Pre-install compatibility
Course context: This lesson belongs to a practical beginner curriculum for Pakistan.
| Check | Required result |
|---|---|
| Trading account platform | MT5 |
| Desktop build | 4755 or later supported version |
| Credentials | Numeric trading login and trading password |
| Server | Exact server shown in PA account information |
| Automation language | MQL5; MT4/MQL4 programs are incompatible |
Official installation path
- Open the official Exness MT5 desktop guide.
- Download Windows or macOS installer from the official route.
- Verify publisher/source and complete installation.
- Cancel the generic Open an account popup.
- Select File → Login to Trade Account.
- Enter login, password and server.
- Open Help → About and confirm the current build.
First demo order evidence
| Before order | After order |
|---|---|
| Exact symbol/suffix and contract size | Ticket and execution time |
| Bid/Ask, spread and session | Requested versus filled price |
| Volume from cash-risk calculation | Actual commission and margin |
| SL/TP and invalidation | Closure reason, swap and final P/L |
| HMR/news state | Journal errors or rejection codes |
Why an account will not log in
- The account is MT4 or Exness-platform based.
- The PA email was entered instead of the trading login.
- The PA password was used where a separate trading password applies.
- The wrong server was selected.
- The terminal build is unsupported.
- A read-only investor password was used.
Desktop-only advantages
MT5 desktop supports EAs, MQL5 scripts, compatible custom indicators, local logs and terminal-managed trailing stops. Web/mobile alternatives do not reproduce all these functions. Keep the desktop or VPS running for terminal-side automation and trailing behaviour.
Official references
Exness MT5 desktop guide · Supported platforms and builds
Questions from a first-time learner
Can an MT4 account log into MT5?
No. Create a separate MT5 trading account.
What is the supported MT5 baseline?
Exness lists Build 4755 from 1 July 2025; check the current guide for later changes.
Can MT5 run an MQL4 EA?
No. MT5 uses MQL5; obtain or build a compatible version.
Which credentials does MT5 use?
The trading-account login, trading password and exact server.