Installing MetaTrader 4 (MT4)

MetaTrader 4 (MT4) is a leading trading platform for Forex, and hosting it on a virtual server enhances trading efficiency with 24/7 uptime and low latency. This guide provides clear, step-by-step instructions to install MT4 on an AvaHost Windows VPS using Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), tailored for traders seeking reliable performance. It also highlights the benefits of using AvaHost’s VPS for MT4.

Prerequisites

  • AvaHost Windows VPS plan (e.g., VPS One or higher).

  • Minimum Requirements:

    • RAM: 1.5 GB (2 GB recommended).

    • Disk Space: 50 GB (1 GB for MT4 installation, 1 GB for usage).

  • RDP Credentials: IP address, username, and password from AvaHost.

  • Stable internet connection.

  • Basic knowledge of Windows and RDP.

Preparing for Installation

First of all, you need a virtual server from AVA Host. Users can choose a suitable plan that suits their trading needs. Next, you need to access the server via Remote Desktop (RDP). Minimum requirements for MT4 on Windows OS virtual server

  • The minimum amount of RAM is 1.5, preferably 2 for comfortable work.
  • Disk space on the server from 50 GB. Up to one Gigabyte installation and another 1 GB of memory for use.

Open an RDP session on your desktop, or use the console. Enter your IPv4 address and log in

Go to the official website https://www.metatrader4.com and select Download

Next you can find “Download MetaTrader 5 for Windows“. By choosing this option you can find the installation for yourself.

Open the successfully downloaded link on your server and start the installation. Just a couple of clicks and you will see the successful completion of the installation, something like this

You can now open the MT4 installer and use it! A successful installation looks like this