CFDs are complex financial instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work, and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. CFDs are complex financial instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work, and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

MetaTrader 4 (MT4) web trading

Q: How do I access the MT4 web platform?

Your broker can give you access to the MT4 web terminal . You’d log in using the same username and password that you use on the MT4 desktop terminal.

Conveniently execute your trades using MetaTrader 4 for web – wherever. Learn all you need to know about how to trade using MT4 for web.

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What’s on this page?

MT4 web trading: what you need to know
How to start trading on the MT4 web platform
Features of the MetaTrader 4 web platform
Why traders use the MT4 web platform

MT4 web trading: what you need to know

MT4 web trading is a means of accessing MT4 on your web browser, such as Google Chrome, Safari, Firefox or Microsoft Edge. You can do this without having to download any software, unlike when you install the MT4 application.

This means MT4 web trading is compatible with any operating system - Windows, Mac or Linux.

While MT4 for web has several features, note that you won’t have access to expert advisers when using it. You also won’t be able to use Autochartist, a feature that you can access using the desktop terminal.

In order to get access to those features, you’d need to download and install the MT4 desktop terminal. You can do this on both Windows and Mac.

A screenshot of a demo account accessed from the MT4 web terminal showing how you’ll still access the same dashboard as you would on the desktop terminal

Learn more about how to use MetaTrader 4

How to start trading on the MT4 web platform

Create a live account with us
Log in to your account
Select ‘Add an account’
Select an MT4 contract for difference (CFD) trading account
Launch MT4 web trading and log in with your IG credentials

Start trading using MT4 for web

Features of the MetaTrader 4 web platform

Trade anywhere and anytime

Access your MT4 account and trade directly from your chosen web browser, wherever and whenever

Compatible with any operating system

Choose to open a position and trade from an MT4 web-based terminal using Windows, Linux and Mac operating systems

Same customisable platform

Customise the platform to your liking, similar to the desktop terminal

Intuitive platform

Take positions on a web terminal that’s user-friendly and suitable for traders of all experience levels

Reliable data protection

Gain access to the same data protection that you’d get when using the MT4 desktop terminal

One-click trading

Activate this feature and execute your trades faster on volatile markets like forex and commodities

Why traders use the MT4 web platform

Some of the reasons traders choose the MT4 web terminal instead of the desktop version are:

Direct access to the MT4 trading platform. There’s no need to download the software
Same stable, intuitive and user-friendly platform that traders of all experience levels can use
Plug into any browser that’s compatible with Mac, Windows and Linux operating systems, and place your trade
Access your profile on the same customisable platform with advanced analytical tools and indicators to help you make informed trading decisions
View your trading history and time-stamped journal to see your account’s activity
Enhance your trading strategy by making use of features such as MT4’s nine chart time frames
Use one-click trading for fast execution through just a few clicks of your mouse
Access market quotes in real-time, enabling you to place your trade on the spot
Gain the same data protection as you would when accessing the desktop terminal and mobile app

FAQs

Can you use MetaTrader 4 on web?

You can use MetaTrader 4 on a web terminal. You’ll have access to the same customisable features you’re using on the desktop terminal. However, when using MT4 for web, you won’t have access to expert advisors and Autochartist (as you would when using MetaTrader 4 on a desktop terminal).

How do I access the MT4 web platform?

Your broker can give you access to the MT4 web terminal. You’d log in using the same username and password that you use on the MT4 desktop terminal.

How do I access MetaTrader 4 on Safari, Firefox, Chrome and Microsoft Edge?

You’ll be able to access the MetaTrader 4 web terminal from all the major web browsers such as Safari, Firefox, Chrome and Microsoft Edge.

How do I close my MetaTrader 4 account on the web platform?

You cannot close your MT4 account on the web terminal. You’ll need to get in touch with our trading service desk to request that your MT4 account be closed.

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CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work, and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Professional Clients can lose more than they deposit.

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