MT4 VPS Hosting
MT4 VPS hosting runs MetaTrader 4 and its expert advisors on a Windows Server reached over Remote Desktop, so trading continues through power cuts and broadband drops. One terminal needs about 4 GB RAM. WebJi® adds a static IPv4, places the server near your broker and quotes in INR before you pay.
For traders running MetaTrader 4 expert advisors who need the terminal online through market hours, close to the broker’s trade server.
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Last editorial update: 14 November 2026.
What is an MT4 VPS?
An MT4 VPS is a Windows Server that runs your MetaTrader 4 terminal and expert advisors around the clock, reached over Remote Desktop, so trades no longer depend on a home PC, power supply or broadband line. The terminal keeps running after you disconnect; closing the laptop does not stop an EA.
WebJi® builds each MT4 server with Administrator rights for broker builds and DLLs, dedicated vCPU and RAM, NVMe storage and a static IPv4 that survives reboots, with rDNS available for broker verification. For a general Windows desktop without trading placement, the RDP server page is the better fit; for cTrader, TradingView alerts or broker APIs, see the wider trading VPS range.
Why does MT4 need Windows Server rather than Linux?
MetaTrader 4 is a 32-bit Windows application, so Windows Server is the supported home for the terminal. Linux runs it only through Wine, where many EAs, broker DLLs and custom indicators fail: the terminal opens, then the strategy does not.
Bitness matters for anything you load into MT4. An EA that calls a DLL needs the 32-bit build of that DLL, while the same vendor’s MT5 package usually ships a 64-bit one. Test each EA-and-DLL pair on a demo account before it touches a live one; the MT5 VPS page covers the 64-bit side.
Where should an MT4 VPS be located?
Place the MT4 VPS as close as possible to your broker’s trade server, because order latency is the distance from terminal to broker, not from you to the VPS. A faster CPU cannot remove a long network hop; a nearer region can.
- Open the MT4 login dialog and read the trade server name, for example Broker-Live01.
- Ask the broker where that server is hosted, then match it to a region on WebJi®’s server locations list.
- From the VPS, ping the trade server and record jitter as well as the average: a steady 20 ms beats a 5 ms average that spikes to 80.
- If the broker will not say, run two candidate regions on demo for a week and keep the one with lower jitter.
How much RAM and CPU does an MT4 VPS need?
One MT4 terminal with two or three charts runs comfortably on 4 GB RAM; two or three terminals need 8 GB, and an EA portfolio with frequent backtests wants 16 GB. Chart count and history depth drive memory far more than the number of EAs attached.
| Setup | vCPU / RAM | Storage | What fits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single terminal | 2 vCPU / 4 GB | 60 GB NVMe | One EA, two or three charts, daily timeframe |
| Two or three terminals | 4 vCPU / 8 GB | 120 GB NVMe | MT4 plus MT5, several pairs, tick charts |
| EA portfolio | 8 vCPU / 16 GB | 240 GB NVMe | Multiple strategies, backtests, long history |
Sizing guidance rather than a fixed plan grid; the quote confirms the final specification for your broker and terminal count.
To cut memory use, close charts you do not trade and lower “Max bars in chart” under Tools → Options → Charts. Strategy Tester runs are the main CPU load, so schedule long backtests outside market hours.
What does an MT4 VPS cost in India?
WebJi® quotes each MT4 VPS in INR before payment, with 18% GST on the invoice; the quote covers the Windows server, its licence, the static IP and support. MetaTrader 4 itself is a free download from your broker, and WebJi® charges no platform fee.
The quote depends on three inputs: the region nearest your broker, the RAM tier from the table above, and the number of terminals. Email support@webji.services with those details; the reply comes 24/7 in Hindi and English, with an average first response under 60 minutes.
Running several MT4 terminals and keeping EAs alive
Install each MT4 terminal into its own folder and start it with the /portable switch, so every copy keeps its data, EAs and logs beside its own executable. Two brokers or two accounts then never overwrite each other’s profiles.
- Auto-start: put a shortcut to each terminal in the Windows startup folder and leave AutoTrading enabled when you close it.
- Updates: set Windows Update active hours so restarts fall at the weekend, when forex markets are closed.
- Daily check: the connection indicator in the status bar should show traffic; a red bar means the trade server is unreachable.
- Moving an existing setup: copy the MQL4, profiles and config folders; the desk can migrate it free, subject to terms and approval.
Broker, IP and access checks before you go live
Register the VPS’s static IP with your broker before enabling algo or API access, and keep Remote Desktop locked to a long password and, where possible, your own IP range. An old login nobody removed is the commonest way a trading server is lost.
- Use one trading account per terminal, and never type the investor password on a server others can reach.
- Change the default Remote Desktop port or restrict it in the firewall; the RDP port guide explains both.
- Resident Indians should confirm their broker is authorised: RBI publishes an Alert List of unauthorised forex trading platforms. WebJi® provides the server, not trading or broker advice.
Frequently asked questions
Can I run MT4 and MT5 on the same VPS?
Yes. Both terminals install side by side on Windows and can auto-start together. About 8 GB RAM is comfortable for one of each with a few charts, and the same static IP can be registered with your broker for both.
How do I open my MT4 VPS from a phone?
Install Microsoft’s Windows App, the successor to Microsoft Remote Desktop, on Android or iOS, then add the server IP and your credentials. The terminal keeps running whether or not the phone is connected.
Why does MT4 show “No connection” on the VPS?
Usually the broker side, not the server. Confirm the VPS is reachable over Remote Desktop, then check the terminal’s Journal tab for login errors and right-click the connection indicator to rescan servers before contacting the broker.
Does an MT4 VPS make my EA more profitable?
No. A VPS removes downtime and shortens the route to the broker, which can reduce missed signals and slippage, but it does not change the strategy. Test the EA on demo first; hosting cannot fix a losing system.
Is the static IP included with an MT4 VPS?
Yes. Every WebJi® trading server gets one IPv4 address that stays the same across reboots and renewals, issued before you install the terminal. More detail sits on the static IP VPS page.
Last editorial update: 14 November 2026.
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