MetaTrader 5 on Linux

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

1 065 557

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

Warning: All rights to these materials are reserved by MetaQuotes Ltd. Copying or reprinting of these materials in whole or in part is prohibited.

MetaQuotes

www.metaquotes.net

MetaQuotes Ltd is the software development company. One of our products is the MetaTrader 5 trading platform intended for trading in different financial markets.
Use the links below to download the latest builds:
• MetaTrader 5 Client Terminal - https://download.terminal.free/cdn/web/metaquotes.ltd/mt5/mt5setup.exe
• MetaTrader 5 iPhone - https://download.terminal.free/cdn/mobile/mt5/ios

Other articles by this author

Last comments | Go to discussion (346)

Alain Verleyen | 6 Apr 2026 at 15:41

Tobias Johannes Zimmer #:

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 | 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 ?

Marciano Santos | 22 Apr 2026 at 17:51

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.

If you're referring to changing indicator colours, I'm using Linux Mint 22.3 and changing indicator colours has been working for years, but there's a trick to it:

In the colour window, double-click on the colour square and, on the keyboard, hold down the ALT key (left) and press down arrow. This will open the colour menu.

I think there's a bug with the graphical interface, but this shortcut works fine.

Ilya Filatov | 24 Apr 2026 at 11:15

Thiago Ferreira #:
I didn't understand "foreign and closed source". What did you mean by that?

Compiled files by unauthorised people.

Thiago Ferreira | 29 Apr 2026 at 23:32

Ilya Filatov #:
Files compiled by unauthorised persons.

I still don't quite understand your point. Anyone can create and compile indicators, including those native to MT5. Apart from that, I don't see any other way of doing it (is it a workaround?), unless the indicator code has an error. The real problem is the colour picker bug via Wine, which affects both native and custom indicators, but which can be worked around using the trick Marciano posted in #344. I myself didn't know about this keyboard tip until I read his comment.

Neural Networks: From Theory to Practice

Nowadays, every trader must have heard of neural networks and knows how cool it is to use them. The majority believes that those who can deal with neural networks are some kind of superhuman. In this article, I will try to explain to you the neural network architecture, describe its applications and show examples of practical use.

General information on Trading Signals for MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5

MetaTrader 4 / MetaTrader 5 Trading Signals is a service allowing traders to copy trading operations of a Signals Provider. Our goal was to develop the new massively used service protecting Subscribers and relieving them of unnecessary costs.

Order Strategies. Multi-Purpose Expert Advisor

This article centers around strategies that actively use pending orders, a metalanguage that can be created to formally describe such strategies and the use of a multi-purpose Expert Advisor whose operation is based on those descriptions

Interview with Alexey Masterov (ATC 2012)

We do our best to introduce all the leading Championship Participants to our audience in reasonable time. To achieve that, we closely monitor the most promising contestants in our TOP-10 and arrange interviews with them. However, the sharp rise of Alexey Masterov (reinhard) up to the third place has become a real surprise!