How to Download, Install and Login to XM MT4 for Mac

How to Download, Install and Login to XM MT4 for Mac


Trade on MT4 with a Mac

Experience the same functionality you would have on a Windows computer on your Mac. Now available for all macOS up to and including Big Sur. Trade on an MT4 on your Mac with No Requotes, No Rejections and leverage up to 888:1.

MT4 for Mac Features
  • No need for Boot Camp or Parallels Desktop
  • Over 1000 instruments, including Forex, CFDs and Futures
  • Spreads as low as 0.6 pips
  • Full EA (Expert Advisor) Functionality
  • 1 Click Trading
  • Technical Analysis Tools with 50 indicators and charting tools
  • 3 Chart Types
  • Micro Lot Accounts
  • Hedging Allowed

How to Download, Install and Login to XM MT4 for Mac


How to install MT4 on a Mac

  • Open the MetaTrader4.dmg and follow the instructions on how to install it
  • Go to Applications folder and open the MetaTrader4 app.
  • Right click on "Accounts", select "Open an Account"
  • Click on the + sign to add a new broker
  • Type "XMGlobal" and press enter
  • Select the MT4 server your account is registered on and click Next
  • Select "Existing trade account" and enter your login and password
  • Click Finish

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How to install Expert Advisors/Indicators on Mac MT4 and access log files

  • In the Finder on your Mac, choose Go Go to Folder
  • Copy/paste the path below and replace my-user with your Mac’s username: /Users/my-user/Library/Application Support/MetaTrader 4/Bottles/metatrader4/drive_c/Program Files/MetaTrader 4/
  • Install Expert Advisors to MQL4/Experts folder and restart the MetaTrader4 so the application can recognize your EAs
  • Install Indicators to MQL4/Indicators folder and restart the MetaTrader4 so the application can recognize your Indicators
  • Find log files under log folder


MT4 for Mac Main Features

  • Works with Expert Advisors and custom indicators
  • 1 Click Trading
  • Complete technical analysis with over 50 indicators and charting tools
  • Internal mailing system
  • Handles a vast number of orders
  • Creates various custom indicators and different time periods
  • History database management, and historic data export/import
  • Guarantees full data back-up and security
  • Built-in help guides for MetaTrader 4 and MetaQuotes Language 4

How to Download, Install and Login to XM MT4 for Mac

How to Uninstall Mac MT4

  • STEP 1: Open your Applications folder
  • STEP 2: Move the Mac MT4 to Trash
 


XM MT4 FAQs

How can I find my server name on MT4 (PC/Mac)?

Click File - Click "Open an account" which opens a new window, "Trading servers" - scroll down and click the + sign at "Add new broker", then type XM and click "Scan".

Once the scanning has been done, close this window by clicking "Cancel".

Following this, please try to log in again by clicking "File" - "Login to Trading Account" in order to see if your server name is there.


How can I gain access to the MT4 platform?

To start trading on the MT4 platform you need to have an MT4 trading account. It is not possible to trade on the MT4 platform if you have an existing MT5 account. To download the MT4 platform click here.


Can I use my MT5 account ID to access MT4?

No, you can’t. You need to have an MT4 trading account. To open an MT4 account click here.


How do I get my MT4 account validated?

If you are already an XM client with an MT5 account, you can open an additional MT4 account from the Members Area without having to re-submit your validation documents. However, if you are a new client you will need to provide us with all the necessary validation documents (i.e. Proof of Identity and Proof of Residency).


Can I trade stock CFDs with my existing MT4 trading account?

No, you cant. You need to have an MT5 trading account to trade stock CFDs. To open an MT5 account click here.


What instruments can I trade on MT4?

On the MT4 platform you can trade all the instruments available at XM including Stock Indices, Forex, Precious Metals and Energies. Individual Stocks are only available on MT5.