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CFDs are complex instruments. 72% of retail client accounts lose money when trading CFDs, with this investment provider. You can lose your money rapidly due to leverage. Please ensure you understand how this product works and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing money.

Download MT4
Download MT4

Download MetaTrader 4

Download MT4 with us and access 99%+ server uptime1, 24-hour specialist support, and a range of free indicators and add-ons. Here’s how to get started.

Start trading today. Call +44 (20) 7633 5430, or email sales.en@ig.com to talk about opening a trading account. We’re here 24/5.

Contact us: +44 (20) 7633 5430

Start trading today. Call +44 (20) 7633 5430, or email sales.en@ig.com to talk about opening a trading account. We’re here 24/5.

Contact us: +44 (20) 7633 5430

How to download MT4

Use this step-by-step guide to help you download MT4 through our platform.

1. Create a live account with us for CFDs

2. Visit your My IG dashboard

3. Click on ‘add an account’ at the bottom right of the screen

How to download MT4

4. Select a MT4 CFD account

Find out how to download MT4 with IG

5. Start the download process:

If you have trouble logging in, check our MT4 help and support area.

You can also practise trading on MT4 risk-free with our MT4 demo.

6. Open MT4 platform : Go to “Open An Account”.

Open an Account

7. Type “IG-LIVE2” or “mt4a2.ig.com:443” and select scan. Once server appears, select and choose “Next”.

Select the server

Step 8: Next, choose “Login to existing trade account with MT4 ID and password”. Your login is 6 digit number available in the MYIG account and “Your MT4 password” is sent to your email. Select “Finish”.

Login

Step 9: Once successfully login, go to Insert – Symbol to add the markets you would like to trade by selecting markets and click show

Add a market

Step 10: Your selected markets to trade will appear on the Market Watch.

Watch a market

How to get MT4 on mobile

To access our unique MT4 offering through the mobile app, you’ll need to login using your IG account credentials. To download MT4 on mobile:

  1. Go to Google Play or the App Store

  2. Search ‘MetaTrader 4’ and click download

  3. Open the MT4 app on your chosen device and sign in with your IG account details

FAQs

How do I update MT4?

MT4 updates automatically from within the terminal. The update system is always enabled, which means that you are always using the newest version of MT4.

For more information about MT4, visit our page which explains what MT4 is and how you use it – as well as the range of MetaTrader 4 indicators and add-ons you get for free when you download MT4 from us.

How do you install MT4 on Mac?

To install MT4 on Mac, follow the steps set out here. Once you’ve downloaded MT4, drag it to the ‘Applications’ folder and follow the on-screen prompts.

How do you install MT4 on Windows?

To install MT4 on Windows, follow the steps set out here. Once the download is complete, start the download wizard and follow the on-screen prompts.

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Perform technical analysis and customise your MT4 platform with free indicators and add-ons.

Learn more about using our virtual private servers to run your MT4 algorithms 24/7.

Gain confidence trading with MT4 in a risk-free environment by signing up for a free demo account.

1 99.77% MT4 platform uptime per six months from 1st December 2022.