MT4 Video Tutorials

Browse our step-by-step instructional videos and learn how to use the MetaTrader 4 trading platform.

MT4 Video Tutorials for Beginners

List of video tutorials:

How to install MetaTrader 4
Manage open trades in the MT4 terminal
Basic functions of MT4
MetaTrader 4 Navigator
Place a trade in MetaTrader 4
Types of orders in MT4
How to use Market Watch
Loading charts to MetaTrader
Backtesting with Axi MetaTrader

Manage open trades in the MT4 terminal

Display the terminal

Understand the information contained within the trade tab

Close an open position from within the trade tab

Modify or delete a stop-loss and take profit from the trade tab

Access the account history tab

Generate a report on your trading to monitor your progress

Basic functions of MT4

An overview of the short-cut keys

How to open a chart

Selecting different windows

Opening the new order window

The expert advisor tab

How to change chart type

How to zoom in and out on charts

Using auto scroll and chart shift

Selecting different chart time-frames

Loading charts to MetaTrader

MetaTrader contains highly configurable Forex pricing charts.

Add or remove the grid

Select different chart types including bar, line, or candle

Change the appearance of the charts

Create a chart template

Load a chart template

Move between charts

View multiple charts in different ways

Backtesting with Axi MetaTrader

Test the historical performance of an Expert Advisor, including profit factor, maximum drawdown and win loss ratios.

Initiate the strategy tester

Configuring the backtest settings

Optimizing parameters of the position

Run the backtest

View a backtest report

Display entries and exits on the chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I download the MT4 platform?

When you complete a Live or Demo application and create an account, you will be sent a link to download the platform on your preferred computer or device.

If you have an existing Live account and need to download, update or reinstall the MetaTrader 4 platform, the latest version is available in the Client Portal. Once you've logged in, select ‘Download MT4’ from the main menu. You can also Contact Axi via phone, email or live chat to request a download link.

What should I do if MT4 cannot connect?

If your MT4 platform has no connection, please check through the following list of troubleshooting tips to try and eliminate common problems:

No internet: Please check your wifi is connected or network cable is plugged in.
Your proxy server or local network connection may be blocked. If this is the case, you will need to ask your System Administrator for the proxy server address and the port used to connect the internet. once you have this information, enter it into MetaTrader:

Go to the "Tools" menu and select "Options" > "Server". Check "Enable proxy server" and click "Proxy..."
Enter the proxy server address and port, followed by your MetaTrader login and password.

Your computer has a firewall program or antivirus software blocking the port. This may need to be disabled in order to continue.
You have an outdated version of the MT4 platform. To see what version you are using, go to the “Help” menu and select “About”. Updated versions of MT4 can be downloaded from the Axi Client Portal and the Axi website. Our Client Experience team can also send you direct download links via email or Live Chat.

What platforms does Axi offer?

Axi offers free download and installation of the leading MetaTrader 4 (MT4) trading platform across most major devices and operating systems including Windows, Mac, iPhone/iPad, and Android, as well as the browser-based WebTrader platform.

Visit our Trading Platforms page for more information on our retail platforms.

What Build or Version of MetaTrader 4 do I have?

To check the build (version) number of your MT4 platform, open the platform and select Help from the top toolbar. From the dropdown menu, select ‘About’ and your build number and date of upgrade will be displayed.

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