Comments on: How Sync MetaTrader Between Multiple Computers

By: Hugh Kimura

Hugh Kimura — Sat, 06 Oct 2018 07:25:12 +0000

In reply to James. It looks like the setup process has changed can you can no longer determine the install location. After you manually copy the files to Dropbox, are you still using the old shortcut to the C: install?

By: James

James — Fri, 28 Sep 2018 04:16:51 +0000

In reply to Hugh Kimura.

Will do. In the meantime I’m experiencing some technical difficulties. You said: “Now go to your broker’s website and download their latest version of Metatrader. During the installation process, instead of installing Metatrader to the default location, install it to your Dropbox folder.” However, I’ve tried downloading both MT4 and MT5 from a couple of different brokers and none provided the option of changing the destination folder during any stage of the installation. I tried moving my metatrader folder from C:// to my dropbox and OneDrive account with no luck – the updates to my templates and indicators folder did’t sync. The strange thing is that it doesn’t appear to just merely copy the metatrader folder (since the original folder is no longer in the original location: “C://”), but actually relocated it. Any suggestions on how to resolve this? Am I missing/overlooking something during the installation process? Thanks

By: Hugh Kimura

Hugh Kimura — Wed, 26 Sep 2018 21:05:40 +0000

In reply to James.

Hi James,

Thanks, I’ve never tried that before so I don’t know how it would work. If you use different templates for each broker, theoretically it shouldn’t duplicate. But give it a try and let me know… 🙂

By: James

James — Wed, 26 Sep 2018 01:09:47 +0000

Great post Hugh. I’ve just got a quick question. You said: “…if you use this method, you can only use Metatrader on one computer at a time. If you use it on your laptop, you have to close it before you use it on your desktop.
The reason is that Dropbox will continually sync from the two computers. This will lead to multiple copies of your charts and other files.”
Would that issue still occur if you were to use a different broker on each computer? I ask because I’m trying to find a way to have the same instance of metatrader open with two different brokers simultaneously. I’m essentially trying to avoid having to repurchase certain indicators just because I want to trade with two separate brokers for different reasons.
Thanks

BTW I’m using MT5, not 4. Not sure if that’s relevant.

By: Hugh Kimura

Hugh Kimura — Fri, 05 Jan 2018 06:41:22 +0000

In reply to soroush. Hi Soroush, The dropbox method would not work for mobile because it's on it's own platform. Unfortunately they don't talk to each other. That's why I recommend TradingView, if that is an option for you.

By: Hugh Kimura

Hugh Kimura — Fri, 05 Jan 2018 06:32:23 +0000

In reply to Tom. Hi Tom, 1. Yes. 3. You would have to determine which is the primary folder and copy the contents to the other folder. For example, if you changed things in folder 1, then you would have to copy to folder 2. And vice versa. If one computer always has the changes, then you could write a script and run a daily job that copies automatically. Yeah, it's messy. A VPS is a cleaner way to do it, but it's slow and not an option for everyone. That's why I stopped using MT4 and use TradingView. Happy New Year!

By: Tom

Tom — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 00:51:48 +0000

I am not sure i understand this correctly.

Please comment:

1) If i install MT4-1-HP and then copy it as MT4-1-DELL, does that means i can open both terminals on different computers simultaneously?

2) If answer to Q1 is No, then i do not understand whats the reason to make copy

3) If i make copy of MT4-1 to MT4-1-COPY, how is possible that charts are updated in different folder if i use different folders for each terminal.exe ?

Thanks for help!

By: soroush

soroush — Fri, 29 Dec 2017 22:04:02 +0000

hi hugh kimura how are you sir?
i wana to know that can we use dropbox for mobile version and then synch our mt5 account?

By: Hugh Kimura

Hugh Kimura — Mon, 20 Nov 2017 04:27:54 +0000

In reply to Bhanu. Hi Bhanu, It should be OK to open all 4 instances on your desktop, with one of them synchronized to Dropbox. As long as MT4 is closed on your laptop for the instance that is synced. Be sure to do a backup before you try anything though. Then if there is some sort of unforeseen issue, you can always restore the previous version.

By: Bhanu

Bhanu — Sat, 18 Nov 2017 22:57:26 +0000

Hi Hugh sir,
I have installed 4 instances of mt4 on my desktop, and always run simultaneously, while at home, and use my laptop when out.If I install one of the instances into dropbox, it synchronizes with the laptop. so, I can open from terminal.exe, it sounds great. But you said, before using on second computer, we need to close it in first computer. My question is, when I am at home can I still open all of the 4 instances ( if one of them install into dropbox) at the same time ? I am worried , whether the dropbox synchronizes charts and files among the 4 instances of my desktop and makes messy or not ?
Thanks.
Bhanu

By: Hugh Kimura

Hugh Kimura — Fri, 01 Sep 2017 08:03:17 +0000

In reply to shah. Microsoft's Remote Desktop is usually the best bet because it's native to the OS. You could also try something like Teamviewer.

By: shah

shah — Thu, 31 Aug 2017 19:07:22 +0000

In reply to Hugh Kimura. thanks Hugh, I am fairly sure I am closing MT4 before opening on the other computer, but will retest. Can you recommend any applications to run the remote desktop?