One workspace for charts, orders and market analysis.
MetaTrader 5 brings market prices, charting tools, order controls and account activity together. Learn where the essential tools live before placing your first practice order.
The tools that matter, explained clearly.
Explore the key MT5 functions without overwhelming yourself with every menu and indicator.
21 timeframes
On the desktop terminal, examine different time horizons with candlestick, bar and line charts.
Indicators and drawing tools
Use built-in technical indicators, including moving averages and RSI, alongside chart annotations.
Market and pending orders
Understand order entry, pending orders and the difference between an order and an open position.
Stop loss and take profit
Set and review protective levels. They help structure a trade but do not guarantee the final exit price.
Positions and history
Review open positions, account figures, order history and activity through the platform’s Toolbox.
Platform choices
Use MT5 on desktop, supported mobile devices or through a web browser, depending on available access.
Four areas to get familiar with.
The desktop platform organizes common tasks into distinct working areas.
Follow instruments
View symbols, quoted prices and available instruments in one place.
Read price movement
Switch between chart formats, timeframes and analytical tools.
Find your accounts and tools
Access accounts, indicators and other terminal functions.
Review your activity
See positions, orders, history and account-related information.
Work from desktop, web or mobile.
Choose a platform format that fits how you study and manage the market.
Windows and macOS
Work with multiple charts, timeframes and the full desktop toolset.
MT5 WebTerminal
Explore the platform through a compatible browser, without installing desktop software.
iOS and Android
Check charts and manage positions from a supported smartphone or tablet.
Downloads are provided through the official MetaTrader 5 website. You will still need the correct TradingRoad account credentials and server details to connect. Availability and device compatibility may vary.
Get connected in three clear steps.
Use the credentials assigned to your TradingRoad demo or live account.
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Get your account details
Use your TradingRoad client portal to find the account number, password and server information for your demo or live account.
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Install or launch MT5
Download a compatible version of MetaTrader 5, or explore the web terminal. Choose the device you prefer.
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Connect to the correct server
Choose login to an existing trade account, enter the supplied details and select the exact server provided for your account.
The server name is account-specific and has not been confirmed for public display. Always use the name shown with your TradingRoad credentials rather than choosing an unrelated server.
A simple way to start exploring MT5.
A first practice session is about understanding the controls. Use this checklist to get comfortable with the interface before considering a live trade.
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Open Market WatchFind the instrument you want to study and examine its Bid and Ask prices.
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Choose a chart and timeframeCompare a short timeframe with a longer one and note how the picture changes.
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Inspect the order ticketExplore trade volume, order types and where stop-loss or take-profit settings appear.
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Practise with virtual fundsUse a demo account to place and close a practice order, then review the result.
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Review the historyLook at what happened in the account history and write down questions for your next session.
Know before you connect.
A few practical answers about MT5, account access and platform tools.
Is MetaTrader 5 free to download?
Yes. MetaTrader 5 is available as a free platform download. Trading-account terms and trading costs are separate from the software itself.
Can I use MT5 on a phone or in a browser?
MetaTrader 5 offers mobile apps for iOS and Android and a WebTerminal. Specific connectivity and available account functions depend on the broker and server.
How do I log in to my TradingRoad account?
Open MT5, choose the option to log in to an existing trading account and enter the account number, password and exact server details provided in your TradingRoad client portal.
Which TradingRoad server should I select?
Use the precise server name supplied with your account details. The server name is not yet confirmed for public display on this page, so it has not been invented here.
Does MT5 support automated trading?
The desktop platform supports algorithmic trading features. Whether any particular functionality is enabled for your account depends on the applicable TradingRoad conditions.
Can I learn MT5 before funding a live account?
Yes. Start with the TradingRoad demo account to practise chart navigation, orders and account tools using virtual funds. Demo results do not predict live trading outcomes.
Discover MT5 at your own pace.
Get familiar with charts, orders and account tools using virtual funds in a TradingRoad demo account.