How to Allow MetaTrader 5 Through Windows Firewall

Allowing MetaTrader 5 through Windows Firewall ensures your platform can stay connected to your broker. Follow the steps below to whitelist MT5 on your VPS.

Step 1: Open Windows Defender Firewall

1. Click Start Menu → Search → "Windows Defender Firewall."
2. In the left sidebar, click "Allow an app through Windows Defender Firewall."

Step 2: Add a New App

At the bottom-right corner, click "Allow another app...." This opens the Add an App dialog.

1. Click Browse…

Step 3: Allow MT5 Installation

1. Navigate to your MT5 installation directory, usually: C:\Program Files\MetaTrader 5\
2. Select the file terminal64.exe
3. Click Open → Add

C:\Program Files\MetaTrader 5\

Step 4: Enable Both Network Types

1. Back on the main Firewall screen, find MetaTrader 5 (terminal64.exe) in the list.

2. Check both boxes:

   • Private
   • Public
3. Click OK to save changes.

Step 5: Restart MT5 and Verify Connection

Open MetaTrader 5 again and check the status in the bottom-right corner:

• Connected: MT5 is allowed through the firewall
• No Connection: verify the firewall rule and try again

If you still experience issues, temporarily disable any third-party antivirus (Norton, McAfee, AVG, etc.) to ensure it's not blocking MT5.

Tips

• If you use a broker-branded MT5 build (e.g., "BrokerName MT5"), repeat these steps for that specific executable.
• Avoid adding multiple copies of MT5 to the allowed list; keep only the active installation.
• Keep Windows Firewall enabled for security; just ensure MT5 is whitelisted.

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