Getting started with MT4

Learn how to download, install and log in to the MT4 platform.

Download MT4

Firstly, you will need to download and install the MT4 platform.

You can do so via the admin portal or the button below. Please note the download link does not work on mobile and tablet devices.

Download MT4

How to log in for the first time

Please remember that your MT4 password is different from your CMC Markets admin portal password. To set your MT4 password, please log in to the admin portal using the password you created on the application form.

1. Launch the MT4 platform. The icon shortcut should be available on your desktop once you have downloaded and installed MT4.

2. Connect to the CMC server. You can find the server name at the top of the emails we sent you during the application process.

3. Select ‘Existing trade account’ to log in.

4. The following details will now be required:
a) Login (this is your MT4 account ID)
b)Your MT4 password

5. You should now be logged in. You can verify this by looking at the 'Journal' tab and the icon in the status bar at the bottom.

Why do I need two passwords?

When you trade on MT4 with us, you need one password to log in and trade on the MT4 platform, and one to log in to the admin portal.

In the admin portal, you can fund your MT4 account quickly and easily, manage your passwords and view your account balance. You can also view your open positions.

You admin portal password is the one you specify in our online MT4 application form (or your existing Next Generation password if you already have an account with us).

Your MT4 password can then be set up within the admin platform.

How to log in after the first time

1. Launch the MT4 platform. The icon shortcut should be available on your desktop. The MT4 platform will open on your screen.

2. In the ‘Navigator’ section on the left of the platform you should see the account you first logged in with. The Navigator window can be toggled on and off using Ctrl+N.

3. Select (double-click) the account you want to access and enter the following details:
a) Login (this is your MT4 account ID)
b) Your MT4 password

4. You should now be logged in. You can verify this by looking at the ‘Journal’ and the icon in the status bar at the bottom.

How to fund your account

Fund your MT4 account through the admin portal on a PC or Mac or via our MT4 funding portal on your mobile.

Funding via Desktop

Once you’ve logged in, use the open ‘Payments’ window to deposit via card, PayPal or bank transfer. If the payments window is not open, please select this from the main navigation menu.

Note: Your MT4 platform and the admin portal have different passwords which are not kept in sync.

Funding via a Mobile Device

Add our MT4 funding portal to your mobile device for quick funding access by following the steps below:

iOS	Android
1.) Open the Safari browser app on your phone. 2.) Visit our MT4 funding portal 3.) Tap the share button located at the bottom of the screen 4.) The payment page will now be added to your home screen for quick access 5.) Click on the newly-added icon on your home screen and login to the funding portal with your CMC admin portal username and password (this is different from your MT4 platform details) 6.) Once logged in, you will be presented with our payments page where you will be able to find instructions on how to deposit funds from a debit card or bank transfer	1.) Open the Chrome browers app on your phone 2.) Visit our MT4 funding portal 3.) Tap the menu icon in the top right of the chrome browser and select 'Add to Home Screen' from the list 4.) The payment page will now be aded to your home screen for quick access 5.) Click on the newly-added icon on your home screen and login to the fnding portal with your CMC admin portal username and password (this is different from your MT4 platform details) 6.) Once logged in, you will be presented with our payments page where you will be able to find instructions on how to deposit funds from a debit card or bank transfer

iOS

Android

1.) Open the Safari browser app on your phone.

2.) Visit our MT4 funding portal

3.) Tap the share button located at the bottom of the screen

4.) The payment page will now be added to your home screen for quick access

5.) Click on the newly-added icon on your home screen and login to the funding portal with your CMC admin portal username and password (this is different from your MT4 platform details)

6.) Once logged in, you will be presented with our payments page where you will be able to find instructions on how to deposit funds from a debit card or bank transfer

1.) Open the Chrome browers app on your phone

2.) Visit our MT4 funding portal

3.) Tap the menu icon in the top right of the chrome browser and select 'Add to Home Screen' from the list

4.) The payment page will now be aded to your home screen for quick access

5.) Click on the newly-added icon on your home screen and login to the fnding portal with your CMC admin portal username and password (this is different from your MT4 platform details)

6.) Once logged in, you will be presented with our payments page where you will be able to find instructions on how to deposit funds from a debit card or bank transfer

How to open a demo MT4 account

Apply for a demo account
Create an MT4 password within the admin portal
Follow the live account login steps outlined above (but select the demo server – you can find the server name at the top of the emails we sent you during the application process)

How do I download MT4 indicators and add-ons?

Visit our MT4 indicators and add ons page to discover our range of 12 add ons and 15 indicators to assist your trading strategy. Download our complimentary tools, and access our user guides to find the best options to identify market opportunities, execute your trades and support your risk management techniques.

Already have an MT4 account with us?

If you already have a demo or live MT4 account with CMC Markets and are opening a second account, you don’t need to download and reinstall the MT4 platform again. If you do reinstall MT4, you may lose any preferences you’ve set up previously.

Does my MT4 demo account expire?

MT4 demo accounts remain active as long as you log in to your MT4 trading platform at least once every 30 days. If you don’t log in within that timeframe, your account will automatically be closed. You can set up a new demo account again at any time in the future.

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