Choose MetaTrader 4 for Windows, macOS, Android, iPhone or iPad. Desktop terminals provide the full environment for chart analysis, order execution, account management and Expert Advisors, while mobile apps support real-time quotes, technical analysis and trade management away from the desktop. WebTerminal adds direct browser access without local installation.
Desktop and mobile editions connect to the same broker-based trading environment, but each version is designed around a different device, analysis depth and trading workflow.
Windows
Windows provides the complete MT4 desktop environment with live quotes, multi-timeframe charts, technical indicators, order execution, account management, trading history, scripts and Expert Advisors.
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macOS
macOS provides desktop access to MT4 with live quotes, chart analysis, technical indicators, order execution, account management and trading history for connected trading accounts.
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Android
Android provides mobile trading with real-time quotes, 3 chart types, 9 timeframes, 30 technical indicators, 24 analytical objects, order execution, account management and trading history.
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iOS
iPhone and iPad provide mobile trading with real-time quotes, interactive charts, 9 timeframes, 30 technical indicators, 24 analytical objects, order execution and account management.
Download for iOSThe desktop terminal is the most complete MT4 environment for technical analysis, trade execution and automated trading. Traders can work with live quotes, multiple charts, indicators and analytical objects, manage market and pending orders, review account activity and trading history, and run scripts or Expert Advisors. Account access still depends on valid login credentials and the correct broker server.
MetaTrader 4 for iPhone and iPad brings market quotes, interactive charts, technical analysis and trading operations to iOS devices. Traders can connect an existing account, monitor open positions, review trading history and manage supported orders from a phone or tablet.
MetaTrader 4 for Android combines mobile trading and technical analysis on smartphones and tablets. The app supports real-time quotes, interactive charts, technical indicators, analytical objects, trade execution, account monitoring and trading history through a connected broker account.
MetaTrader 4 WebTerminal provides direct browser access to a trading account without installing the desktop terminal.
The web platform supports real-time quotes, 9 timeframes, 30 technical indicators, graphical objects, trading operations and account history across major desktop operating systems. A valid trading account, broker server and internet connection are still required, while available instruments and execution conditions remain account-specific.
Each MT4 access method emphasizes a different part of trading. Desktop offers the full charting and Expert Advisor environment, mobile apps combine technical analysis with trade management, and WebTerminal provides browser-based access when installing software is not practical.
Desktop is the primary choice for multi-chart analysis, indicator layouts, order management, scripts, MQL4 applications and Expert Advisors, especially when the terminal needs to remain active for extended trading sessions.
Android and iOS apps are designed for real-time quotes, interactive charts, technical indicators, orders, positions and account history when access to the desktop terminal is unavailable.
MT4 uses different installation methods across desktop and mobile systems. Windows and macOS use desktop packages, Android and iOS use mobile applications, while WebTerminal runs directly in a browser. Choosing the matching version helps avoid incompatible files and incomplete installation attempts.
Use the installation package that matches the current desktop operating system. Desktop terminals provide the broadest MT4 feature set and are the main environment for scripts and Expert Advisor operation.
Use WebTerminal when software installation is unavailable or unnecessary. Browser access still requires a valid trading account, the correct server and a stable internet connection.
Use the mobile version that matches the device operating system. Android and iOS both support quotes, charts, technical analysis, trading operations and account monitoring.
Installing MT4 provides the trading terminal, but live account access requires valid broker credentials. The account number, password and server must belong to the same trading environment before the platform can load account data, available instruments and live pricing.
Use the account number and password issued for the trading account. Once authenticated, MT4 can load positions, account values and trading history associated with that account.
The server must match the trading account. Choosing a different server can prevent login or stop quotes, symbols and account information from loading correctly even when the account credentials are valid.
Tradable symbols, spreads, leverage, market hours and execution permissions are supplied through the connected account and broker server rather than the MT4 installation package itself.
Answers to common questions about MT4 versions, desktop and mobile installation, WebTerminal, trading account login, broker servers and Expert Advisor support.
MetaTrader 4 is available for Windows, macOS, Android, iPhone and iPad, with WebTerminal providing browser-based access. Each version is designed for a different device and trading workflow.
The Windows desktop terminal provides the full MQL4, script, Expert Advisor and Strategy Tester environment required to develop, run and monitor automated trading programs. Mobile apps focus on trading and account access rather than EA execution.
Yes. A macOS download option is available for Mac devices. After installation, users still need a valid trading account, password and matching broker server to access live account data and trading functions.
The mobile apps provide real-time quotes, interactive charts, 9 timeframes, 30 technical indicators, 24 analytical objects, trading orders, account monitoring and trading history on smartphones and tablets.
No desktop installation is required. WebTerminal runs in a browser and supports real-time quotes, charts, technical indicators, graphical objects, trading operations and account history through a connected trading account.
MT4 is trading software rather than a brokerage account. The platform needs valid account credentials and the matching server to receive live quotes, available symbols, positions and order permissions from the connected trading service.