MT4 WebTrader is the browser-based version of MetaTrader 4. There's nothing to install — you open your broker's WebTrader link, log in, and trade. It's the quickest way to use MT4, and ideal on a shared or work computer where you can't install software. It's also a handy backup if the desktop terminal won't open.
What MT4 WebTrader is
WebTrader runs the MT4 charting and order ticket inside a web page. Your broker hosts it; you just need the link and your login (account number, password, and server). It works on any operating system — Windows, Mac, Linux, Chromebook — because it only needs a browser.
How to use MT4 WebTrader
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Open an account with a broker that offers WebTrader
Open an account (a free demo is fine) with a regulated broker that provides MT4 WebTrader. They'll give you the WebTrader link and your login details.
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Open the WebTrader link in your browser
Go to your broker's MT4 WebTrader page in any modern browser — Chrome, Safari, Edge, or Firefox. There's nothing to download or install.
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Log in with your account, password, and server
Enter your login number, password, and the correct server. The platform loads in the browser with charts and the order ticket.
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Start trading
Chart the market, place orders with stop loss and take profit, and manage positions — all in the browser, on any computer.
What WebTrader can't do
WebTrader is built for charting and manual trading. It can't run custom indicators or Expert Advisors — those need the Windows desktop terminal (ideally on a VPS for automation). Many traders use WebTrader for quick access and the desktop for the full toolkit.
Try MT4 in your browser
XM offers MT4 WebTrader alongside desktop and mobile, with a free demo — open one and trade from any browser.
⚠ Trading forex and CFDs is high-risk and most retail traders lose money. This is not financial advice.
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Next steps
Prefer the full version? See how to install MT4 and MT4 for PC. New to the platform? Read how to use MT4 and practise on a demo.
Frequently asked questions
What is MT4 WebTrader?
MT4 WebTrader is the browser-based version of MetaTrader 4. It runs in any modern web browser with no download or installation, so you can chart and trade from any computer just by logging in. Your broker provides the link.
Do I need to download MT4 to use WebTrader?
No. WebTrader is the whole point of not downloading — it runs entirely in your browser. You only need your broker's WebTrader link and your login details (account number, password, and server).
Can I use Expert Advisors on MT4 WebTrader?
No. WebTrader is for charting and manual trading; it can't run custom indicators or Expert Advisors. For automated trading you need the Windows desktop terminal, ideally on a VPS.
Is MT4 WebTrader safe?
Using your broker's official WebTrader over a secure (https) connection is safe. Always access it via the link from your broker rather than a search result, and never enter your login on a site you don't recognise.
How do I access MT4 WebTrader?
Open your broker's MT4 WebTrader page in a browser and log in with your account number, password, and server. If your broker offers it, the link is usually in your client dashboard or platform-download page.
Trading foreign exchange and contracts for difference (CFDs) carries a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Leverage can work against you as well as for you. You could lose some or all of your deposited funds; do not trade with money you cannot afford to lose. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Nothing on MT4Download.com is financial, investment, or trading advice. Consider your circumstances and seek independent advice if needed.