How to install metatrader5 on a linux VPS via SSH

This guide shows how to install MetaTrader 5 (MT5) on a Linux VPS using Wine, and optionally set up remote GUI access.

⚠️ Note: This setup uses Wine to run Windows software on Linux. Performance and compatibility may vary depending on your VPS. For best results, consider using a Windows VPS.

1. Connect to Your VPS via SSH

Open your terminal and connect to your VPS (ensure the user has sudo privileges):

 
ssh user@vps.example.com

2. Install Wine

Wine allows you to run Windows applications on Linux:

 
sudo apt-get install wine64

If you prefer 32-bit Wine or your VPS only supports it, use sudo apt-get install wine.

3. Download MetaTrader 5

You can download the MT5 installer either from the command line or transfer it from your local machine:

Using wget:

 
wget https://example.com/path/to/metatrader5setup.exe

Using SCP:

 
scp /path/to/local/metatrader5setup.exe user@vps.example.com:/path/to/remote/directory

Make sure to use an official MT5 download URL to avoid malware or corrupted files.

4. Run the Installer with Wine

 
wine /path/to/remote/directory/metatrader5setup.exe

Optional: Run winecfg first to configure Wine, especially for 64-bit applications.

Follow the installation instructions in the GUI. Wine will create a .wine directory in your home folder for application files.

5. Access MetaTrader 5

Run MetaTrader 5:

 
wine ~/.wine/drive_c/Program\ Files/MetaTrader\ 5/terminal64.exe

Optional: Set Up Remote GUI Access

To access MT5 remotely, you may need a remote desktop setup using xrdp.

Install xrdp:

 
sudo apt-get install xrdp sudo systemctl start xrdp sudo systemctl enable xrdp

Install a Desktop Environment (if not already installed):

 
sudo apt-get install xfce4 xfce4-goodies echo xfce4-session > ~/.xsession

Connect via RDP:
Use an RDP client to connect to your Linux VPS IP address.

Note: Performance may vary depending on your VPS resources.

Summary

  1. Connect via SSH.

  2. Install Wine (64-bit recommended).

  3. Download and install MetaTrader 5 using Wine.

  4. Optionally, set up xrdp and a desktop environment for GUI access.

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