How to add a Deriv account to MetaTrader 5 (MT5)? The complete guide

You have installed MetaTrader 5 (MT5) and create your account DerivBut you don't know how to add it to the platform?

This step is essential to access graphics, order and trade synthetic indices directly from MT5.

In this guide, find out how to add your Deriv account to MetaTrader 5 on computer and smartphone.

Why add a Deriv account to MT5?

Adding your Deriv account to MT5 allows you to:

• access synthetic indices;

• use real-time graphics;

• Open and manage your positions;

• use technical indicators;

• Customize your workspace.

Once your account is added, you can trade directly from the platform.

Step 1: Create an MT5 account on Deriv

Before adding your account to MT5, make sure it exists.

From your Deriv client area:

• sign in to your account;

• Open the section MT2 ;

• Create a real account or demonstration account;

• Note the following information:

  • MT5 account number;

  • MT5 password;

  • server name.

This information will be necessary for the connection.

Step 2: Add account to MT5 (computer)

On the PC version of MetaTrader 5:

1. Open MT5.

2. Click File then Sign in to a trading account.

3. Look for the server indicated by Deriv.

4. Select the right server.

5. Enter your MT5 account number.

6. Enter your password.

7. Click Connection.

If the information is correct, your account will be added immediately.

Step 3: Add account to MT5 (Android or iPhone)

On the mobile app:

• Open MT5;

• press Manage accounts ;

• choose Add Account ;

• search for the Deriv server;

• Enter your MT5 account number;

• enter your password;

• confirm the connection.

Your account will then appear in the list of available accounts

How to check that the account is properly added?

You can check the connection by observing:

• your balance;

• graphics that update;

• the market observation window;

• the possibility of making an order.

If these items are visible, your account is properly configured.

Most frequent errors

Users often encounter the following problems:

• use their e-mail address instead of the MT5 account number;

• enter an incorrect password;

• choose a wrong server;

• forget to create an MT5 account on Deriv before attempting the connection.

A check of this information usually solves the problem.

Conclusion

Adding a Deriv account to MetaTrader 5 is a quick operation that only takes a few minutes.

Once your account is set up, you can access synthetic indices, analyze markets and trade directly from MT5.

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