MetaTrader 5 on Linux

MetaTrader 5 — Trading | 18 January 2013, 07:18

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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.

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Original article: https://www.mql5.com/ru/articles/625

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wy1998 | 15 Dec 2025 at 12:02

Problem solved.

1) Empty the files in the windows/Fonts directory

2) Copy simsun.ttc into it!

Then, the problem is restored.

6ulpycpi | 1 Feb 2026 at 23:29

Hello,

UPDATE 01/02/2026 - SERIOUS MT5 crash under Linux Wine 10 - impossible to restart = mandatory restore!

leompinheiro | 5 Mar 2026 at 16:49

I read the discussion, the comments and everything I could find on how to run MT5 on linux.

My conclusion is that it doesn't always work and when it does, it doesn't provide the security to operate in the real financial market.

Locally I'm still using linux mint, but I'm going to run MT5 on windows, inside a docker container.

I hope that with docker (win11) I'll get more stability.

Cheers.

JRandomTrader | 5 Mar 2026 at 22:36

leompinheiro #:

I have read discussions, comments and everything I could find about how to run MT5 on linux.

I have come to the conclusion that it doesn't always work, and when it does, it doesn't provide the security to run on the real financial market.

Locally I am still using linux mint, but am going to run MT5 on windows, inside a docker container.

I'm hoping to get more stability with docker (win11).

I moved MT5 to linux (Debian) back when MT5 stopped working on 32-bit WinXP. Since then I haven't had Windows at all. And algo trading in MT5 on MOEX is my only source of income for over 3 years now. So it works.

Thiago Ferreira | 5 Mar 2026 at 23:19

"Your post "### INSTABILITY..." has been removed from topic "Discussion of article "MetaTrader 5 on Linux"" by a moderator. Reason: AI-generated answer"

Well... Now this? When we plan to write a quality comment, down to the smallest detail, our post is deleted? They deleted my post.

But the summary is: Don't waste your time trying to run MT5 on Linux until you have a native installer for Linux.

The current recommendation for Linux users is to create a VM with Windows 11, which can also be Windows LTSC or even a Windows Server (in my case I use Windows Server 2019 configured as a desktop).

For those who don't have a good PC with at least 6GB of RAM, the alternative is to hire a VPS.

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