Download MetaTrader 4 for Windows
macOS
Android
LinuxWindows and macOS: Full Desktop Terminal
The desktop terminal provides the complete local workspace for charts, MQL4 programs, Expert Advisors, MetaEditor, Strategy Tester, profiles, templates and terminal data files.
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Desktop, WebTerminal and mobile terminals connect MetaTrader 4 accounts across supported devices
MetaTrader 4 Terminal Types and Account Access
MetaTrader 4 can be accessed through desktop software, WebTerminal and mobile apps. Windows and macOS use local desktop installations, while iPhone, iPad and Android provide mobile access. Each terminal still requires an account login, password and matching broker server before quotes, symbols, positions and trading permissions can load.
MetaTrader 4 Desktop Terminal for Windows and macOS
The Windows and macOS packages install the MetaTrader 4 desktop terminal. Desktop includes the full chart workspace, MQL4, Expert Advisors, MetaEditor and Strategy Tester. Installation does not create a trading account; account data appears only after the terminal connects with the correct login, password and broker server.
Download MetaTrader 4 for iPhone and iPad
The iPhone and iPad app connects to an existing MetaTrader 4 account and loads quotes, charts, orders, positions and account status from the selected broker server. The mobile app does not include desktop MQL4 development, Expert Advisor runtime or Strategy Tester.
- Load quotes and symbols from the connected broker server
- Sign in with an existing account, password and server
- View charts and supported mobile technical indicators
- Submit and manage supported market and pending orders
- Review positions, account status and trading history
- Switch between available chart views and timeframes
- Access platform messages and account information
- Use supported mobile notifications
Download MetaTrader 4 for Android
MetaTrader 4 for Android connects supported phones and tablets to an existing trading account. After login, the selected broker server supplies the symbols, quotes, positions, account settings and trading permissions shown in the app.
- Load quotes, symbols and account data from the selected server
- Sign in with an existing broker account and matching server
- View charts and supported mobile technical indicators
- Manage supported orders and open positions
- Review trading history and available symbols
- Switch between available chart views and timeframes
MetaTrader 4 WebTerminal: Browser Account Access
MetaTrader 4 WebTerminal runs in a browser and connects supported accounts without installing the desktop terminal.
WebTerminal uses the account login, password and broker server to load quotes, orders, positions and account data. Browser access does not include the desktop MQL4, Expert Advisor, MetaEditor or Strategy Tester environment, and availability can depend on the connected broker.
Differences Between MetaTrader 4 Terminal Types
Desktop, WebTerminal and mobile apps connect the same type of broker account but provide different local functions. Desktop includes MQL4, Expert Advisors and Strategy Tester; WebTerminal handles browser-based account access; mobile apps focus on quotes, charts, orders, positions and account monitoring.
iOS and Android: Mobile Account Terminals
The iOS and Android apps provide mobile quotes, charts, positions, order management and account status. They do not provide the desktop MQL4 development and Strategy Tester environment.
MetaTrader 4 Installation and Terminal Setup
Windows and macOS use desktop installation packages, Android and iOS use mobile applications, and WebTerminal runs in a browser. Installation only provides the terminal; account quotes and trading data require a broker-server connection.
Install the MetaTrader 4 Desktop Terminal
Install the package that matches the desktop operating system and launch MetaTrader 4. After startup, connect an existing account with its login, password and matching broker server.
Open WebTerminal Without a Desktop Installation
WebTerminal runs in a browser and does not require a desktop package. The account still needs a valid login, password, matching broker server and web access supported by that environment.
Install the MetaTrader 4 Mobile App
Install the app for the mobile operating system, then sign in with an existing account and matching server. Once connected, the app loads the symbols, quotes, positions and account data available to that login.
How MetaTrader 4 Connects to a Broker Account
Installing MetaTrader 4 provides the trading software, not the brokerage account. A connection requires the account number, password and matching broker server. The server then supplies the symbols, prices, positions, account status and trading permissions for that login.
Account Login and Password Authenticate the User
Use the login and password assigned to the trading account. After successful authentication, the terminal can load balance, positions, pending orders, history and other data associated with that account.
The Broker Server Must Match the Account
The server name must match the account environment. A valid account number and password can still fail if the wrong broker server is selected.
Check Quotes, Symbols, Positions and Account Status
After login, confirm that Market Watch quotes, available symbols, balance, positions and history are loading. Spreads, leverage, market hours, symbols and execution conditions come from the connected broker account rather than the MT4 installer.
MetaTrader 4 Terminal and Broker Connection FAQ
Answers about desktop, WebTerminal and mobile access, Expert Advisor support, account login and the relationship between the MT4 terminal and broker servers.
Which MetaTrader 4 terminal types are available?
MetaTrader 4 provides Windows and macOS desktop terminals, Android and iOS mobile apps, and WebTerminal browser access where supported by the connected broker environment.
Which MetaTrader 4 terminal supports Expert Advisors and Strategy Tester?
The desktop terminal supports MQL4, Expert Advisors, MetaEditor and Strategy Tester. Mobile and browser terminals focus on account access, quotes, charts, orders and positions rather than desktop EA development or testing.
What is required after installing MetaTrader 4 on macOS?
After the macOS terminal is installed, connect an existing account with its login, password and matching broker server. Account data does not come from the installation package itself.
How do mobile terminals differ from the desktop terminal?
Mobile apps provide quotes, charts, positions, supported order functions and account monitoring. The desktop terminal additionally provides MQL4, Expert Advisors, MetaEditor and Strategy Tester.
Does MetaTrader 4 WebTerminal require installation?
No desktop installation is required. WebTerminal runs in a browser, but account access still depends on the login, password and broker server, and web access must be supported by that environment.
Why do I need a trading account and server after installing MetaTrader 4?
MetaTrader 4 is trading software. The broker provides the account, server, symbols, prices and execution conditions, so the terminal needs those credentials before it can load account data or submit trading requests.