Why VPS is essential
If you use Expert Advisors (EAs) or want a constant connection to your trading account, VPS is not optional - it is a necessity.
Key benefits:
- 24/7 trading without interruptions
- Stable, fast connection to broker server
- No impact from internet or computer failures
- Dedicated IP (important for prop trading firms)
What to look for
Server location - the closer to the broker's server, the lower the latency. For European brokers, best servers are in London, Frankfurt, or Amsterdam.
Minimum specs for MT5:
- RAM: 2GB (4GB if running more than 2 accounts)
- CPU: 2 cores
- Disk: 40GB SSD
- OS: Windows Server 2019+
Price - good trading VPS costs $5-15 per month. Do not cut corners on infrastructure.
Recommended providers
- Hetzner Cloud - from €4/mo, EU servers, excellent value
- Contabo - from $5/mo, generous RAM at low price
- ForexVPS - from $25/mo, dedicated for trading, pre-installed MT4/MT5
- QuantVPS - from $25/mo, optimized for prop firms
Step by step setup
- Order a VPS with Windows Server
- Connect via Remote Desktop (RDP)
- Install MT5 from the official website
- Log in to your trading account
- Load EA into the Experts folder
- Enable AutoTrading
Remember to regularly update and monitor resource usage.
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