MT4 Strategy Tester Guide: Backtest Any EA in 5 Minutes
Master the MT4 Strategy Tester in five minutes. Set up symbol, timeframe, modelling quality, and date range. Run backtests, read the report, and avoid the most common backtest pitfalls.
MT4 Platform Tutorials
MT4 Platform Tutorials — Master MetaTrader 4 from Install to Live Trading
MetaTrader 4 is the most-used retail forex platform on the planet, but its learning curve trips up most beginners in the first hour. This collection of step-by-step tutorials takes you from a clean computer to running expert advisors on a VPS — covering install, demo accounts, custom indicators, the Strategy Tester, mobile app, and everything in between.
Each guide is short, screenshot-driven, and focused on one specific task. Need to install a custom .ex4 indicator? Two minutes. Want to backtest an EA at 99% modelling quality? Five minutes. Setting up MT4 on iPhone with push notifications from your desktop? Eight minutes. No fluff, no padded chapters — just the exact clicks in the right order.
Whether you are opening MT4 for the first time or shipping a fully-automated trading system to a Forex VPS, work through the tutorials in order or jump to the one you need. Every step matches the latest MT4 build, every screenshot is captured from a live install, and every troubleshooting tip comes from real beginner mistakes — so you skip them.
Pair these tutorials with our free MT4 trend indicators to build a complete trading workflow on the platform that powers most of retail forex.
How to Open an MT4 Demo Account (Free, Step-by-Step)
Open a free MT4 demo account in under five minutes. Compare broker demo offers, register, fund with virtual money, and start practising real trades — no credit card required.
Best MT4 Tutorials for Beginners (2026 Roadmap from Install to First Trade)
The complete MT4 learning roadmap for beginners — install, demo account, place trades, custom indicators, EAs, mobile, VPS. 10 free tutorials in the right order plus a beginner indicator pack.
MT4 Keyboard Shortcuts Cheatsheet (Every Hotkey That Matters)
Every MT4 keyboard shortcut you need to trade faster — chart navigation, order placement, indicator hotkeys, and the 12 shortcuts every trader should know. Free PDF cheatsheet.
MT4 Multi-Account Setup: Run Multiple Accounts on One Computer
Run multiple MT4 accounts side-by-side — same broker, different brokers, live + demo combinations. Step-by-step setup using portable MT4 installs.
MT4 Templates & Profiles Guide: Save Charts in Seconds
Save MT4 chart layouts, indicator setups, and multi-chart workspaces with templates and profiles. Stop rebuilding the same setup on every new chart.
MT4 Mobile App Setup Guide (iPhone & Android, Step-by-Step)
Install MetaTrader 4 on iPhone or Android, log in to your broker, set up push notifications, and place trades from your phone. Complete setup in under 10 minutes.
How to Place a Trade on MT4 (Buy, Sell, SL/TP, Pending Orders)
Complete guide to placing buy and sell trades on MT4 — market orders, pending orders, stop loss, take profit, lot sizing, and how to modify or close positions safely.
MT4 vs MT5: Which MetaTrader Platform Should You Use?
Side-by-side comparison of MetaTrader 4 vs MetaTrader 5. Speed, asset coverage, order types, EA library, broker support, and which platform wins for retail forex traders in 2026.
How to Install MetaTrader 4 (MT4) on Windows, Mac & Mobile
Full guide to installing MetaTrader 4 on Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android. Choose the right broker download, complete setup, log in to your account, and verify the platform is working — all in under 10 minutes.
How to Install Custom Indicators on MT4 (Step-by-Step Guide)
Learn how to install custom indicators on MT4 in under two minutes. Step-by-step guide for .ex4 and .mq4 files, including how to find your Data Folder, refresh Navigator, and troubleshoot when an indicator doesn’t appear.
MT4 VPS Setup Guide: Run Your EA 24/5 in 15 Minutes
Set up a Forex VPS for MT4 in 15 minutes. Compare paid and broker-free VPS options, install MT4 on the server, transfer your EA, and run trades 24/5 even when your laptop is off.