FAQ

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MT4 FAQ

What is MT4

MetaTrader 4, also known as MT4, is an electronic trading platform widely used by online retail foreign exchange speculative traders. It was developed by MetaQuotes Software and released in 2005. The software is licensed to foreign exchange brokers who provide the software to their clients.


  • Forex
  • CFD
  • Cryptos
  • Futures Markets
What platforms can I trade Forex on with Macro Markets?
Under MACRO MARKETS’s partnership with MetaQuotes, MACRO MARKETS offers Forex, Commodities, Indices and Share CFDs on the industry-leading MetaTrader 4 platforms.
How do I change my MT4 password?
To change your MT4 password, log in to your client portal, go to “Manage Accounts”, select “Change” on the trading account you wish to change, enter and confirm your new password, and save changes.
Can I access my Macro Markets trading account on my mobile phone?
MACRO MARKETS offers its traders the official MT4 mobile applications, allowing you to trade anywhere, anytime. These applications are available across all mobile platforms. To access the MT4 mobile platforms, log into your client portal and select “MT4 download” and choose the correct app for your device. Once the application is downloaded and opened, follow the steps below: 1. Go to ‘Settings’. 2. Click on 'Manage Accounts' or 'Settings'. 3. Then click on the small plus sign or select 'New Account'. 4. Then select 'Log in to an existing account'. 5. Search for the broker name 6. Select the server your account was set up on 7. Enter your login credentials and password 8. Click on 'Sign In'
Where do I get my log in details for my MT4 account?
Your MetaTrader 4 login information, including your account number, password, and MACRO MARKETS server were emailed to you when you opened your trading account.
How do I log in to my MT4 trading account?
In order for you to log in to your MT4 trading account, you will need your account number and password. These details were sent to you when you first opened your account. Select 'File' then 'Log in to Trade Account'. A login box will then appear in which you will be able to enter your account number, password and select the relevant server. When typing your password, you should ensure that it is entered correctly. If you are copying and pasting, make sure not to copy any extra spaces over. You should also ensure that you select the server name mentioned in the email containing your login details. If you cannot see the server in the drop-down list, simply rescan the servers on your platform and select the correct server to ‘Login’. You will see your connection status update in the bottom right-hand corner of the platform. If the connection’s status shows ‘invalid account’, make sure your password was entered correctly. If it shows ‘no connection’, double-check that the server address was entered correctly.
What do I do if I see the message ‘trade context is busy’?
When trading using MetaTrader 4 (MT4) platform and the ‘Trade Context is Busy’ message appears, it generally means that the platform is trying to process two (or multiple) orders at the same time. To resolve this issue, simply close and reload your MT4 trading platform.