click OK to apply.
To edit or remove indicators, right-click on the chart and choose Indicator List. From there, select an indicator and click Delete to remove it, or Properties to modify its parameters.

Expert Advisors

Expert Advisors (EAs) listed in this section allows you to automate your trading strategies on MT5. Since EAs involve advanced functions, it’s recommended to learn more about how they work before applying them to your charts.

To add an EA, simply drag it onto the active chart, adjust the settings to your preference, and click OK to activate it.
To edit or remove an EA, right-click on the chart and open the Expert List; choose Remove to delete it or Properties to modify its parameters.

Scripts

Similar to Expert Advisors, scripts are used to automate specific trading tasks in MetaTrader 5. All scripts that have been installed in the platform will appear in this section, ready for quick execution when needed.

The Charts area allows you to view multiple active charts at the same time, providing a clear visual representation of the performance and price movements of the instruments you have selected.

To customize the chart:

• Right-click the chart and select Properties, press F8, or open Charts > Properties to access chart settings.
• The Colors tab lets you customize every visual element or choose from preset color schemes.
• The Common tab allows you to adjust the chart type and scaling options.
• The Show tab enables you to show or hide specific chart features for a more personalized layout.

To change timeframes:

• Right-click the chart and hover over Timeframes to view all available options.
• Select your preferred timeframe, with each option clearly showing the period it represents.
• You can also choose timeframes directly from the icons located above the chart for quicker access.

To change between bar settings:

You can switch between Bar Charts, Candlestick Charts, or Line Charts by clicking their icons above the chart or by using the corresponding keyboard shortcuts for faster access.

To display the ask line:

• This feature is disabled by default but is helpful for traders who want to view the ask price when placing sell orders.
• Right-click the chart and select Properties, press F8, or go to Charts > Properties.
• Open the Show tab.
• Enable Show Ask Price Line to display the ask price on your chart.

The Toolbox window serves as a comprehensive information center in MT5, giving traders quick access to essential data such as notifications, open positions, trading history, transaction logs, alerts, and platform messages. It also helps you monitor account activity in real time, making it a crucial part of effective trade management. When technical news is enabled, the latest market updates will appear in the News tab; To activate this feature, go to Tools > Options > Server and enable news delivery.

Several key tabs within the Toolbox window provide valuable insights and controls for your trading operations, including:

To display the ask line

The Trade tab displays essential information about your account, including balance, equity, and margin, and also allows you to manage all active orders directly from this window.

• Right-click any active order to access its available actions and settings.
• You can also right-click anywhere within the Trade tab to customize various display and viewing options.

History

The History tab provides a complete record of all account transactions, including deposits, withdrawals, and details of closed orders. This section helps you review past activity and analyze your trading performance.

• Right-click anywhere in the tab to access several useful options, such as selecting a preset or custom time period for the display history.
• You can also right-click any item, choose Report > HTML, and save a detailed trading report.
• Additionally, you can customize the view by selecting which information columns you want to display.

Mailbox

The Mailbox is where you receive important platform notifications, including alerts about instruments impacted by high-importance news, which may lead to higher margin requirements. In addition to these updates, other critical messages from the broker are also delivered here. For this reason, it’s essential to check the Mailbox regularly to stay informed and manage your trades effectively.

Alerts

You can create custom alerts based on predefined conditions, such as when the price of an instrument reaches a specific level, helping you stay informed and react quickly to market movements.

Experts

If you are using Expert Advisors (EAs) in your trading, all activity and related information will be monitored and displayed in this tab, allowing you to track automated strategies effectively.

Journal

The Journal tab records every event that takes place in MT5, including login attempts, system messages, and terminal errors. Because it logs all platform activity, this tab is essential for troubleshooting issues, and our support team may request information from here when assisting you.

To copy an event:

• Right-click any entry in the Journal.
• Select Copy.
• Paste the copied information into a notepad file or directly into an email when requested by Support.

Here are some suggestions to improve MetaTrader 5’s speed and performance.

Reduce max bars

Reducing the number of bars displayed on your charts reduces the amount of data your device needs to process, which can significantly improve performance.

• Go to Tools > Options and open the Charts tab.
• Locate the Max bars in chart setting and lower the values ​​by about 50%. You can reduce them even further if needed, but it’s best to test the adjustment first to see whether it improves your platform’s responsiveness.

Disable News

MetaTrader 5 (MT5) includes a built-in newsfeed (located in the News tab) that automatically updates financial news relevant to traders. While useful, this feature can increase system load and may slow down the platform.

To disable the newsfeed:

• Go to Tools > Options, then open the Server tab.
• Untick Enable news, and click OK to apply the changes.

Optimizing RAM

Background features in MetaTrader 5 (MT5) can sometimes use RAM inefficiently, and disabling unnecessary elements may help improve overall performance.

• Hide any unused instruments in the Market Watch window by right-clicking the instrument and selecting Hide; if the list is too long, consider using Hide All.
• Close all inactive charts by clicking the X icon on each chart window to reduce processing load.
• If you are using Expert Advisors, try disabling any logging functions, as they can consume additional memory.
• Finally, restart MT5 regularly to refresh the platform’s memory and maintain smoother performance.

Create an optimized user profile

Use MT5’s built-in user profiles to save and load performance-optimized settings, allowing you to switch between configurations whenever needed.

• First, customize all your preferred settings.
• Then, go to File > Profiles and select Save As to create a new profile name.
• After saving, you can return to the Profiles menu at any time and load your optimized profile from the list.

Custom indicators

Custom indicators may affect MT5 performance due to higher resource usage, while the default indicators included with MetaTrader are fully optimized and generally do not cause any slowdown.

Consider Exness VPS

If you need to improve the execution speed of your trades and the issue is related to your internet connection or bandwidth, consider applying for an Exness VPS. A VPS can provide a faster, more stable trading environment and reduce latency during order execution.

MetaTrader 5 (MT5) is a powerful, user-friendly trading platform designed for forex and CFD traders. In this guide, you’ll learn how to download, install, and use MT5 on your desktop or laptop to start trading efficiently and securely.

Before installing MT5, make sure you have your trading account login and server details ready. You can easily find this information in your Personal Area (PA) by following the steps in the linked guide.

For Windows/Mac OS:

1. Download the MetaTrader 5 installation file for MacOS or Windows and double-click to start the setup.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.
3. If you want to customize the installation location, click Settings to adjust your preferences, or click Next to accept the End-User License Agreement and continue.
4. Click Finish once the installation is complete, and MT5 will launch automatically.
5. For your first login, close the “Open an account” window by clicking Cancel.

1. Click File and select Login to Trade Account.
2. Enter your trading account Login, Password, and Server, then click Login to access MetaTrader 5.
3. If you cannot find the correct server, go to File → Open an Account. Search for Exness, select Exness Technologies Ltd., choose your server from the list, and click Finish.
4. Once logged in successfully, you will hear a confirmation sound indicating that MT5 has connected to your trading account.

If you are using the default MT5 accounts created during registration, the password will be the same as your Personal Area (PA) password.

To switch accounts:

1. Click File and select Login to Trade Account while already logged into another account.
2. Enter the login details of the other trading account and click OK. Tick ​​Save account information to switch accounts more efficiently.
3. All saved accounts will appear in the dropdown menu during login, making account switching quick and convenient.

You can customize the Market Watch window to display only the trading instruments you need, helping streamline your MetaTrader 5 workspace and improve overall efficiency.

To add instruments:

1. Right-click anywhere inside the Market Watch window.
2. Select Symbols to open the full list of available trading instruments, organized by categories such as Forex, Metals, Indices, Stocks, and Crypto.
3. Browse through the categories and double-click any instrument you want to add. The symbol will immediately appear in your Market Watch list.

Click OK to confirm your selections and close the window.

To remove instruments:

1. Right-click the instrument you want to remove directly within the Market Watch window.
2. Select Hide to remove it from the list. This helps keep your workspace clean and focused on the instruments you actively trade.

By managing your Market Watch list, you ensure faster navigation, reduced clutter, and a more optimized trading setup on MetaTrader 5 (MT5).

You can access the New Order window in several ways:

1. Click New Order on the toolbar.
2. Press F9 on your keyboard.
3. Right-click a trading instrument in the Market Watch window and select New Order.
4. Double-click the desired instrument directly in Market Watch.

How to Place a Market Order

1. In the New Order window, choose your preferred symbol, lot size, Stop Loss (SL), and Take Profit (TP) levels.
2. The execution type under Type is automatically determined based on the selected instrument and your account type.
3. Click Sell by Market or Buy by Market to execute the trade. (Button labels may vary depending on the execution type.)

How to Set Up Pending Orders

1. Open the New Order window (press F9).
2. Select the symbol and trade size you want to trade.
3. Under Type, choose Pending Order, then select the specific pending order type from the dropdown list.
4. Enter your desired Price, and optionally set an Expiry date*, Stop Loss (SL), and Take Profit (TP) levels.
5. Click Place to confirm and activate your pending order.

*If an expiry date falls on a weekend, the pending order will automatically expire at the market close of the current week (this does not apply to cryptocurrency instruments).

You can close an active order using any of the methods below:

1. Double-click the order in the Trade tab (inside the Terminal window), then click Close By Market to confirm.
2. Right-click the order in the Trade tab, choose Close Order, and confirm the action. If One-Click Trading is enabled, the order will close immediately once selected.
3. Click the X icon on the right side of the order in the Trade tab to close it instantly (requires One-Click Trading to be active).

Managing open orders in MetaTrader 5 is simple, and you can modify or delete them directly from the Trade tab in the Terminal window. Follow these detailed steps:

1. Open the Trade tab: Go to the Terminal area at the bottom of MT5 and click the Trade tab to view all active orders.
2. Right-click the order you want to manage: A context menu will appear with multiple options for order management.
3. Select “Modify or Delete Order”: This opens the order modification window, where you can adjust or cancel the order.

To Modify an Order:

• Update any editable fields, including:
  • Price: Adjust the entry price for pending orders.
  • Stop Loss (SL): Change or add a stop loss level to manage risk.
  • Take Profit (TP): Set or update your profit target.
  • Expiry Date: Define when a pending order should automatically expire.
  • After making the changes, click Modify to apply the updated settings.

To Delete an Order:

• Click the Delete button in the modification window.
• The order will be removed immediately from the Trade tab.

This process helps you quickly adjust your trading strategy or cancel unwanted orders without interrupting your workflow.

MetaTrader 5 (MT5) is a powerful and versatile multi-asset trading platform designed for seamless trading on the go. In this guide, you’ll learn how to use MT5 on your mobile device, whether you’re using Android or iOS.

Before installing the MT5 mobile app, make sure you have access to your trading account login and server details. You can easily find this information in your Personal Area (PA) by following the instructions in the linked article.

Follow these steps to download the MetaTrader 5 app and log in to your Exness trading account across Android, iOS, and HarmonyOS devices.

Download the MT5 App

You can install MetaTrader 5 directly from official app stores or through an APK file:

• App Store (iOS)
• Google Play (Android)
• APK version (available on the Exness website)

Log In on Android Devices

1. Open the MT5 app and go to the main menu.
2. Tap Manage Accounts.
3. Tap the “+” icon and select Login to an existing account.
4. In the search bar, type “Exness Technologies Ltd”.
5. Select the correct trading server for your trading account.
6. Enter your trading account number and account password, then tap Sign In.
7. Your trading account will now appear in the Accounts tab.

Log In on iOS Devices

1. Launch the MT5 app and open the main menu.
2. Select New Account.
3. Search for “Exness” and choose the correct server.
4. Enter your trading account number and password, then tap Sign In.
5. The account will automatically be added to the Accounts section.

Log In on HarmonyOS Devices

If you’re using a Huawei device with HarmonyOS, follow these steps:

1. Step A — Install MT5 using DroiTong
2. Download the DroiTong application from the Huawei App Gallery.
3. Download the MT5 APK from the Exness website.
4. Open File Manager, select the MT5 APK, and allow DroiTong to complete the installation.
5. After installation, the MT5 app will appear inside the DroiTong widget.
6. Step B — Log In to Your Trading Account
7. Open MT5 through DroiTong and select Manage Accounts.
8. Tap the “+” icon and choose Login to an existing account.
9. Search for “Exness Technologies Ltd” and select the appropriate trading server.
10. Enter your trading account number and trading password, then tap Sign In.
11. Your trading account will be added to the Accounts tab.

Managing multiple trading accounts on MetaTrader 5 is simple. Follow the steps below to activate your preferred account on Android or iOS.

For Android Devices

1. Open the MT5 app and access the main menu.
2. Select Manage Accounts to view all accounts previously added to the platform.
3. In the Accounts tab, tap the trading account you want to activate.
4. If prompted, enter your trading account login and password, then tap Sign In.
5. Once logged in, MT5 will switch to the selected trading account, and it will become your active account for trading.

For iOS Devices

1. Launch the MT5 app on your iPhone or iPad.
2. Go to Settings from the bottom navigation menu.
3. Tap the arrow icon next to your current account to expand the list of all saved accounts on the app.
4. Tap the trading account you want to use.
5. MT5 will automatically log in and switch to the selected account, making it the active account for all trading activities.

Adding trading instruments to your Quotes list in MetaTrader 5 helps you monitor price movements and access markets faster. Follow the detailed steps below depending on your device.

Adding Instruments on Android

1. Go to Quotes to view your current list of trading instruments.
2. Tap the + icon in the upper-right corner to open all available instrument groups.
3. Browse through the categories such as Forex, Metals, Indices, Crypto, or Stocks depending on your account type.
4. Tap on any instrument you want to add; it will be instantly added to your Quotes list.
5. Return to the Quotes tab to confirm that the newly added instruments are displayed now.

Add instruments on iOS:

1. Go to Quotes from the bottom menu to access your current instrument list.
2. Tap the search bar at the top to reveal all available trading instrument groups.
3. Scroll through the categories to find the instrument you want to monitor or trade.
4. Tap the + icon next to the selected instrument to add it to your Quotes list.
5. Return to the Quotes tab to verify that the instrument has been successfully added.

To Remove Instruments on Android:

1. Go to Quotes.
2. Tap the bin icon to activate the delete function.
3. Select the instruments you want to remove using the two-tick icon, or tap individual instruments to select them.
4. Tap the bin icon again to confirm and remove the selected instruments.
5. Return to the Quotes tab to verify that the instruments have been successfully removed.

To Remove Instruments on iOS:

1. Go to Quotes.
2. Tap the pencil icon to enter edit mode.
3. Select the instruments you want to remove.
4. Tap the bin icon to delete the selected instruments.
5. Check your Quotes list to ensure the instruments are no longer displayed.

To Reorder Instruments

• For Android:
  • Tap the pencil icon to open edit mode.
  • Hold and drag the selected instruments to rearrange them as desired.
  • Tap Done or exit edit mode to save the new order.
• For iOS:
  • Tap the icon on the right of the instrument you want to move.
  • Drag the instrument up or down to the desired position.
  • Release to save the new order in your Quotes list.

How to Place a Market Order on MetaTrader 5 (MT5) Mobile

1. Go to Quotes to view the list of available trading instruments.
2. Tap the symbol you want to trade.
3. For Android, tap New Order.
4. For iOS, tap Trade.
5. Set your order parameters, including Stop Loss (SL), Take Profit (TP), and Order Volume.
6. Choose the execution type under Type if needed (default is Market execution).
7. Tap Buy or Sell to open a Market order at the current market price.
8. The order will now appear in your Trade tab for monitoring and management.

How to Set Up a Pending Order on MT5 Mobile

1. Open New Order (Android) or Trade (iOS) from the instrument you want to trade.
2. Tap the Type field and select a Pending Order from the dropdown menu.
3. Set up the following parameters:
   • Order Volume – define the size of your trade.
   • Price – set the entry price for the pending order. (For Buy Stop Limit and Sell Stop Limit, you may need to set an additional price.)
   • Stop Loss (SL) – optional, to limit potential losses.
   • Take Profit (TP) – optional, to lock in profits automatically.
   • Expiry Date – optional, to set when the pending order should expire.

*If the expiry date falls during a weekend, the pending order will expire at market close at the end of the current week. (This does not apply to cryptocurrency instruments.)

Tap Place to activate the pending order.
The pending order will now appear in your Trade tab and execute automatically when the market reaches your specified price.

Go to the Trades tab to view all your open trades. Tap on the trade you want to manage.

To Modify a Trade:

• Tap Modify Trade.
• Update the desired fields, such as Stop Loss (SL), Take Profit (TP), or Order Volume.
• Tap Done to save and apply the changes.

To Close a Trade:

• Tap Close Trade.
• Confirm the action to execute the closure at the current market price.
• The trade will then be removed from the Trades tab and the profit or loss will be reflected in your account balance.

MetaTrader 5 (MT5) on Exness is a powerful multi-asset trading platform that enables traders to trade forex, commodities, indices, cryptocurrencies, and stocks with speed, precision, and flexibility.

With advanced charting tools, customizable indicators, Expert Advisors, one-click trading, and a fully personalized workspace, MetaTrader 5 helps traders analyze markets and execute trades efficiently. Performance optimization features, including max bars settings, newsfeed control, and custom user profiles, ensure a smooth and responsive experience.

Combined with Exness’s trusted trading environment, low spreads, fast withdrawals, and stable pricing, MetaTrader 5 | Exness Trading offers a reliable, professional, and user-friendly solution for traders seeking performance and transparency in today’s markets.