Follow this comprehensive guide to install MetaTrader 5 (MT5) and connect it to your FNmarkets trading account:
Go to https://app.fnmarkets.com/ and click Registration to create your FNmarkets account by completing the registration form. Once you’ve successfully signed up and completed the KYC verification, log in to your FNmarkets Client Dashboard using your registered email and password.
After logging in, go to 'Accounts' tab from the left panel.
Click on the '+Open Account' button.
After that a pop-up will come on the right side of your screen. From there, select if you want Live/Demo MT5 account, select your preferred account type (Standard, RAW, or Islamic), select your preferred account currency (for now only USD is available), select your preferred trading platform (for now only MT5 is available), select preferred leverage, insert any name if you want to name your trading account, and select a strong password.
If you have provided input correctly in all fields, then press the button "Open Account". Your newly created account will be visible on the dashboard, and you’ll receive an email notification on successfully creating a trading account.
Download the MetaTrader 5 (MT5) trading platform. Go to this link: https://fnmarkets.com/ and scroll down; you will see the download option for MT5. Click on your preferred option from Mobile, Mac or Windows. to start downloading the MT5 platform. Leave this tab open until the download is complete.
Once the file is downloaded, locate the setup file (typically named
mt5etup.exe) and double-click it to begin installation. Follow the on-screen prompts, accept the license agreement, and click Finish once the installation completes. MT5 will launch automatically.When MT5 opens, the Login dialog box will appear. From the server list, make sure to select FNmarkets-Live, then click Next.
When MT5 opens, the Login dialog box will appear. From the server list, make sure to select FNmarketsMU-Server, then click Next.
Now, enter your login credentials, these were sent to your email when you created your live trading account. In the section labeled Connect with an existing trade account, enter your login and password, then click Next. MT5 will verify your information and connect your trading account.
Once successfully logged in, you’ll see your account details such as your account number, balance, and active charts in the Terminal window. You are now fully connected and ready to begin placing trades.
Congratulations! You’ve successfully logged in to your MT5 trading account.