How to use MetaTrader 4 (Android)

4 min. readlast update: 12.06.2023

Install MT4: 

 Download and access MT4:

  1. Acquire the MT4 application directly from the Trading Pro website
  2. Launch MT4 and opt for "Manage Accounts" from the primary menu.
  3. Utilize the + icon and opt for "Login to an existing account."
  4. Input "TradingProInternational" and choose the suitable trading server for your specific trading account.
  5. Provide your trading account number and password, then proceed to sign in.
  6. Your trading account is successfully incorporated into the Accounts tab. 

 Switching between accounts:

  1. Launch MT4 and choose "Manage Accounts" from the primary menu.
  2. Click on the desired trading account in the Accounts tab, input the trading account credentials if requested, and then proceed to Sign In.
  3. The selected trading account is now operational within MT4. 

Adding or removing trading instruments:

Access the default list of instruments by tapping on the Quotes icon located at the bottom-left of the screen.

To add:

  1. Tap the + icon situated in the top-right corner.
  2. Choose a group of symbols.
  3. Select the instrument(s) you wish to add.
  4. Navigate back to the Quotes tab using the Back button.

To remove:

  1. Tap the pencil icon at the top right, followed by the bin icon.
  2. Tick the boxes next to the symbol(s) you want to delete.
  3. Confirm the removal by tapping the bin icon again.
  4. Once completed, return to the Quotes tab by pressing the Back button. 

 Initiating orders:

  1. Navigate to the Quotes section.
  2. Select the trading instrument of your choice, and then choose the option for a New Order.
  3. Configure the order parameters, including Stop Loss, Take Profit, Deviation, etc.
  4. To execute a market order immediately, choose either Buy by Market or Sell by Market.
  5. Confirm the order by tapping on Place. You will subsequently receive a notification confirming the successful opening of the order. 

 Creating pending orders:

  1. Find the New Order feature.
  2. Click on the displayed execution type and opt for a pending order.
  3. Specify the following parameters: a. Order Volume b. Price for the pending order (additional price setup required for Buy Stop Limit and Sell Stop Limit) c. Optional Stop Loss d. Optional Take Profit 
 Note: Within the New Order window, select the instrument for placing a pending order by utilizing the dropdown menu located on the icon at the top-right corner, which displays all the instruments added to your Quotes tab. 

 Closing or adjusting orders:

  1. Click on the Trade icon.
  2. Select an order to view its details (Price, Stop Loss, Take Profit, order ID, etc.).
  3. Long-press the order, then choose between closing the order or modifying it. a. Opt for Close Order to finalize the closure. b. Adjust any settings as needed, and then tap Modify.
  4. A notification will be received, confirming the completion of the chosen action. 

 Opening instrument charts:

  1. Navigate to Quotes.
  2. Tap on the instruments, then choose the option to Open chart.

Switching chart types:

  1. Access Menu, then proceed to Settings.
  2. Click on Line type.
  3. Select from three real-time chart types: Bar chart, Candlestick, and Line chart.

Adjusting timeframe:

  1. Tap on the chart.
  2. Pick a timeframe from the pop-up menu, with support for nine timeframes: M1, M5, M15, M30, H1, H4, D1, W1, and MN 

 Incorporating indicators:

  1. While viewing a graph, select the ƒ icon located in the top menu.
  2. Choose ƒ+ adjacent to the Main Chart.
  3. Pick an indicator from the available options.
  4. Adjust your preferences for the chosen indicator.
  5. Complete the process by tapping Done.

Accessing the Journal:

  1. Navigate to the Journal via the top-left menu.
  2. Opt for specific dates and tap the letter icon to forward it via email to your designated email address. 

 Notifications:

  1. Access Messages and tap the MQID button.
  2. Copy or save the ID.
  3. Log in to MT4 on your desktop device.
  4. Navigate to the Tools menu and select Options.
  5. Choose the Notifications tab and enable Push Notifications.
  6. Input the MQID when prompted and conduct a Test.
  7. A push notification should be received in the Messages area on MT4 on your Android device.

Custom Notifications:

  1. Sign in to MT4 on your desktop.
  2. Open the Alerts tab within the Terminal window.
  3. Right-click anywhere and opt for Create.
  4. Enable and select Notification from the Action dropdown menu.
  5. Customize the notification as desired, then perform a Test.
  6. The custom push notification should appear in the Messages area on MT4 on your Android device.
  7. Click OK to finalize the setup of the custom notification. 
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