CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. The vast majority of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
Download MetaTrader 4
You can access MetaTrader 4 with your FXCM username and password, or with your demo account.
You can now trade Trade on the go with the New MT4 Web Platform. Launch MT4 WEB
Install MetaTrader 4
Internet Explorer
When the download is complete, a window appears asking you to run or save the file.
Click "Run" and follow the prompts on the screen.
Google Chrome
Locate the download in the bottom left-hand corner of the page.
Right-click/double-click on "MT4Install.EXE" to open the install wizard.
Follow the instructions to complete the install.
Mozilla Firefox
Access the download by clicking on the green, downward arrow in the top right-hand corner.
Right-click/double click on "MT4Install.EXE" to open the install wizard.
Follow the instructions to complete the install.
Uninstalling MetaTrader 4
If you need to uninstall MetaTrader 4, the procedure is uniform and basic:
Click "Start" then "Control Panel."
Select "Add or Remove Programs" or "Uninstall a Program."
Right-click on "FXCM MetaTrader 4."
Confirm uninstall by clicking "Yes."
Click "Finish."
DOWNLOAD REQUIREMENTS
Minimum requirements
Recommended requirements
MT4
Operating System
Windows 7 service pack 2
Windows Server 2016 Standard x64
CPU
2GHz or more
Intel Xeon E3, E5 series quad-core or higher
RAM
1GB or more
No less than 16GB
HDD
80GB or more
RAID-1 array with two 480GB SSDs for the trade server and the history server, RAID-1 array with 2 x 1 TB SATA for backup servers
Monitor Resolution
1024 x 768 or more
1280 x 800 or more
Network
100 Mbit/s Ethernet connection with 10 Mbit/s bandwidth or higher.
100 Mbit/s Ethernet connection with 50 Mbit/s bandwidth or higher.
Disclosure
MT4: Accounts on the MetaTrader 4 platform have maximum account equity restrictions. Contact FXCM for details.
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