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.

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

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Victor Barboza | 24 Jul 2026 at 14:35

Mymtornos #:
Hi, Victor. I’m also using Ubuntu 26.04, with the latest version of Wine-11.12 Staging. I’ve tried both webview2.exe and MicrosoftEdgeWebView2RuntimeInstallerX64.exe… but I still can’t see the ‘Market’ window or log in to MQL5. I’ve installed corefonts and a few other fonts, but I still can’t get it to work. Do you have any tips on how to get this working?

I couldn’t get it to work either; I’ve tried loads of things, but it didn’t work, so I’ve given up on it. To install indicators here, the only way I can do it is via the source code.

vladimir “lada72” | 25 Jul 2026 at 10:19

Victor Barboza #:
I couldn’t get it to work either; I’ve tried loads of things, but it didn’t work, so I’ve given up on it. To install indicators here, the only way I can do it is via the source code.

Working on archlinux + bottles + flatpak

Thiago Ferreira | 29 Jul 2026 at 18:29

It’s a lot of effort for very little, guys! Just install it on a Windows VM and be happy!

Until there’s a native MT5 version for Linux, we’ll always have problems.

Ilya Filatov | 29 Jul 2026 at 20:25

Thiago Ferreira #:

It’s too much effort for nothing, lads! Just install it on a Windows virtual machine and be happy!

Until there’s a native version of MT5 for Linux, we’ll always have problems.

There’s no joy in a virtual machine! It’s a right faff to copy and paste code, or switch between terminal and browser windows, for example. I’ve got Wine 11.11 (Windows 11) running the latest terminal builds without any issues.

Thiago Ferreira | 5 Aug 2026 at 19:37

Ilya Filatov #:
There’s nothing good about a virtual machine! It’s a right faff to copy and paste code, and switch between terminal and browser windows, for example. My Wine 11.11 (Windows 11) works fine with the latest versions of the terminal.

Ah… but it’s up to you. I, for one, am fed up with all these little workarounds. I’ve used Bottles before; I had to reformat my system, and after reinstalling Bottles, I couldn’t get it to work again.

Regarding the points you mentioned, with a basic tweak to the VM you can sort all this out without getting frustrated:

1. Copy and paste: By enabling bidirectional clipboard sharing, Ctrl+C and Ctrl+V work normally and seamlessly between Linux and Windows.

2. Switching between windows: Using Seamless Mode or RDP, MT5 and MetaEditor appear as separate windows on your Linux desktop, integrated directly into your taskbar, without having to keep switching the entire VM screen.

3. Shared folders: You can map the MQL5 code folder directly on Linux and edit it using your preferred editor.

Wine 11.11 may well work fine today, but the advantage of a VM is its predictability. An update from MetaQuotes or to the operating system won’t suddenly break your working environment in the middle of the day. For those seeking stability and zero maintenance, a VM is still the better option.

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