Download MetaTrader 5

MetaTrader 5 is available through desktop, browser and mobile terminals.

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Windows and macOS provide the desktop environment for charts, orders, MQL5, Expert Advisors and Strategy Tester. Linux runs the desktop terminal through Wine. WebTerminal provides browser access, while iPhone, iPad and Android provide mobile account access.

MetaTrader 5 desktop terminal and installation

The Windows and macOS desktop terminal includes charts, Market Depth, order and position management, MQL5 applications, Expert Advisors and Strategy Tester.
On Linux, MetaTrader 5 runs through Wine rather than a separate native Linux build. Desktop installation is required for local MQL5 development, EA execution and strategy testing.

MetaTrader 5 Windows and macOS desktop trading platform

What the MetaTrader 5 desktop terminal includes

The desktop terminal contains functions that are not available in the same form through WebTerminal or mobile apps.

Open multiple charts, symbols and timeframes in the desktop workspace
Manage orders and positions alongside Market Depth
Use built-in and custom indicators, analytical objects and chart templates
Run Expert Advisors, custom indicators and scripts written in MQL5
Backtest, optimize and run forward tests in Strategy Tester
Store local profiles, templates, logs and terminal data files
Connect to the broker server assigned to the trading account
Keep a persistent desktop workspace for charts and account monitoring
Run supported automation locally or through a compatible VPS environment
Installation requires local application and network permissions

What MetaTrader 5 WebTerminal provides

WebTerminal opens an MT5 account in a supported browser without installing the desktop terminal.

No Windows or macOS desktop installation is required
Runs in a supported browser without a local desktop installation
Provides access to quotes, charts, Market Depth, account data, orders and positions
Does not include the desktop MQL5 development, Expert Advisor runtime or Strategy Tester environment

MetaTrader 5 Windows installation

Run the Windows installer on the computer where the desktop terminal will be used.
After the first launch completes, connect an existing live or demo account if required.
Separate installation and data folders when maintaining more than one desktop terminal instance.

MetaTrader 5 macOS installation

Open the macOS package and complete the application installation.
Review the macOS security prompt shown on first launch before allowing the application to run.
After launch, connect the broker server assigned to the account and verify that quotes, symbols and account status are available.

MetaTrader 5 account and broker server connection

Installing MetaTrader 5 installs the trading terminal only. An existing live or demo account is connected with its login, password and matching broker server.

Open the desktop terminal, WebTerminal or mobile application.
Select the existing-account login and locate the server assigned by the account provider.
Enter the account login and the corresponding password.
After connection, verify quotes, visible symbols, account status and available trading permissions.

MetaTrader 5 mobile terminals for iPhone, iPad and Android

The iOS and Android terminals connect to broker servers and display account-specific quotes, charts, Market Depth, orders, positions and trading history on phones and tablets.

MQL5 development, desktop Expert Advisor execution, Strategy Tester and optimization are desktop functions and are not provided by the mobile terminals.

MetaTrader 5 iPhone and iPad terminal

The iOS terminal connects to broker accounts and provides quotes, interactive charts, indicators, Market Depth, orders, positions and account history.

The iPhone and iPad application is a mobile account terminal. It does not provide the desktop MetaEditor, MQL5 development environment or Strategy Tester.

Sign in to existing live or demo trading accounts
View real-time quotes and interactive charts
Use technical indicators and analytical tools
Open Market Depth and place supported market or pending orders
Manage positions, Stop Loss, Take Profit and trading history
Use accounts configured by the broker for netting or hedging
Receive financial news, alerts and push notifications
Available symbols, prices and permissions depend on the connected broker server

MetaTrader 5 Android terminal and APK

The Android terminal is available through Google Play, AppGallery and the listed APK package for supported phones and tablets.

MetaTrader 5 for Android mobile trading platform

After installation, connect the server assigned to the trading account. The server supplies the symbols, prices, account settings and trading permissions displayed in the application.

Sign in to existing live or demo trading accounts
View real-time quotes, interactive charts and technical indicators
Use Market Depth and supported trading orders
Manage positions, pending orders and trading history
Use accounts configured by the broker for netting or hedging
Receive financial news, platform messages and push notifications
Trading symbols and conditions come from the connected account and server
Choose Google Play, AppGallery or the existing APK option for your device and keep the app updated

MetaTrader 5 mobile account connection

Installing the mobile terminal does not connect a brokerage account automatically. The account login, password and broker server determine the trading environment loaded by the app.

Install the application through the App Store, Google Play, AppGallery or the listed APK package.
At first launch, select an existing account or a demo account and confirm the broker server.
Account credentials should only be entered after the intended broker server and account environment have been confirmed.

MetaTrader 5 terminal, installation and account FAQ

Answers about terminal differences, Windows and macOS installation, Linux through Wine, WebTerminal, mobile access, APK packages and broker-server connections.

What is the difference between MetaTrader 5 desktop, WebTerminal and mobile?

Windows and macOS provide the desktop environment with MQL5, Expert Advisors and Strategy Tester. Linux runs the desktop terminal through Wine. WebTerminal provides browser access, while iPhone, iPad and Android provide mobile access to quotes, charts, orders and positions.

How is MetaTrader 5 installed on Windows?

Download the Windows installer, run the setup and let MT5 complete its first launch. You can then connect an existing broker account with its login, password and matching trading server.

How is MetaTrader 5 installed on macOS?

Download the macOS package and follow the normal installation process. On first launch, complete any macOS security prompt, then connect the broker server assigned to your account.

How does MetaTrader 5 run on Linux?

MetaTrader 5 uses Wine on Linux rather than a separate native Linux terminal. The linked installation guide describes the Wine-based setup for supported distributions.

Does MetaTrader 5 WebTerminal require installation?

No. WebTerminal runs in a browser and can provide account access, quotes, charts, Market Depth and trading functions without a desktop installation. It does not replace desktop MQL5 development or Strategy Tester.

Which MT5 functions remain desktop-only?

MetaEditor, local MQL5 development, desktop Expert Advisor execution and Strategy Tester are desktop functions. Mobile terminals provide quotes, charts, Market Depth, orders, positions, history and account monitoring.

Is an Android APK listed for MetaTrader 5?

Yes. The page lists an Android APK package alongside Google Play and AppGallery. Availability and compatibility depend on the Android device and operating-system version.

What is required to connect an existing broker account?

An existing account normally requires its login, password and broker server. The account provider supplies those credentials and server details; installing MT5 only installs the terminal software.

Why can quotes or symbols be missing after login?

Confirm the broker server and account status, then check Market Watch. Symbols can be hidden or unavailable because instrument visibility and permissions are controlled by the connected server and account.

What should be checked before installing a MetaTrader 5 terminal?

Confirm the operating system, device and terminal type before installation. Review local security prompts and verify the broker server before entering trading-account credentials.