MetaTrader 5 (MT5) Trading Platform

Q: How do I download MT5?

You can download and install the MT5 platform here. Please note that the download link will not work on mobile devices and tablets. For mobile, install the MetaTrader 5 app via the App Store or Google Play Store.

Q: How do I create my MT5 password?

Access the Client Admin Portal using the email address and password you used for your initial application. Select your MT5 account under account selection Go to "Settings" and click on "Change Password." Create a new password that meets the requirements indicated on the portal. After successfully creating your password, you can download the MT5 trading platform via the "Download MT5" button at the top of the Client Admin Portal.

Q: How do I log in for the first time?

For PC: Download and install the MT5 software. Launch the MT5 software. Click on File on the top left of the platform Select Login to Trade Account. Enter your account number and MT5 password. Select the server CMCMarkets-MT5-LIVE or CMCMarkets-MT5-DEMO. Once you have completed these steps, you should be able to log into your MT5 account without any problems. For Mobile: Install the MetaTrader 5 app via the App Store or Google Play Store. Launch the Metatrader 5 app. Select Settings and click on Trade Accounts. Select the “+” sign on the top right and search CMC Markets from the search bar at the bottom of the screen. Select CMC Markets Plc and enter your account number and MT5 password. Select the server CMCMarkets-MT5-LIVE or CMCMarkets-MT5-DEMO. Click Sign in at the bottom of your screen, and you are now successfully logged in!

Q: Why do I need two passwords?

When you trade with us via MT5, you need one password to log in to the MT5 platform and another to log in to the admin portal. In the admin portal, you can quickly and easily fund your MT5 account, manage passwords, and view your account balance. You can also view open positions. Your password for the admin portal is the password you set on the account opening form, or your existing CMC platform password if you already have an account with us. Your MT5 password can be set within the admin portal.

Q: How do I log in after the first time?

Launch the MT5 platform. The icon should be a shortcut on your desktop. The MT5 platform will open on your screen. In the "Navigator" section on the left side of the platform, you will see the account you initially logged in with. You can show or hide the Navigator window using the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + N. Select (double-click) the account you want to access and enter the following information: 1. Login (your MT5 account number) 2. Your MT5 password You should now be logged in. You can verify your login in the "Journal" or by checking the icon in the status bar at the bottom.

Q: I already have an MT5 account with CMC. What now?

If you already have a demo or live account with CMC Markets and open another account, you do not need to download or install the MT5 platform again. Reinstalling MT5 may result in the loss of previously saved preferences.

Q: How do I open an MT5 demo account?

Apply for a demo account. Create a password within the admin portal. Follow the “How to create your MT5 password” & “How to log in to MT5” guidelines above. (but select the demo server – CMCMarkets-MT5-DEMO).

Q: Why doesn't my MT5 account balance match the one in the Admin Portal?

In MT5, ongoing holding costs ("swap") are recorded while a position is open. Therefore, there may be a difference between the MT5 balance and the balance in the CMC Management Portal. To reconcile the values, simply add the current swap value to the MT5 balance – e.g., MT5 balance + swap = balance in the admin portal. Once all positions are closed, the values will match.

Q: How do I fund my MT5 account?

Fund your account through the CMC Markets admin portal on a PC/Mac. To log in, you will need your admin portal username and password, not your MT5 platform login details. The MT5 funding portal also supports two-factor authentication (2FA) for enabled accounts. Once you've logged in, select the 'Funding' window from the main navigation in the admin portal to deposit via credit card, bill payment, or wire transfer. You can create a quick link icon on your mobile homepage for easy access to the funding portal: iOS (Safari) users: Once the page is loaded, tap the share button at the bottom of the screen and select 'Add to Home Screen'. Android (Chrome) users: Once the page is loaded, tap the menu icon in the top right of the browser and select 'Add to Home Screen'. Remember, your MT5 platform password is different from your admin portal password.

Q: Does my MT5 demo account expire?

Demo accounts remain active as long as you log in to the MT5 platform at least once every 30 days. If you do not log in within this period, your account will be automatically closed. You can open a new demo account at any time.

Est. 1989

2m+ global traders and investors¹

LSE listed*

2025 WINNER

No.1 Commissions & Fees

ForexBrokers.com Awards

2023 WINNER

Best Forex Broker

Good Money Guide Awards

2024 WINNER

Best Mobile Trading Platform

ADVFN International Financial Awards

Built for traders who want more from one platform

Competitive spreads, no hidden fees

Trade with tight spreads starting from 0.0 pips on major forex pairs, with transparent pricing and fixed commission through our FX Active account.

Trade 1,100+ global instruments

Access a wide range of global markets, including forex, indices, commodities, futures, and shares, all from one platform.

$0 commission on all global shares

Trade global shares with $0 commissions, whatever the size of your trade.

MQL5 programming language

Automate your strategies, backtest against historical data, and access thousands of ready-made tools through the MQL5 marketplace.

Use advanced charting

Analyze price action across 21 timeframes with 80+ indicators and custom studies.

Lightning-fast execution²

Benefit from CMC Markets' award-winning³ execution technology, designed to fill your orders at the price you expect.

MT5 vs MT4: what's the difference?

MT5 gives you everything you need to analyze the markets, execute trades and automate your strategies, all on one powerful platform.

How do I start trading on MT5?

Open a CMC Markets account

Choose between a standard or FX Actif live trading account.

Select MT5 as your platform

During setup, choose MetaTrader 5 as your preferred trading platform. You'll receive your MT5 login credentials by email.

Download and install MT5

Download MetaTrader 5 for desktop, web, or mobile. Install the platform and log in using the credentials we sent you.

Fund your account and start trading

Deposit funds via wire transfer, bill payment, or credit card.

Once funded, browse our range of 1100+ instruments and place your first trade.

Open a CMC Markets account

If you already have MT5 installed, you'll still need a CMC Markets trading account.

Get your CMC Markets server details

Once your account is approved, we'll email your MT5 login credentials including your server name and instructions to login.

Add CMC Markets to your MT5 platform

Open MT5, go to File > Open an Account, and search for CMC Markets. Enter your login credentials to connect.

Fund and trade

Deposit funds through your CMC Markets dashboard, then switch to MT5 to start trading across our full range of markets.

You can fund via credit card, bill payment, or wire transfer.

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FAQs

New to MetaTrader 5?

How do I download MT5?

How do I create my MT5 password?

How do I log in for the first time?

Why do I need two passwords?

How do I log in after the first time?

I already have an MT5 account with CMC. What now?

How do I open an MT5 demo account?

Why doesn't my MT5 account balance match the one in the Admin Portal?

How do I fund my MT5 account?

Does my MT5 demo account expire?

New to CMC Markets?

How does CMC Markets protect my money?

Is CMC Markets regulated?

Is it free to open an account?

How does CMC Markets make money?

What can I trade with CMC Markets?

¹Based on over 2 million unique user logins across CMC's trading and investing platforms, including partners, as at November 2025.

²Available with our FX Active account.

³0.062 seconds MT5 market orders CFD average trade execution time, April 2026.

⁴Recent awards include: Best Spread Betting Broker, Good Money Guide Awards 2026; No.1 Most Currency Pairs & Best-in-class for Overall Excellence, MetaTrader, Mobile Trading App, Professional Trading, Research & TradingView, ForexBrokers.com Awards 2026; Best Broker for Active Traders, Professional Trader Awards 2025; Best Mobile Trading Platform and Best Spread Betting & CFD Education Tools, ADVFN International Financial Awards 2025; No.1 for Commissions & Fees, ForexBrokers.com Awards 2025.

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FAQs

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CFD trading on MetaTrader 5 (MT5)

Built for traders who want more from one platform

How do I start trading on MT5?

What are other traders saying about CMC Markets?

FAQs

Open a demo account