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MetaTrader 4 - Switching between different accounts
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You can trade on different accounts at the same broker with only one MT4 installation on your computer: |
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To add a new account to MetaTrader:
For example: You want to add a live trading account.
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Click on File on the Menu
Select Login
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A Pop-up window will appear.
Complete the Account Number in the Login block and add the Password.
Click on Login. |
The new account details are now added and will be visible in the Navigator Window in the Accounts Section.
If you have more than one account, e.g. a live account and a demo account, you can switch between the accounts by following these steps:
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Look for the Navigator window.
It will be on the left-side of the screen.
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If the Navigator Window is not visible, you can make it visible in one of the following ways:
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1. Select the icon with the Yellow Star.
It is the fifth icon from the left. |
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2. Select View and Navigator
3. Shortcut:
Press Ctrl and N at the same time. |
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You will now be able to see the Account section in the Navigator Window:
The live trading accounts are indicated by a Yellow icon.
The demo trading accounts are indicated by a Green icon.
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Double click on any icon to open that particular account. |
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A Pop-up window will appear.
Click on Login. |
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You can also change between accounts in this window by selecting the down arrow on the Login box.
Click on Login. |
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