Installing MetaTrader 4/5 on a Zomro server

Updated version of the article “How to install your MT terminal…” on a server with administrator access (Forex VPS from Zomro). Full RDP admin access is available, and you can install any software.

For whom this instruction is intended

• Traders and quant developers who run MT4/MT5 (as well as cTrader and auxiliary utilities) on a Forex VPS from Zomro.

• Users migrating from providers with limited access rights (legacy Forex VPS) who want to configure the terminal “just like on their PC,” but with server-grade reliability.

Connecting to the server (RDP)

• On your local PC, open “Remote Desktop Connection” (mstsc), enter the Zomro VPS IP and the Administrator login.

• Recommended RDP settings:

  • Local resources: printers/clipboard — optional.
  • Experience: disable “Window animation” and “Visual styles” if performance is a priority.

Initial setup of Windows Server

Power

• Control Panel → Power Options → High Performance
• Sleep and hibernation — disable. Display — “Never”

Time and Time Zone

• Check the time zone and enable automatic time synchronization (w32time). Accuracy is critical for scalping/arbitrage.

Windows Updates

• Install updates, then switch to manual maintenance window mode (scheduled outside trading hours).
• Disable automatic restarts during trading time (Group Policy → “Do not automatically restart…”).

Components and Libraries

• Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable (x86 and x64, 2010–2022)
• .NET Framework (for utilities/panels)
• WebView2 (relevant for parts of the MT5 interface and third-party panels)

Installing a browser and downloading MT4/MT5

1. Install your preferred browser (Chrome/Firefox/Edge).

2. Go to your broker’s website (the broker’s distribution is recommended — it already includes server addresses and symbols).

3. Download the MT4 or MT5 installer.

4. Run the installation as administrator.

Alternative: download the “clean” MT4/MT5 (MetaQuotes) and manually add your broker’s trading servers during the first launch

Installation mode: “for all users” or portable

Option A — standard installation (recommended)

• Installer → “For all users” (if available) → default path
• This simplifies maintenance and auto-start

Option B — portable mode

• Install the terminal into a folder, e.g.: D:\Trading\MT5_BrokerX
• Create a shortcut to terminal.exe /portable (data is stored next to the exe)
• Pros: full control, clean transfers, cleanup/backup with a single folder

Data folder and user files

Open the terminal → File → Open Data Folder. It’s important to transfer/create:

• MQL4/MQL5 → Experts, Indicators, Libraries, Include (your bots, indicators, DLLs)
• templates (*.tpl), profiles (window layouts), config (settings), tester (tester’s working folder), history

If migrating from an old VPS — copy the corresponding folders. Close the terminal during the transfer.

Default paths:

C:\Users\Administrator\AppData\Roaming\MetaQuotes\Terminal\<HEX_ID> или для portable: D:\Trading\MT5_BrokerX\MQL5 и т.д.

Первая авторизация и базовые проверки

• Open the terminal, enter your account login/password, and select your broker’s server.

  Check:

  • Journal — any network/authentication errors
  • Navigator — whether experts/indicators are visible and MQ4/MQ5 compile correctly
  • Templates and profiles — everything restored as in your working environment
  • Server ping — the lower, the better execution

Autostart and fault tolerance

Task Scheduler

• Create a task “At logon” or “At system startup,” action — launch terminal.exe (or multiple instances with different data folders)
• Options: “Run with highest privileges,” “Repeat on failure every 1 min”

Alternative: NSSM / Windows Service

• With NSSM (Non-Sucking Service Manager), you can run the terminal as a Windows service.
• Suitable for advanced users — allows background operation, auto-restart, and no dependency on user login.

Monitoring

• Enable logging of trading events
• Use watch scripts to trigger restarts on specific events
• Set up external alerts (e-mail/Telegram) for errors or disconnections

   

Performance optimization

• Do not overload your VPS: follow the recommended number of simultaneously running terminals according to your Forex VPS 1…4 plan (NL/PL).

• RDP graphics: disable font smoothing/animation if not needed.

• Disk: logs and tester folders can grow quickly — clean up logs and tester periodically.

Security
 

• RDP: enable NLA, use a strong password, optionally change the RDP port, and restrict access by IP (whitelists in the firewall).

• Accounts: keep the admin account private, create a separate limited user for daily tasks.

• Antivirus/Defender: add exclusions for MT4/MT5 working folders (only if risks are understood), regularly scan downloaded EAs/DLLs.

• 2FA: enable two-factor authentication in broker personal accounts.

Backup and recovery

• Make regular backups of the data folder (or the entire portable folder).

• 3‑2‑1 scheme: 3 copies, 2 different media, 1 — off-server.

• For quick backup, a ZIP archive is sufficient MQL4/MQL5, templates, profiles, config.

FAQ

Can I run multiple terminals on one VPS?

• Yes, but follow your plan’s recommendations. If the number of robots/symbols grows, upgrade to a higher plan.

Is there a reason to install a “clean” MT5 instead of a broker version?

• Yes, if you work with multiple brokers and want a unified binary. But broker builds simplify server connection.

How to speed up quote/chart loading?

• Limit the number of open symbols/timeframes, clean history, use an NVMe disk — Zomro advantage.

Should I disable automatic Windows updates?

• No. Update outside trading hours on a schedule.

Summary

On a Zomro server with administrator rights, installing MT4/MT5 is just as straightforward as on a local PC: download the installer, install (or unpack the portable version), transfer user folders, configure autostart and security. Following the plan recommendations (Forex VPS 1…4 in NL/PL) and basic Windows settings ensures stable robot operation with minimal latency and no “surprises.”