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How do I log in to the MT5 Platform (PC)?

Updated over a week ago

TL;DR: To log into MT5 on your computer, install the platform, open it, and enter your trading account’s login ID, password, and the correct server name. Make sure your internet connection is stable and you’ve selected the right server to access your trading account successfully.

How do I log into MT5 on my computer?

Managing your trades on the MT5 desktop platform is simple and efficient. You can download the application from the official MetaQuotes website or from the Tools section of our website. Follow this step-by-step guide to log into your FundedNext trading account on the MetaTrader 5 (MT5) PC application. 

Step 1 of MT5 Login Process via desktop computer
  • After downloading the application’s setup.exe file, open the file to start the installation process.

  1. Click on Next to proceed with the installation process.

  2. Accept the End-User License Agreement and click on Next.

Step 1.1 of MT5 Login Process via desktop computer
  • Wait for the installation to complete.

Step 2 of MT5 Login Process via desktop computer
  • Once the installation is complete, you will see an interface similar to the one in the image above.

Step 3 of MT5 Login Process via desktop computer
  • To log into your trading account, navigate to the File section in the menu at the top left corner of the window.

  • From there, select "Open an Account" to proceed with the login process.

Step 4 of MT5 Login Process via desktop computer
  • Once you select the “Open an Account” option, a small window will pop up with the option to search for the company or broker that is associated with your account.

  • In the search bar, type “FundedNext” and click on “Find your company.”

  • Once the search is complete, select “FundedNext” from the list and click on Next.

Step 5 of MT5 Login Process via desktop computer
  • On the next screen, you will see three options:

  1. Open a demo account

  2. Open a real account

  3. Connect with an existing trade account

  • Select "Connect with an Existing Trade Account" and enter your login credentials.

  • Below that, a drop-down menu will appear where you need to choose the correct server for your account. Here is a breakdown of all the available FundedNext servers on MT5:

  1. FundedNext-Server and FundedNext-Server 2: These servers are designated for our paid account plans. If you are logging into a paid account, you must select one of these servers. If you're unsure which server your account is linked to, check the email you received containing your login credentials or visit the Account’s Dashboard on our website.

  2. FundedNext-Server 3: This server is specifically for logging into your Free Monthly Competition Account.

  3. FundedNext-Server 3: If you want to access your Free Trial Account with us, you need to select this server.

  • After selecting the correct server, click on Finish, and you will be logged into the account with full access!

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