The login, password and server do not match. Most often the server is wrong: pick the exact server name from your account email. Also check you are not using an MT5 account in MT4.
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Platforms FAQOctober 24, 2026
Why does MT4 say invalid account?
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- The login, password and server do not match. Most often the server is wrong: pick the exact server name from your acc...
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