Step-by-Step Infrastructure Guide

How to Setup a Forex VPS for 24/7 EAs

Learn how to deploy your automated Expert Advisors on a high-availability cloud server with sub-millisecond execution to your broker.

Time: 5 Minutes Sub-1ms Latency 99.99% Uptime
1

Select a VPS Location Near Your Broker Server

Choose a Windows VPS provider with server nodes located close to your broker data centers:

  • London (Equinix LD4): Ideal for UK & European ECN brokers (IC Markets, Pepperstone, FTMO).
  • New York (Equinix NY4): Ideal for US indices, crypto, and US-regulated brokers.
  • Minimum Specs: 2 vCPU, 4GB RAM, 50GB NVMe SSD on Windows Server 2019/2022.
2

Connect via Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP)

Open Remote Desktop Connection on Windows (press Win + R, type mstsc, and hit Enter) or download Microsoft Remote Desktop on Mac / iOS / Android.

Computer: your-vps-ip-address:port
Username: Administrator
Password: [Your VPS Password]
3

Download & Install MetaTrader 4 or MetaTrader 5

Inside the remote VPS desktop, launch the browser (Chrome or Edge) and download your broker's official MT4/MT5 setup installer. Complete installation and log in to your live or prop firm evaluation trading account.

4

Transfer Your EA (.ex4/.ex5) and Set Files

You can directly copy files from your local computer and paste them into the VPS desktop via RDP clipboard:

Path: MT4/MT5 > File > Open Data Folder > MQL4 (or MQL5) > Experts
5

Configure Auto-Start & Disconnect RDP

Place a shortcut of your MetaTrader terminal in the Windows Startup folder (shell:startup) so it reopens automatically if the server reboots for Windows updates. Once verified, simply close the Remote Desktop window—your EAs will continue trading uninterrupted 24/7.

✓ Important: Do NOT click "Shut Down" or "Log Off" inside the VPS. Just click the "X" button on the top RDP blue bar to disconnect safely.

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