Choose browser trading, Exness Trade, MetaTrader 4 or MetaTrader 5 based on your account platform, device and trading workflow. MT4 and MT5 accounts use separate platform credentials.
Platform choice depends on more than the device. Match the terminal to your MT4 or MT5 account and to the features you need.
Trade from a browser without installing a desktop client. Exness provides browser-based access through its web trading environments.
Exness Trade combines MT5 trading with account management, deposits, withdrawals, charts and alerts on iOS and Android.
Desktop MetaTrader provides the full environment for charting, indicators, Expert Advisors, MetaEditor and strategy testing.
Compare access method, trading functions, account management and automation before choosing a terminal.
| Feature | Web trading | Exness Trade / mobile | MT4 / MT5 desktop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access | Browser | Mobile app | Installed client |
| Quotes and orders | Supported | Supported | Supported |
| Charting | Browser charting | Mobile charting | Full desktop environment |
| EA / automated trading | No desktop EAs | No desktop EAs | Supported |
| Account and payments | Via Exness account tools | Built into Exness Trade | Via Personal Area |
| Account compatibility | Depends on web terminal | Exness Trade: MT5 only | MT4 and MT5 separately |
Confirm the account platform first, then install or open the matching trading environment.
Check whether the trading account was created for MT4 or MT5, together with its trading login and server details.
Use web trading, Exness Trade, MT4 or MT5 according to the account platform, device and required features.
Enter the trading credentials for that platform. MT4 credentials cannot be used to access MT5, and MT5 credentials cannot be used on MT4.
Use the available Exness or MetaTrader download routes and confirm current operating-system and app-store availability before installing.
Use a current mainstream browser and a stable internet connection. Browser performance and supported features can vary by device and terminal.
Exness Trade is available for supported iOS and Android devices and is built around Exness MT5 accounts. Regional and app-store availability can vary.
Install MT4 or MT5 according to the account platform. Desktop is the appropriate environment for Expert Advisors, MetaEditor and strategy testing.
Use the available MT4 or MT5 installer for macOS, or choose browser trading when a local desktop installation is not required.
Browser access, Exness Trade, MT4 / MT5 compatibility and login troubleshooting.
No. MetaTrader WebTerminal and Exness browser trading can be accessed without a desktop installation. Browser terminals cover core trading functions, while desktop Expert Advisors, MetaEditor and Strategy Tester remain desktop workflows.
Choose the platform that matches the trading account first. MT4 accounts use MT4 and MT5 accounts use MT5. Existing Expert Advisors, indicators and scripts should also be checked for MQL4 or MQL5 compatibility.
No. In-app trading in Exness Trade is available for Exness MT5 accounts only. MT4 account holders are directed to use a compatible MetaTrader 4 mobile app for trading.
Verify the trading account platform, login, password and server name before checking the network connection. MT4 and MT5 credentials are platform-specific and cannot be used interchangeably.
Select web trading, Exness Trade, MT4 or MT5 based on account compatibility, device and trading workflow.
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