MT5 User Guides

The MT5 User Guide cover the key differences between a standard IG account and an MT5 account. They include guidance on managing your account, funding, automated trading and how execution on MT5 differs from IG's platforms.

What do the MT5 User Guide cover?

The guide cover the following topics:

• What is MetaTrader 5? — An overview of the MT5 platform and how to download it for Windows and Mac.
• Your MT5 account — How to set up your account and manage it via the account dashboard.
• How to fund your account — Steps to deposit, withdraw and transfer funds, and how to view your account history and statements.
• Currency restrictions — The supported currencies for MT5 accounts, and what happens if your default account is in an unsupported currency.
• Automated trading — How Expert Advisors (EAs) and scripts work, and important considerations before use.
• Execution differences — How order execution, leverage, margin requirements and the close-out process differ from IG's platforms.
• Tradable instruments, market hours and spreads — Available markets on MT5 and how spreads may differ.
• Resetting your MT5 password — How to reset your password via the account dashboard or by contacting our helpdesk.
• Glossary of trading terms — MT5 terminology mapped to the equivalent IG terms.