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MetaTrader 5 on Linux

MetaTrader 5 on Linux

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In this article, we demonstrate how to install MetaTrader 5 on popular Linux versions, Ubuntu, Debian, Linux Mint and Fedora. These systems are widely used on companies’ server hardware as well as on traders’ personal computers.


Installing the platform with one command

MetaTrader 5 runs on Linux using Wine. Wine is a free compatibility layer that allows application software developed for Microsoft Windows to run on Unix-like operating systems.

We have prepared a special script to make the installation process as simple as possible. The script will automatically detect your system version, it supports Ubuntu, Debian, Linux Mint and Fedora distributions. Based on it, it will download and install the appropriate Wine package. After that, it will download and run the platform installer.

To start the installation, open the command line (Terminal) without the administrator privileges (no sudo) and specify the relevant command:

wget https://download.terminal.free/cdn/web/metaquotes.software.corp/mt5/mt5linux.sh ; chmod +x mt5linux.sh ; ./mt5linux.sh

This command downloads the script, makes it executable and runs it. You only need to enter your account password to allow installation.

Installing Wine and MetaTrader 5 with a single command


If you are prompted to install additional Wine packages (Mono, Gecko), please agree, as these packages are required for platform operation. The MetaTrader 5 installer will launch after that, proceed with the standard steps. Once the installation is complete, restart your operating system, and the platform is ready to go.

The MetaTrader 5 platform is ready to run on Linux


Install updates in a timely manner

It is highly recommended to always use the latest versions of the operating system and Wine. Timely updates increase platform operation stability and improve performance.

To update Wine, open a command prompt and type the following command:

sudo apt update ; sudo apt upgrade

For further information, please visit the official Wine website.


MetaTrader 5 Data Directory

Wine creates a separate virtual logical drive with the necessary environment for every installed program. The default path of the installed terminal data folder is as follows:

Home directory\.mt5\drive_c\Program Files\MetaTrader 5


Use MetaTrader 5 on Linux: install with a single command and enjoy all the platform features.

Translated from Russian by MetaQuotes Ltd.
Original article: https://www.mql5.com/ru/articles/625

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    Last comments | Go to discussion (343)
    Tobias Johannes Zimmer
    Tobias Johannes Zimmer | 5 Apr 2026 at 14:00
    Alain Verleyen #:

    I can't reproduce that. 

    Please post your Journal log.

    OK


    LM    0    02:08:22.097    Network    '62113150': scanning network for access points
    KK    0    02:08:29.174    Network    '62113150': scanning network finished
    ES    1    04:14:13.167    Network    '62113150': connection to PepperstoneUK-Demo lost
    KK    0    04:14:13.584    Network    '62113150': authorized on PepperstoneUK-Demo through LD2-WT (ping: 35.86 ms, build 5370)
    OG    0    04:14:13.584    Network    '62113150': previous successful authorization performed from 47.64.115.2 on 2026.04.04 22:17:50
    LI    0    04:14:14.176    Network    '62113150': terminal synchronized with Pepperstone Limited: 1 positions, 0 orders, 1710 symbols, 0 spreads
    KG    0    04:14:14.176    Network    '62113150': trading has been enabled - hedging mode
    CN    0    08:08:23.466    Network    '62113150': scanning network for access points
    IF    0    08:08:30.457    Network    '62113150': scanning network finished
    FO    1    09:56:17.413    Network    '62113150': connection to PepperstoneUK-Demo lost
    MJ    0    09:56:47.209    Network    '62113150': authorized on PepperstoneUK-Demo through LD1-O (ping: 75.16 ms, build 5370)
    QK    0    09:56:47.209    Network    '62113150': previous successful authorization performed from 47.64.115.2 on 2026.04.05 05:14:13
    ID    0    09:56:48.038    Network    '62113150': terminal synchronized with Pepperstone Limited: 1 positions, 0 orders, 1710 symbols, 0 spreads
    RK    0    09:56:48.038    Network    '62113150': trading has been enabled - hedging mode
    JR    0    09:56:49.492    Network    '62113150': scanning network for access points
    OR    0    09:56:57.940    Network    '62113150': scanning network finished
    JJ    0    09:56:57.940    Network    '62113150': auto connecting to a better access point with 94 % quality (previous: 87 %)
    DL    1    09:56:57.941    Network    '62113150': connection to PepperstoneUK-Demo lost
    OP    0    09:56:58.730    Network    '62113150': authorized on PepperstoneUK-Demo through LD2-WT (ping: 33.89 ms, build 5370)
    FH    0    09:56:58.730    Network    '62113150': previous successful authorization performed from 47.64.115.2 on 2026.04.05 10:56:46
    OF    0    09:56:59.311    Network    '62113150': terminal synchronized with Pepperstone Limited: 1 positions, 0 orders, 1710 symbols, 0 spreads
    HI    0    09:56:59.311    Network    '62113150': trading has been enabled - hedging mode
    DJ    1    10:00:22.034    Network    '62113150': connection to PepperstoneUK-Demo lost
    EN    0    10:01:12.843    Network    '62113150': authorized on PepperstoneUK-Demo through LD1-O (ping: 77.10 ms, build 5370)
    FN    0    10:01:12.843    Network    '62113150': previous successful authorization performed from 47.64.115.2 on 2026.04.05 10:56:58
    DP    0    10:01:14.094    Network    '62113150': terminal synchronized with Pepperstone Limited: 1 positions, 0 orders, 1710 symbols, 0 spreads
    KO    0    10:01:14.094    Network    '62113150': trading has been enabled - hedging mode
    OG    0    10:01:16.082    Network    '62113150': scanning network for access points
    RN    1    10:01:24.266    Network    '62113150': connection to PepperstoneUK-Demo lost
    NG    0    10:01:24.491    Network    '62113150': scanning network finished
    CO    0    10:01:24.491    Network    '62113150': auto connecting to a better access point with 94 % quality (previous: 87 %)
    LN    0    10:01:28.317    Network    '62113150': authorized on PepperstoneUK-Demo through LD1 (ping: 32.06 ms, build 5370)
    HL    0    10:01:28.317    Network    '62113150': previous successful authorization performed from 47.64.115.2 on 2026.04.05 11:01:12
    DQ    0    10:01:28.930    Network    '62113150': terminal synchronized with Pepperstone Limited: 1 positions, 0 orders, 1710 symbols, 0 spreads
    KL    0    10:01:28.930    Network    '62113150': trading has been enabled - hedging mode
    FE    2    15:45:14.124    WebView    couldn't find WebView2 Runtime


    I am going to copy the last two directly from the journal line so it contains at least a date:

    2026.04.05 10:01:28.930    Network    '62113150': trading has been enabled - hedging mode
    2026.04.05 15:45:14.124    WebView    couldn't find WebView2 Runtime


    If I want to hit a button, I have to click a few cms to the left of it. I am using Ubuntu with the wine version of MT5, using the installation script.

    Ilya Filatov
    Ilya Filatov | 6 Apr 2026 at 07:58
    Thiago Ferreira #:
    Has this problem been resolved?
    The colours are still not customisable. And yes, for those who use foreign and closed source code -- this can be a big inconvenience.
    Thiago Ferreira
    Thiago Ferreira | 6 Apr 2026 at 14:22
    Ilya Filatov #:
    The colours still can't be customised. And yes, for those who use foreign and closed source code, this can be a major inconvenience.
    I didn't understand "foreign and closed source code". What did you mean?
    Alain Verleyen
    Alain Verleyen | 6 Apr 2026 at 15:41
    Tobias Johannes Zimmer #:

    OK


    If I want to hit a button, I have to click a few cms to the left of it. I am using Ubuntu with the wine version of MT5, using the installation script.

    What you posted is missing essential information about your exact config.
    Alain Verleyen
    Alain Verleyen | 6 Apr 2026 at 15:43
    Ilya Filatov #:
    The colours are still not customisable. And yes, for those who use foreign and closed source code -- this can be a big inconvenience.
    Colours can be customized. What is the problem ?
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