The MT5 download for Android is free and quick: install the official MetaTrader 5 app from Google Play, then log in with an account from a regulated broker. The app lets you chart, analyse, and trade forex and other markets from your phone. New to the platform? See what MT5 is first.
How to download and set up MT5 on Android
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Install MetaTrader 5 from Google Play
On your Android phone or tablet, open Google Play, search for MetaTrader 5, and install the official app by MetaQuotes Software Corp. It's free.
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Open an account with a regulated broker
If you don't have one yet, open an account — a free demo is fine — with a regulated broker that offers MT5. They give you a login number, password, and server name.
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Find your broker's server in the app
Open the app, tap to manage accounts, search for your broker's name, and select the correct server from the list.
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Log in and start trading
Enter your login number and password to connect. You can now chart, analyse, and place trades across forex and other markets from your phone.
Don't side-load MT5 from a random APK site — that's a common route to a fake or tampered app. Use Google Play or your broker's official link, which points to the same app.
What the MT5 Android app does
- Live quotes and charts with multiple timeframes and dozens of indicators.
- Full order types — market and pending orders, with stop loss and take profit.
- Built-in economic calendar and news to follow market-moving events.
- Trade history and account monitoring on the move.
Mobile tips
- Use it as a companion. The phone is ideal for monitoring and quick trades; do detailed analysis and run EAs on the desktop terminal.
- Enable notifications so price alerts and order fills reach you.
- Double-check the server. Most login problems are simply the wrong server or password — copy them exactly from your broker.
Get MT5 on your Android phone
XM supports the MetaTrader 5 Android app with a free demo and a $5 minimum on live accounts — an easy place to start trading on mobile.
⚠ Trading forex and CFDs is high-risk and most retail traders lose money. This is not financial advice.
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Next steps
Practise on a free demo, compare brokers in our best MT5 brokers guide, or set up the full desktop version on Windows. On an iPhone too? See MT5 for iOS.
Frequently asked questions
How do I download MT5 for Android?
Open Google Play, search for MetaTrader 5, and install the official MetaQuotes app — it's free. Then log in with the login number, password, and server from a broker that offers MT5. You can also follow your broker's download link, which points to the same Play Store app.
Is the MT5 Android app free?
Yes. The MetaTrader 5 app for Android is free to download and use. You only need a funded broker account to trade live; a demo account is free and uses virtual money.
Can I run Expert Advisors on MT5 for Android?
No. The mobile app is for charting and manual trading — it can't run Expert Advisors or custom indicators. Those need the Windows desktop terminal (or a VPS). The mobile app is best as a companion for monitoring and placing trades.
Should I install MT5 from an APK file?
No — install only from Google Play or your broker's official link. Side-loaded APK files from unknown sites are a common way to get a fake or tampered app. Stick to the official source to keep your account safe.
Does the same account work on phone and desktop?
Yes. Log in with the same MT5 account on Android and desktop and they stay in sync through the broker's servers — open a trade on one and it shows on the other.
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.