Master MT4 & MT5
Step-by-step guides for every MetaTrader feature — from your first download to running Expert Advisors. No experience required.
MT4 vs MT5
- Most widely used Forex platform
- 4 pending order types
- 9 timeframes
- 30+ built-in indicators
- MQL4 for Expert Advisors
- Best broker compatibility
- Next generation platform
- 6 pending order types
- 21 timeframes
- 38+ built-in indicators
- MQL5 — faster, more powerful EAs
- Built-in economic calendar
- Depth of Market (DOM)
Which should you use? If your broker offers both, start with MT4 — it has more resources and community support. Upgrade to MT5 when you need its additional features.
Everything you need to master MetaTrader
Getting Started
Download, install and set up MT4 or MT5. Connect to your broker and open a demo account in minutes.
Platform Overview
Navigate the full platform: Market Watch, Navigator, chart area, Terminal window and toolbar.
How to Place an Order
Market orders, buy/sell limits, buy/sell stops — every order type explained with step-by-step instructions.
Stop Loss & Take Profit
Set SL/TP at entry and modify them on open positions. The most important risk management settings.
Modify an Order
Change stop loss, take profit or order price on open and pending orders.
Close a Trade
Full close, partial close and one-click trading. Lock in profits the right way.
Using Indicators
Add MA, RSI, MACD, Bollinger Bands and more. Recommended settings for each indicator included.
Price Alerts
Set desktop and mobile push notifications so you never miss a trade setup again.
Expert Advisors (EA)
Install, activate and backtest automated trading systems on MT4 and MT5.
Keyboard Shortcuts
The complete MT4/MT5 shortcut cheat sheet. Speed up your trading workflow instantly.