# What is the best Windows VPS for MT4 and MT5?

> Best Windows VPS for MT4 and MT5: terminals per plan from MetaQuotes and Microsoft figures. Onyxpane: $9.75 for one, no KYC, crypto.

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- Last updated: 2026-10-30
- Publisher: Onyxpane (https://onyxpane.com)

What MetaQuotes and Microsoft actually require, how many terminals each plan holds by those official figures, and when a Windows VPS beats MetaQuotes' built-in hosting (read on 30 October 2026).

**Quick answer — What is the best Windows VPS for MT4 and MT5?**

The best Windows VPS for MT4 and MT5 leaves each terminal enough RAM after Windows takes its share, close to your broker. MetaQuotes publishes no RAM figure per terminal; its own hosting allots up to 3 GB. On **Onyxpane**, RDP 4 ($9.75 per 30 days) runs one terminal and RDP 8 ($21) two at 3 GB each. No KYC; pay in crypto.

## What do MT4 and MT5 need on a VPS?

| Attribute | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Systems named by MetaQuotes | Windows 10 and 11, for both terminals |
| Older Windows | MT5 build 5320 (25 September 2025) was the last update for Windows 7, 8, 8.1 and Windows Server 2008 |
| Hardware | No fixed minimum: it depends on MQL programs, active symbols and charts (MetaQuotes) |
| MetaQuotes hosting allotment | Up to 3 GB of RAM and 16 GB of disk per subscription |
| Windows Server minimum | 2 GB of RAM with the desktop, 4 GB recommended for 2025; 32 GB of disk (Microsoft) |
| Several accounts | One terminal per account, each in its own folder (MetaQuotes) |
| Systems at Onyxpane | Windows Server 2022 Standard and Windows Server 2025 Standard, as Administrator |
| KYC and payment | No KYC: no ID, no selfie, no documents, no card, no phone number. Crypto only: BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC, XMR |

## What does MetaTrader need to run on a VPS?

MT4 and MT5 need a Windows machine that stays online and connected to your broker's trade server. MetaQuotes names Windows 10 and 11 for both terminals.

**MetaQuotes publishes no minimum RAM for MT4 or MT5: the need grows with expert advisors, symbols and open charts.**

The MT4 help says so directly: hardware needs depend on the MQL4 programs running, the active symbols and the charts. MetaQuotes' release notes of 25 September 2025 made build 5320 the last MT5 update for Windows 7, 8, 8.1 and Windows Server 2008.

## Do MT4 and MT5 run on Windows Server?

Yes: forex VPS hosts install MetaTrader on Windows Server. Shinjiru pre-installs MT4 and MT5 on its Windows Server 2022 forex images. Zomro's forex plans run an optimized Windows Server 2022.

MetaQuotes' own list names only the desktop editions, and its 2025 cut-off dropped Windows Server 2008, not current versions. At Onyxpane you install the terminal yourself, as Administrator, on Windows Server 2022 Standard and Windows Server 2025 Standard.

## How many MT4 or MT5 terminals fit on each plan?

Count one terminal per 3 GB of RAM left after Windows. That rule uses two official figures, not tests. Microsoft sets 2 GB as the Windows Server minimum. MetaQuotes allots up to 3 GB to each subscription of its own hosting.

**RDP 8 is the smallest Onyxpane plan that holds two MetaTrader terminals at MetaQuotes' full 3 GB each.**

| Plan | RAM / disk | RAM left after Windows (2 GB) | Terminals at 3 GB each | Best for |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| RDP 2 ($6.74) | 2 GB / 40 GB | None | 0 | Testing MetaTrader on Windows Server 2022 |
| RDP 4 ($9.75) | 4 GB / 60 GB | 2 GB | 1, below the full allotment | One account with a few expert advisors |
| RDP 8 ($21) | 8 GB / 120 GB | 6 GB | 2 | Two accounts, or MT4 and MT5 together |
| RDP 16 ($37.50) | 16 GB / 200 GB | 14 GB | 4 | Four accounts |
| RDP 32 ($82.50) | 32 GB / 320 GB | 30 GB | 10 | Many accounts on one server |

Disk: Windows Server needs a 32 GB system partition at minimum, and MetaQuotes allots 16 GB of disk per hosted subscription. From RDP 4 up, every plan covers both for each terminal counted.

The 3 GB is a ceiling, not a typical use: a terminal with few charts can fit in less. Watch memory in Task Manager and move up a plan when it runs short. vCPU are shared CPU cores; the RAM and the NVMe disk space of your plan are reserved for your server, so run heavy back-tests and optimizations on your own PC.

## Do I need one terminal per trading account?

Yes, to trade several accounts at the same time. MetaQuotes says to install one terminal per account, each in its own folder, because two copies cannot start from the same folder.

One terminal can switch between accounts, but it stays logged in to one at a time. So two live accounts mean two terminals, and two shares of RAM.

## Is a Windows VPS better than MetaQuotes' built-in hosting?

Built-in hosting is simpler for one account with plain expert advisors. A Windows VPS fits when an EA calls DLLs, when you run scripts, or when you need other software next to the terminal.

**MetaQuotes' own hosting forbids DLL calls; a Windows VPS runs your terminal exactly as your own PC does.**

| Point | MetaQuotes virtual hosting | Windows VPS at Onyxpane |
| --- | --- | --- |
| What runs there | Your EAs, indicators and signals, copied from your terminal | The full terminal and any other legal Windows program |
| DLL calls | Forbidden | Allowed, as on a PC |
| Scripts | Not moved during migration | Run as on a PC |
| One-time password accounts | Cannot be used | Sign in as on a PC |
| RAM | Up to 3 GB per subscription | 2 to 32 GB, by plan |
| Control | Managed from your local terminal | Full Remote Desktop as Administrator |
| Payment | Through MQL5.community | Crypto, no KYC |

## Which location should I pick for MT4 or MT5?

Pick the city nearest your broker's trade server; MetaQuotes gives the same advice for its own hosting. Onyxpane sells London, New York, Amsterdam and Frankfurt at one price, and publishes no latency figures.

Ask your broker where its servers are, then measure from your running VPS. The location guide is on [what is the best Windows RDP or VPS for forex trading](https://onyxpane.com/best-rdp-for-forex-trading/ "Forex VPS in London and New York").

## How do I keep MT4 or MT5 running after I close Remote Desktop?

Close the Remote Desktop window instead of signing out. Disconnecting leaves your session and the terminal running; signing out closes them.

Windows updates can restart the server. As Administrator you decide when they install, so plan them outside market hours. After any restart, sign in once by Remote Desktop and start the terminal again. No automatic backups are included: keep your own copies of anything that matters. Copy your EA files and settings to your own computer. The connection steps are on [how do I connect to a Windows RDP from Windows](https://onyxpane.com/how-to-connect-to-rdp/ "Remote Desktop Connection, step by step").

## How much does an MT4 or MT5 VPS cost?

An MT4 or MT5 VPS for one account costs $9.75 per 30 days at Onyxpane (RDP 4), Windows license included.

**According to Onyxpane's check of 30 October 2026, a licensed 2 vCPU, 4 GB, 60 GB Windows VPS cost a median $30.59 a month.** That median covers 15 hosts that take crypto without KYC. The cheapest was Bit.Hosting at $13.00; Onyxpane is at least 25% below it.

All plans are on [how much does a Windows RDP cost at Onyxpane](https://onyxpane.com/pricing/ "Onyxpane plans and prices").

## Which plan fits my MetaTrader terminals?

| Plan | Quantity | Price | Price per unit |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| RDP 4 | RDP 4 · 2 vCPU · 4 GB RAM | $9.75 | — |
| RDP 8 | RDP 8 · 4 vCPU · 8 GB RAM | $21 | — |
| RDP 16 | RDP 16 · 6 vCPU · 16 GB RAM | $37.50 | — |

In every plan: Windows Server license · Full Administrator access · NVMe storage · Dedicated IPv4 · No logs · No KYC

**Before you pay**

- Minimum top-up $1. Top up once in crypto, then buy any plan from your balance.
- Credit on your balance does not expire and renews any of your Windows servers. When a top-up is only made to reach the minimum, the unspent part comes back on request within 30 days of payment, in USDT or USDC. The rest of a balance is not paid out unless the law requires it.
- Credited once your payment is checked on the blockchain. Typical network confirmation time: BTC ≈ 20 min · USDT TRC-20 ≈ 1 min · USDT ERC-20 ≈ 5 min · USDC ERC-20 ≈ 5 min · ETH ≈ 5 min · SOL ≈ 1 min · LTC ≈ 15 min · XMR ≈ 20 min

## MT4 and MT5 VPS: frequently asked questions

### How much RAM does MT4 need on a VPS?

MetaQuotes gives no fixed figure: it depends on your EAs, symbols and charts. Budget Windows Server's 2 GB plus up to 3 GB per terminal, the allotment of MetaQuotes' own hosting.

### How many MT4 terminals can I run on one VPS?

At 3 GB per terminal after Windows' 2 GB: two on RDP 8, four on RDP 16 and ten on RDP 32. Install each one in its own folder.

### Can I run MT4 and MT5 on the same VPS?

Yes. Install each in its own folder and count each as one terminal. RDP 8 holds both at MetaQuotes' full 3 GB allotment.

### Can I check my MT5 VPS from my phone?

Yes, through Remote Desktop. Connect from Windows (Remote Desktop Connection), macOS, iPhone, iPad and Android (Microsoft’s Windows App) or Linux (Remmina or FreeRDP). See [how do I connect to a Windows RDP from an iPhone or iPad](https://onyxpane.com/how-to-connect-to-rdp-from-iphone/ "Windows App on iOS, step by step").

### Do I need ID to rent an MT4 or MT5 VPS?

No. No KYC: no ID, no selfie, no documents, no card, no phone number. You pay in BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC, XMR.

**Run MT4 and MT5 on your own Windows server** RDP 8: 4 vCPU, 8 GB RAM, 120 GB NVMe for $21 per 30 days, room for two terminals. No KYC; pay in crypto. [Deploy RDP 8 in London](https://onyxpane.com/app/checkout/?plan=rdp-8&location=gb-lon&image=windows-server-2022&lang=en) · [Deploy RDP 4 in New York](https://onyxpane.com/app/checkout/?plan=rdp-4&location=us-nyc&image=windows-server-2022&lang=en)

## Sources

1. [Platform installation (Windows 10/11, several accounts)](https://www.metatrader5.com/en/terminal/help/start_advanced/installation) — MetaQuotes (MetaTrader 5 Help) (read 2026-10-30)
2. [MetaTrader 4 Help (system and hardware)](https://www.metatrader4.com/en/trading-platform/help) — MetaQuotes (MetaTrader 4 Help) (read 2026-10-30)
3. [Terminal start and data structure (copies in separate directories)](https://www.metatrader4.com/en/trading-platform/help/userguide/start_comm) — MetaQuotes (MetaTrader 4 Help) (read 2026-10-30)
4. [MetaTrader 5 build 5320 release notes (end of support for older Windows)](https://www.metaquotes.net/en/metatrader5/news/5495) — MetaQuotes (read 2026-10-30 (published 25 September 2025))
5. [Virtual hosting for MetaTrader (resources per subscription)](https://www.mql5.com/en/vps) — MQL5 (MetaQuotes) (read 2026-10-30)
6. [Virtual hosting: migration (DLL calls, scripts, one-time passwords)](https://www.metatrader5.com/en/terminal/help/virtual_hosting/virtual_hosting_migration) — MetaQuotes (MetaTrader 5 Help) (read 2026-10-30)
7. [Hardware requirements for Windows Server](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/get-started/hardware-requirements) — Microsoft Learn (read 2026-10-30)
8. [Forex VPS (MT4 and MT5 pre-installed)](https://www.shinjiru.com/offshore-web-hosting/forex-virtual-private-server/) — Shinjiru (read 2026-10-30)
9. [Server for Forex](https://zomro.com/server-for-forex) — Zomro (read 2026-10-30)

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