A single running copy of MetaTrader 4 (MT4) or MetaTrader 5 (MT5) connects to one trading account at a time. You can switch accounts within that platform.
To access different accounts simultaneously on the same computer, you need separate platform installations in different folders, with each running copy connected to its own account.
Switch accounts within one platform
Follow these steps to connect to another trading account:
- Open MT4 or MT5.
- Select File > Login to Trade Account.
- Enter the other trading account’s number and password.
- Select its assigned server and complete the login.
The platform will display the newly selected account. Check the account number before placing or managing trades.
Access accounts simultaneously
For simultaneous access, install a separate copy of the required platform for each account in a different installation folder.
Use MT4 for MT4 accounts and MT5 for MT5 accounts. Simply opening the same installation again does not create an independent account connection.
