What is VPS Trading? What is the best VPS for forex trading?

A Virtual Private Server, more commonly known as VPS, is a virtual computer that functions independently, just as a real computer does. A VPS is specifically designed according to your needs and is especially beneficial to forex traders due to the security and flexibility it provides.

It is permanently connected to the internet, which both facilitates the execution process and contributes to a safer and more stable trading environment.

Obstacles such as computer viruses, connection failures and power cuts can be absolutely detrimental to a trade, especially during periods of market volatility. Using a VPS can alleviate these issues, making it an ideal technical environment for automated trading.

Exness offers VPS on both our live and demo accounts, so wherever you are in your trading travels, we’ve got you covered.

How Do You Use a VPS for Forex Trading?

1. To use a forex VPS, you will first need to seek approval from a broker such as Exness to join their network.
2. Once this has been confirmed, you’ll receive a user name and password to access its IP address and connect to the server using a remote desktop application.
3. Once the connection to the VPS is live, you are then directed to a desktop environment with the same functionality and privacy as a real laptop or PC.
4. You can then log in to your trading platform as usual and continue your regular trading activities.

What are the Advantages of Using a VPS for Trading?

1. Suitable for traders using Expert Advisors
2. Ability to run orders with minimal delay
3. Functions smoothly alongside various other operating systems
4. Quick recovery of lost data
5. Runs 24/7
6. 99.9% operational connection time
7. Optimal connection speed
8. Unaffected by unexpected connection cuts, power outages or system errors

A VPS offers an abundance of benefits and is extremely attractive in forex trading; by offering you such an exclusive service we aim to make your trading life easier and to help you get the most out of your trading experience.

VPS for MT4

MetaTrader 4 (MT4) is the perfect companion to VPS trading. It’s completely free to download and provides you with everything you need to both analyse the markets and manage your trades.

The MT4 platform offers easy-to-read, interactive charts that allow you to monitor the markets in real-time. You’ll also have access to more than 30 technical indicators which can help you to identify market trends and signals for entry and exit points. Combine it with VPS hosting to enjoy secure, efficient trading.

VPS for MT5

Automate your trading strategies with Expert Advisors (EAs) on a Virtual Private Server (VPS).

MetaTrader 5 EAs deliver automated trading strategies within the MetaTrader platform. Tailor EAs to your personal specifications and enjoy flexibility, market oversight and control.

Q1. Why should I use a VPS?

There are several advantages to using a VPS for automated trading, such as the continuous internet connection and a faster execution speed. Some VPS services are extremely powerful, offering significantly higher CPU and Ram speeds — meaning you can react to market events in a millisecond.

Q2. What is the best VPS for forex trading?

Fortunately, the MetaTrader software does not require plenty of server recourses to operate smoothly. A good VPS for trading should have at least 1 CPU, 1GB RAM and circa 25GB HHD. However, the higher the server specifications (RAM/CPU) and the faster the host’s internet speed, the faster the execution speed.

Q3. Can I have multiple accounts on a VPS?

Yes, you can —but you should be aware that for your expert advisors or copy trading program to run efficiently, a single account should be connected to a single MT4 instance at any given time. You may have multiple accounts running on multiple MT4 instances, but these must be set up with caution as you need to consider the availability of your free server resources (RAM/CPU).

Q4. How can I get access to a VPS with Exness?

Contact live chat your Account Service Manager, who will inform you if you meet the criteria for free VPS access and tell you how to proceed if so.

Q5. Is a VPS reliable?

Yes, assuming you choose a competent provider. Not all providers are of equal quality. Should they experience technical difficulties or overburden their servers, the performance of the VPS will ultimately be negatively impacted. However, Exness collaborates with one of the leading forex VPS hosts worldwide, ensuring a superior service.

Q6. Can I use a VPS even if I do not have the Internet at my house?

You will need the Internet connection to buy a VPS, to install indicators and EAs, and to set them up. After that, if your EA doesn’t require constant tuning, you can leave the VPS alone.

Q7. Is it dangerous to host my Forex trading account and my expert advisors on a VPS?

There are certainly some risks involved if you deal with a shady or unprofessional VPS provider. Although it is impossible for the VPS operator to steal funds from your Forex trading account, they could copy your strategy or your expert advisor. Poor quality VPS could also result in significant deterioration of your EA's performance. However, when working with a good professional VPS provider, your trading account and robots become much safer than they can ever be on your home PC.

Q8. Can I have multiple accounts on a single VPS server? For example, 5 different accounts with 5 different brokers running different expert advisors?

Sure, but the VPS should be powerful enough to handle that. The cheapest package will probably be too slow to support five platforms running simultaneously.

Q9. Can I still manage my EA on a VPS and choose when it should trade and when it should not? Can I still close my trade manually, stop the EA from trading anytime I want if it is running on a VPS?

Yes, you surely can do that. You may log in to your VPS anytime and control your EA the way you want.

Q10. Can an EA or an indicator that alerts me by email on MT4 still send me emails when set up on a VPS?

Yes, it will be able to send you email alerts if you configure email settings properly in your MT4 on the VPS.

Q11. Do I have to leave my Internet connection on in order for the VPS to still be able to trade? Can I log off on my home computer?

You do not need to leave your home Internet connection on if you have everything set up on your VPS.

Q12. Can I use more than one VPS service to connect to a single Forex account?

Actually, yes! You can connect to the same trading account from multiple VPS services at a time and have different expert advisors trade there from different terminals.

Q13. Are there any free and good VPS providers?

Unfortunately, there are no free VPS services. However, some Forex brokers offer "free" VPS to traders on some condition — e.g., a minimum deposit, a minimum number of trades per month, and so on. That isn't entirely free, but this allows you to save the money you would otherwise spend on your VPS plan.