MetaTrader 5 (MT5) is MetaQuotes’ modern platform (multi-asset, DOM). Install it on your Infrawire Windows VPS for stable automated trading.
📋 Prerequisites
- Windows VPS with RDP (RDP guide)
- Broker account supporting MT5
- 4 GB RAM recommended for multiple terminals or backtests
Download MetaTrader 5
From your broker (MT5 section) or metatrader5.com. Run mt5setup.exe on the VPS.
Install MT5
Setup wizard → Next → C:\Program Files\MetaTrader 5 → Finish. Select broker or configure server on first start.
Connect your account
File → Open an account or Login with existing credentials. MT5 supports Hedging vs Netting — match your broker’s account type.
Enable Expert Advisors
Tools → Options → Expert Advisors:
- Allow algorithmic trading
- Allow algo trading on demo accounts (EA testing)
- Allow DLL imports if required
VPS tips for MT5
- MT5 uses more resources than MT4 — prefer 4–8 GB RAM for multiple instances
- Disable sleep and disruptive auto-reboots during market hours
- Run heavy Strategy Tester jobs off-peak
- Keep Windows time in sync with broker server time
🚀 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 5 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
👉 MetaTrader 5 VPS · Windows VPS for Forex
Host your Expert Advisors on datacenter infrastructure (99.9% uptime, Anti-DDoS, 24/7 support) instead of an unstable home PC.
Happy trading! 📊