Five steps from registration to your first mirrored trade. Have your ID and a recent proof-of-address document ready before you start — it’s the fastest way through verification.
MetaTrader 5 is a trading platform, not a broker — you don't open an account inside MT5 itself. Sign up directly on the broker's website and choose your account type (e.g. Standard, Raw Spread) and leverage. This is also where you'll pick your base currency.
Regulated brokers are legally required to verify who you are before you can trade live. You'll need two documents ready:
Upload clear, full-page photos. Blurry or cropped documents are the most common reason verification gets delayed.
Once your application is submitted, download the platform from your broker's site — not the generic MetaTrader website — since it comes pre-configured with the broker's server details.
Deposits are made through your broker's client portal, not inside the MT5 app itself. Log in to the portal with your client credentials (these are different from your MT5 login) and go to the Deposit or Funding section.
With a funded, verified account, return to the Copy Trading section of the client portal and connect your account to a signal provider. Choose your risk tier and allocation — trades will start mirroring automatically from that point on.
Registration takes about 10 minutes. Have your ID and proof of address ready before you start.
Start applicationMost brokers review KYC documents within one to two business days. If a document is rejected, you'll get an email explaining why — usually a clarity or expiry issue — and can re-upload without starting over.
Yes. Most brokers let you open a demo account with virtual funds directly from the MT5 interface, so you can get familiar with the platform before depositing real money.
No — your MT5 trading login and your broker's client portal login are separate credentials. You'll use the portal for deposits, withdrawals, and copy trading settings, and MT5 itself for charts and trade execution.
Trading CFDs and leveraged products carries a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.