MT4 / MT5: download and setup
Download, install, log in and set up, step by step.
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- 1How to Trade Gold on MT4: Step-by-StepStep-by-step guide to trading gold on MT4. From installation to placing your first gold trade with proper risk management.8 min
- 2MT4 vs MT5 for Gold TradingCompare MT4 and MT5 for gold trading. Which platform is better for XAUUSD? Feature comparison, pros and cons.6 min
- 3Best Mobile Gold Trading AppsThe best mobile apps for trading gold on the go. Compare MT4, MT5, and broker-specific mobile platforms for XAUUSD trading.5 min
- 4XAUUSD Not Showing in MT4? How to Find Gold in Market WatchIf XAUUSD is missing in MT4, it is usually hidden in Market Watch or named differently (GOLD, XAUUSD.m). Right-click Market Watch, choose Symbols, search and show it.4 min
- 5MT4 "Invalid Account" Error: Causes and FixesMT4 shows "Invalid account" when the login, password or server does not match. Check the server name first, then the password type, then whether a demo account has expired.4 min
- 6How to Install an EA in MT4 (Step by Step)Copy the .ex4 file into MQL4/Experts via File → Open Data Folder, refresh the Navigator, drag the EA onto a chart and turn on AutoTrading. Includes WebRequest settings for cloud EAs.5 min
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- How I Set Up My Gold Trading Charts: A Step-by-Step GuideClean charts, one indicator, and a repeatable process. Here's exactly how I set up my MT4 for gold trading — Daily chart, 4-hour chart, Fibonacci setup, and position sizing formula.Jul 19, 2026
- Gold Trading Tools I Actually Use: My Complete Setup After 10 YearsAfter 10 years in the market, here's the complete trading setup I use every day — hardware, software, notebook system, and the execution rules that keep me disciplined.Jul 14, 2026
- Gold Position Sizing on MT4: How to Calculate Lot Size for XAUUSDI once saw a trader lose $8,000 on a single gold trade because he did not understand lot sizes. Here is my exact formula for calculating position size on XAUUSD — and why small is beautiful.Jul 10, 2026
- Gold Swap Rates Explained: What Every MT4 Trader Should Know About Overnight CostsI once made $2,400 on a gold trade and lost $800 to swap charges. Here is exactly how swap rates work on MT4, how to check them, and how to avoid my mistake.Jul 10, 2026
- Why I Don't Use a Single Indicator on MT4 (And What I Do Instead)After testing 5,000+ indicators and deleting every single one, here is how I trade gold on MT4 with nothing but price, a Fibonacci line, and a decade of screen time.Jul 7, 2026
- 5 MT4 Settings Every Gold Trader Should Change Right NowFive MT4 settings changes that cost nothing, take five minutes, and have shaped every gold trade I have taken. No fluff — just what I actually use.Jul 7, 2026
- MT4 vs MT5 for Gold Trading: My Honest Take After Testing BothI have traded gold on both platforms since 2019. Here is my honest, no-fluff comparison of MT4 vs MT5 — and which one I actually use every day.Jul 7, 2026
- Why I Still Use MT4 After 10 Years of Trading GoldAfter 10 years and 5,000+ indicators deleted, I still open MT4 every single day. Here is why the oldest platform in trading is still the one I trust.Jul 7, 2026