How to Login Your Trading Account in MT5 (Step-by-Step Guide)

If you’ve already created a trading account with any broker, the next step is to connect it to your MetaTrader 5 (MT5) platform on your laptop or computer. This blog tutorial is perfect and just the same for any brokers.

This guide will walk you through the exact process—from opening MT5 to successfully logging in.

🔐 Your Trading Account Details

This is just a sample trading account details created for the purpose of illustration on this blog.

If your broker already send the following details to your email, that means your account opening is finished and successful. Use the following credentials sent by your broker to your email in logging in your trading account to MT5.

• Login: 225200
• Password: RY%aseq5
• Server: CXMDirect-Demo
• Currency: USD

Step 1: Open MetaTrader 5 (MT5)

Locate the MetaTrader 5 application on your laptop or desktop. Double-click to launch the platform. Wait for it to fully load

Step 2: Go to Login to Trade Account

On the top menu, click File. Select “Login to Trade Account”.
Alternatively: Press Ctrl + L on your keyboard

Step 3: Enter Your Account Details
You may search the name of your broker in the search on the pop-up window, or if you are prompted to put your details, just input the following details of yours:

sample details

• Login: 225200
• Password: RY%aseq5
• Server: CXMDirect-Demo

Important Tips: Make sure there are no extra spaces and use exact capitalization for the server name.

Step 4: Select the Correct Server

Click the Server dropdown and look for: CXMDirect-Demo (or whatever server your broker gives you)

• Click “Scan”
• Wait for MT5 to detect available servers

Step 5: Click Login
Click the Login button. Wait a few seconds for connection

Step 6: Confirm Successful Login
You’ll know you’re successfully logged in when:
✅ Bottom-right shows green connection bars
✅ Your balance and equity appear
✅ The trade tab shows your account details
✅ You saw your full name.

Troubleshooting Tips

If login fails:

• ❌ Double-check login and password
• ❌ Ensure correct server: CXMDirect-Demo
• ❌ Check your internet connection
• ❌ Restart MT5 and try again

Final Thoughts

You’re now connected to your trading account using MT5. From here, you can:

• Start placing trades
• Test your algorithmic strategies
• Run backtests and optimizations