Setting a Price Alert
Open Terminal → Alerts tab (Ctrl+T)
Click the "Alerts" tab in the Terminal window at the bottom. You'll see a list of any existing alerts. Right-click in the empty space to create a new one.
Select "Create"
The Alert editor opens. Configure: Symbol (the instrument), Condition (Bid/Ask greater/less than or equals), Value (the price level that triggers the alert), Sound (optional alert sound), and Action (Sound, Email, Push Notification).
Set the trigger price and click OK
The alert appears in the Alerts tab. When price reaches your level, MT4 plays the sound and shows a pop-up notification on your desktop (if MT4 is running).
Right-click directly on a price level on the chart → "Trading" → "Alert..." This automatically fills in the symbol and price level based on where you clicked, saving time.
Setting Up Mobile Push Notifications
Push notifications send alerts directly to the MT4/MT5 mobile app on your phone — even when your phone is locked. This requires your MetaQuotes ID (MetaID).
Find your MetaID on mobile
Open the MT4/MT5 app on your phone → Menu → Settings → Messages. Your MetaQuotes ID (a string like 12345678) is shown here. Copy it.
Enter MetaID in desktop MT4 settings
In MT4 desktop: Tools → Options → Notifications tab. Check "Enable Push Notifications," paste your MetaID, and click OK. Test with the "Test" button — you should receive a test notification on your phone within seconds.
Set "Push Notification" as alert action
When creating alerts, change the Action to "Push Notification" instead of "Sound." Now when price triggers, your phone vibrates with a notification regardless of whether the phone app is open.
Desktop MT4 price alerts (including push notifications) only fire if the desktop application is open and connected to the broker's server. If your computer is off or MT4 is closed, the alert won't trigger. For 24/7 alerts, consider using a VPS (Virtual Private Server) to run MT4 continuously, or use your broker's own price alert system through their web platform.