How to Copy Trades Between Any MetaTrader Accounts (MT4 ↔ MT5 Universal Guide)

Are you managing multiple funded accounts across different Prop Firms?
Or perhaps you need to bridge the gap between an old MT4 Expert Advisor and a modern MT5 broker?

The challenge is often the same: you need to mirror your positions between platforms efficiently, regardless of the direction.

Whether you need to copy from MT4 to MT5, MT5 to MT4, or even between accounts on the same platform, technical barriers often get in the way:

• Different Symbol Names: One broker uses GOLD, the other XAUUSD.
• Suffixes: EURUSD vs EURUSD.pro.
• Platform Barriers: Connecting MQL4 and MQL5 usually requires complex bridges.

In this guide, I will show you how to set up a Universal Local Trade Copier system that solves all these issues automatically using TradeSync Pro.

🔗 A Truly Universal Bridge

Unlike standard copiers that are often limited to one direction, a professional Universal Bridge allows you to copy trades in any combination:

• MT4 ➜ MT5 (Great for modern Prop Firms)
• MT5 ➜ MT4 (Perfect for using MT5 features on MT4 brokers)
• MT4 ➜ MT4 or MT5 ➜ MT5 (Standard mirroring)

This flexibility is achieved by using a unique single-file solution that acts as both a Transmitter and a Receiver, depending on how you configure it.

⚡ Why “Local” Copying is Essential

Many traders use web-based tools, but for a professional setup, Local Copying (running directly on your PC or VPS) offers superior performance:

1. Speed: TradeSync Pro typically synchronizes trades in under 500ms, drastically reducing slippage.
2. Reliability: By using Atomic File Synchronization technology, the copier ensures that no trade data is corrupted, even if your terminal crashes or during high-impact news events.

🧩 The “Symbol Mapping” Nightmare: Solved

The biggest frustration when setting up a copier is symbol mapping. If your Sender has GER30 and your Receiver has DAX40, a standard copier will fail.

You usually have to manually type: GER30 = DAX40

TradeSync Pro introduces a Smart Auto-Mapping Engine.

You no longer need to configure complex lists. The receiver reads the incoming symbol (e.g. GOLD) and automatically scans your Market Watch to find the correct match (e.g. XAUUSD).

It also automatically handles prefixes (like m.EURUSD) and suffixes (like EURUSD.pro) without you lifting a finger.

🛠 Step-by-Step Setup Guide

Here is how to set up the bridge in less than 5 minutes.

Step 1: The Transmitter (Sender)

Open the terminal where your trades originate (MT4 or MT5).

1. Drag TradeSync Pro onto any chart.
2. Set Operation_Mode to TRANSMITTER.
3. Choose a ChannelName (e.g. FastCopier1).
4. Optional: Use MagicFilter to copy trades from a specific EA.

Step 2: The Receiver (Copier)

Open the terminal where you want to copy the trades (MT4 or MT5).

1. Drag TradeSync Pro onto any chart.
2. Set Operation_Mode to RECEIVER.
3. Crucial: Make sure ChannelName matches exactly.
4. Leave SymbolMapping empty (Smart Engine handles it).
5. Set your LotMultiplier or use FixedLotSize.

📺 Watch the Video Tutorial

Prefer to see it in action? Watch the full installation and live testing guide:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRyAX9rdigM

🧠 Advanced Features for Pro Traders

• Reverse Trading: A Buy on the sender becomes a Sell on the receiver.
• Manual Trading: Copy manual trades or restrict to EA trades using MagicFilter.
• Self-Healing: Automatically retries rejected trades (requotes, market closed).

Conclusion

Synchronizing your accounts shouldn't be complicated. TradeSync Pro automates mapping, synchronization and error handling, allowing you to focus purely on your trading strategy.

You can download the tool here:

• MT5: https://www.mql5.com/en/market/product/163409
• MT4: https://www.mql5.com/en/market/product/163411

Note: To unlock full MT4 ↔ MT5 functionality, both versions must be installed on the same PC or VPS.