MetaTrader 5 (MT5) is a trading platform developed by MetaQuotes Software. While many users are familiar with basic trading on MT5, exploring its advanced features and settings can enhance your trading experience. Note that some options may not be available on the mobile version of MT5.
Below is an overview of essential features and settings found in the platform’s menu tabs:
Settings Overview
MT5 offers numerous settings for customization. Here are the most important ones:
File
• Login to Trade Account: Sign in using your trading account credentials.
• New Chart: Open a new chart for the selected financial instrument.
View
This menu is used to display or hide windows and change the platform's display language.
• To Change the Language:
1. Click View > Languages.
2. Select a language from the list.
• To Show/Hide Windows:
1. Click View.
2. Select the desired window from the menu.
3. Alternatively, use the shortcut keys displayed in the menu.
Insert
Customize active charts by adding:
• Indicators
• Objects
• Expert Advisors (EAs)
• Scripts
Charts
Customize how your charts are displayed:
• Choose from Bar Chart, Candlesticks, or Line Chart.
• Access extensive template options by clicking Properties to personalize your charts.
• Many of these settings are also available as toolbar buttons above the chart.
Tools
This menu provides access to critical platform settings:
• Enable Push Notifications: Go to Notifications and click Enable push notifications.
• Enable Expert Advisors: Go to Expert Advisors and click Allow Algorithmic Trading.
• Enable One-Click Trading:
1. Go to Trade and click One-Click Trading.
2. Accept the terms and conditions.
• Enable Technical News: Go to Server and click Enable News.
• Events: Customize notifications for specific platform activities.
Window
Manage and organize chart windows:
• Open multiple chart windows simultaneously.
• Use this menu to sort and arrange them efficiently.
Help
Access helpful resources, guides, and platform details:
• Help Topics: Learn about specific functions of MT5.
• About: View information about FNmarkets and the current application build/version (useful for troubleshooting).