Online trading has never been easier. You can open an account with a broker and access the trading platform in minutes. This article will help you with the first steps in the world of trading on how to access the most popular trading platform (MT4) on PC.
Step 1 – Check your EMAIL for MT4 download with your broker
When you open a trading account successfully, you will be sent an email attaching a link that allows you to download the MetaTrader 4 platform for Windows and MAC.
Click on the version compatible with your computer and download it.
As you scroll down the email, you will also find your credentials that can be used to access the online trading account later.
Step 2 – How to access MT4 on a PC?
After successfully opening and verifying the account, you can log in to your MT4 account by following these steps:
- Click the File tab at the top left > select Sign in to your trading account.
- Then, enter your real account information (include your login credentials, password, and server). All these login details are sent to you by email once you create your account.
If the login is successful, the MetaTrader platform will notify you with a sound. In a few moments, you will notice that trading is already possible and the connection is now green and constantly updated in the lower right corner.
If you have forgotten the password of your MT4 demo/live account, you can reset it through your broker.
- How to change your MT4 password
After logging into your live trading account on your MT4 platform, you can access all the features provided by MT4 and make your trading decisions based on your analysis on the chart and with technical tools. Happy trading!
