signal usage confusion

 
hi. i m new to mql5.com. i have subscribed many signals but i don't know the basics. the question is , Do i need to turn my mt4 on for 24hours to copy signals?
 
uzair346:
hi. i m new to mql5.com. i have subscribed many signals but i don't know the basics. the question is , Do i need to turn my mt4 on for 24hours to copy signals?

Hi and welcome :)

Short answer is you either need to :

a) Leave your PC on 24/5 with MT running
b) Rent a VPS
c) Register (rent) a Virtual Server through MQL 

The following articles should help you decide which route is best for you:

https://www.mql5.com/en/articles/1171

https://www.mql5.com/en/forum/10773

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