MetaTrader 4 (MT4) is the most popular platform for Forex and Expert Advisors. This guide installs MT4 on your Infrawire Windows VPS via RDP.
📋 Prerequisites
- Windows VPS with RDP (RDP guide)
- Trading account with an MT4 broker
- At least 2 GB RAM (4 GB recommended for multiple EAs)
Download MetaTrader 4
Download the installer from your broker (Platforms / MT4) or MetaQuotes. Open Microsoft Edge on the VPS and run the .exe file.
Install MT4
Run the installer → Next → accept license → default path C:\Program Files\MetaTrader 4 → Finish. On first launch, pick your broker or add it manually.
Log in to your account
File → Login to trade account: enter account number, password and server from your broker. Check the connection indicator (green = OK).
Enable algorithmic trading (Expert Advisors)
For EAs: Tools → Options → Expert Advisors tab:
- Enable Allow algorithmic trading
- Enable Allow DLL imports (if your EA requires it)
- Adjust Disable algorithmic trading when account changes as needed
Optimize MT4 on VPS
- Disable sleep: Settings → System → Power → Sleep: Never
- Close unused apps to free RAM
- Use more RAM if running multiple heavy charts or EAs
- Back up the
MQL4folder (Experts, Indicators) regularly
🚀 Trade 24/7: Infrawire Trading VPS
A home PC sleeps, drops Wi-Fi or reboots at the worst time. On an Infrawire Windows VPS, MetaTrader 4 stays connected to the markets — perfect for Expert Advisors and automated strategies.
- 24/7 uptime — your bots keep running when your computer is off
- Low latency — datacenters close to EU brokers (Paris, Frankfurt, Amsterdam…)
- Windows RDP — install MT4/MT5 in minutes with full admin rights
- Trading-friendly pricing — Forex VPS from €5.99/month incl. VAT — Ryzen or Windows plans
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Host your Expert Advisors on datacenter infrastructure (99.9% uptime, Anti-DDoS, 24/7 support) instead of an unstable home PC.
Happy trading! 📈