MetaTrader 4

Learn How To Use MT5

Desktop
Mac

Learn How to Use
MetaTrader 5 (MT5) on Desktop

STEP 01

Open a TMGM MT5 Trading Account

1
Head to MT5 Download page.
2
Click on 'Download MT5 for Desktop’.
3
Click 'Sign Up' and fill in your details.
4
Login into your account.
STEP 02

Setting Up MetaTrader 5 (MT5) on Desktop

1
Access the TMGM website using your desktop browser.
2
Navigate to the 'Platforms' section, then choose 'MetaTrader 5'.
3
Click the 'Download' button to start the download process.
4
Once the download is complete, locate the file in your downloads folder and double-click on it to begin the installation process.
5
Adhere to the on-screen instructions to complete the installation on MT5 on Your Desktop.
STEP 03

Log into Your Trading Account

1
Open MetaTrader 5 on your Desktop
2
Navigate to 'File' on the top left corner, then click 'Login'
3
Enter your TMGM trading account credentials (Account Number & Password) and ensure that you select the appropriate server (TradeMaxGlobal-Demo or TradeMax-Live), depending on your account type.
STEP 04

Deposit/Withdraw Funds

1
Locate the ‘Withdrawal’ or ‘Withdraw Funds’ section. This can typically be found in the same area as the deposit options in the 'Navigator' or ‘Terminal’ window.
2
Select the MT5 account that is supposed to either receive the deposit or perform the withdrawal process.
3
Enter the deposit/withdrawal details such as amount of deposit, card details or e-wallet account information etc.
4
Review and confirm that the deposit/withdrawal amount and payment method is correct.
5
Click the ‘Authorize’ or ‘Confirm’ button to initiate the deposit/withdrawal.
6
Wait for the confirmation message indicating that your deposit/withdrawal request has been received and is being processed.
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Once the deposit/withdrawal is successfully processed, log into the MT5 account and verify that the amount in the trading account has been updated.
STEP 05

Navigating the MT5 Interface

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Market Watch: Locate the Market Watch window to view real-time quotes for different trading instruments. Right-click within this window to customize the list of instruments you want to monitor
2
Navigator: The 'Navigator' panel provides quick access to your accounts, indicators, and 'Expert Advisors'. Expand or collapse categories as needed.
3
Terminal: The 'Terminal' panel displays your account information, including balance, equity, and margin. It also shows your open trades and order history.
STEP 06

Setting Up Alerts & Notifications

1
Navigate to the 'Alerts' Tab.
2
Create a new 'Alert'.
3
Configure the settings of the 'Alert' based on the respective 'Symbol', 'Price/Value' & 'Action'.
4
Set parameters for the 'Alert'.
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Give the 'Alert' a name.
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Save the 'Alert' once all the configurations have been done.
7
Activate the 'Alert'.
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Monitor the 'Alert' frequently as it will trigger when the specified condition(s) is/are met in the market.
STEP 07

Placing Trades on MT5

1
Click an instrument in the 'Market Watch' section or select it from the ‘Charts’ menu.
2
Right-click on the chart and select ‘Trading’ or use the ‘New Order’ button in the toolbar. This will open the 'Order Window'.
3
In the 'Order Window', choose the type of order you want to place.
4
Specify the volume or trade size for your order.
5
Set a ‘Stop Loss’ or ‘Take Profit’ level for the pending order.
6
Review the order details in the ‘New Order’ window.
7
Click ‘Buy’ or ‘Sell’ to confirm and place the order.

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