【For Windows】Steps to Install the MetaTrader 4

Let's trade with MT4/MT5 【For Windows】Steps to Install the MetaTrader 4

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Published in 2025.01.17

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Trading on FXON is conducted using the MetaTrader platform. MT4 for Windows offers an exceptionally stable environment, allowing you to start trading seamlessly on Windows devices. Additionally, dozens of FXON's exclusive indicators are pre-installed.

If you already have an FXON trading account, you will be able to start trading by simply installing the MT4 and logging in.

1. Before Installing MetaTrader 4

MetaTrader 4 (MT4) for Windows has been highly supported and known as the most popular trading platform since its release in 2005. With a PC that meets the recommended specifications, you will be able to fully utilize MT4's capabilities and enjoy a smooth trading experience.

Item	Minimum Requirements	Recommended Environment
OS	Windows 7 or later	Windows 7 or later *1
CPU	Intel Pentium 4 or higher	Core i3 1.2GHz or more
Memory	512MB	2GB or more
HDD	50MB of free space	120GB or more *2

Item	Minimum Requirements	Recommended Environment
OS	Windows 7 or later	Windows 7 or later *1
CPU	Intel Pentium 4 or higher	Core i3 1.2GHz or more
Memory	512MB	2GB or more
HDD	50MB of free space	120GB or more *2

*1The latest version is recommended.

*2SSD is recommended for optimal performance.

Please check if your devices meet these requirements.

Minimum System Requirements

MT4 can run on any standard PC released since 2009. Entry-level models from the 2020s with multi-core and multi-threaded capabilities that meet the recommended specifications will provide sufficient performance.

However, a more advanced environment may be required if you work with more than ten chart windows or run multiple EAs simultaneously.

Additionally, you need to open an FXON MT4 account beforehand to log in to MT4. Please proceed with the following steps after ensuring that you have opened the account successfully and received login information via your registered email address.

How do I open a real account?

How do I open a demo account?

2. Download the Installer

To install the MT4 for Windows on your PC, click the button to download the installer.

Download

3. Run the Installer

Locate the file named “fxon4setup.exe” and double-click it.

Run the Installer

4. Accept the App

If the security feature “User Account Control (UAC)” is enabled on your PC, administrator-level permission will be required to prevent unauthorized changes.

At this point, click “Yes” to proceed.

Accept the App

5. Confirm the Terms of License Agreement

The terms of license agreement will appear. Please review the content and click “Next”.

Confirm the Terms of License Agreement

6. Installation Complete

Once the installation is complete, the message “Congratulations! We are waiting for you…” will appear. Then, click “Finish”.

Installation Complete

After the installation, a website called “MQL5 Community”, operated by MetaQuotes, will be displayed automatically in your browser. You may close the window.

Purpose of Use for MQL5 Community

MQL5 community offers a variety of functionalities. For example, users can purchase or freely obtain our custom indicators and EAs (automated trading programs), distribute their trades as signals, engage in copy trading by subscribing to signals from other traders, as well as request tool development from certified freelance developers.

7. Launch the MetaTrader 4

After the installation, the MT4 will launch automatically, and the poo-up window, as shown in the image below, will appear. Select the server corresponding to your trading account, and click “Next”.

Launch the MetaTrader 4

How to Check the Login Information

Your trading server, ID, and password will be sent to your registered email address upon completing the account opening. Please check your email. If you are unsure of your login details, please refer to the following links.

Where can I find the login information for my real account?

Where can I find the login information for my demo account?

8. Log in to Trading Account

Select “Existing trade account”. Then, enter your login details and click “Finish”.

Enter your login ID
Enter your password. While you can log in using a read-only password, trading operations will not be available in that case.
If enabled, entering your ID and password will not be required the next time.

How should trading passwords and read-only passwords be used differently?

If the login window will not appear, please right-click the “Account” on the bottom-left of the screen and select “Login to Trade Account”. Then the login window will be displayed.

9. Login Complete

Upon successful login, the quotes for each instrument and chart will start updating.In addition to built-in indicators in the MT4, our custom indicators will be also available as shown in the image below.

Detailed instructions for operating MT4 are provided in the user guide. You can check the steps not only through text but also via videos and images.

MetaTrader4/5 user guide

10. Troubleshooting

You can check whether the login was successful by looking at the status bar in the bottom-right corner. When the login is completed successfully, numbers in the format “ ~ / ~ kb” will be displayed.

If the login information is incorrect, the message “Invalid account” will appear. If there is an issue with the network connection, the message “No connection!” will be displayed. In such cases, please verify your login details and check your network environment.

For additional troubleshooting steps when you are unable to log in, please refer to the guide below:

Please refer to the following link if you can't login.

Can't login to MT4/MT5

If you have any questions regarding the installation or login process, please feel free to contact our support desk. We are committed to providing prompt and reliable assistance to ensure a smooth experience.

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