Advantages of using Exness VPS

Let us look at a few benefits:

• Speed: VPS servers are located in close proximity to Exness trading servers located in Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Singapore, Miami, and Johannesburg; this ensures fast and reliable execution.
• Stability: The VPS is independent of the quality of your internet connection because it is a virtual computer; therefore, your personal internet connection will not affect the execution of orders.
• 24-hour trading: Trade using Expert Advisors (EA) even when your computer is off.
• Portability: Use this on any operating system (Windows, Mac OS, Linux) or device (desktop, tablets, phones, laptops).
• Mobility: Access your account and trade from anywhere in the world.

You are welcome to use your own VPS to trade on our servers. However we cannot ensure the quality of your VPS connection, so we encourage you to apply for Exness VPS and give it a try.

Applying

Exness VPS is available free to anyone who meets the criteria, and can be applied for from the Personal Area (PA).

• Exness VPS criteria
• How to apply for Exness VPS
• Can I lose access to Exness VPS?
• Can I apply for more than one Exness VPS?
• How many trading platforms can be used with Exness VPS?

Note: some features here are not available for older versions of Exness VPS, but there are plans to introduce them soon. Please contact Support for further assistance in the meantime.

Exness VPS criteria

Exness VPS requires meeting criteria on overall account balance and/or total trading volume. These criteria may appear differently depending on your registered country, so we recommend logging into your PA (Settings > Private Virtual Server) to confirm these criteria.

Note: The criteria tracker is not available for accounts with an older VPS service active.

Trading volume criteria

Trading volume does not consider Social Trading/Portfolio Management trading accounts created by Investors, but trading accounts used by Strategy Providers and Portfolio Managers to trade do count towards this total.

How do I calculate traded volume in lots?

It helps to understand how to calculate a trading instrument’s lot contribution to the overall trading volume criteria of USD 500 000 (over 30 calendar days).

First, remember that any fully traded lot will consist of an open and close position, which combined is defined as a single round turn lot. Open orders are defined as a single lot; when that order is closed, it becomes a round turn lot.

The contract size of the instrument is calculated as trading volume once when the order is opened, and again when the order is closed. In other words, a fully traded order (open and close) contributes the trading instrument’s contract size twice to your trading volume.

For example:

• 1 open lot of USDJPY contributes USD 100 000 to your trading volume.
• Upon closing 1 open lot of USDJPY, this becomes a round turn lot and contributes USD 200 000 USD to your trading volume.
• So to achieve the USD 500 000 trading volume criteria, only 2.5 USDJPY fully traded lots are required.

To calculate how many fully traded lots you need by trading instrument, simply apply the following calculation:

Fully traded lot = ((traded volume in USD / base currency to USD rate) / contract size) / 2

This calculation can be applied to any trading instrument; as shown below with a USD 500 000 trading volume:

• Cryptocurrency: if BTCUSD price = 30,000, then ((500,000 / 30,000) / 1) / 2 = 8.5 round turn lots.
• Forex: if EURUSD price = 1.07, then ((500,000 / 1.07) / 100,000) / 2 = 2.3 round turn lots.
• Indices: if JPY225 is 0.0078 against USD on contract size of 26,000, then ((500,000 / 0.0078) / 26,000) / 2 = 1 232 round turn lots.
• Shares: if TSLA share is USD116, then ((500,000 / 116) / 100) / 2 = 22 round turn lots.
• Energies: if UKOIL price is USD 84, then ((500,000 / 84) / 1,000) / 2 = 3 round turn lots.

Therefore, in these examples, it would only require the round turn lot amount to be traded within 30 calendar days to qualify for Exness VPS (if your overall account balance is between USD 500 and 999). Remember to always consider the base currency mid price (between bid and ask) at the time of the order to guide conversions of lots into USD.

How to apply for Exness VPS

1. Log in to your Personal Area
2. Click Settings (left-hand menu)
3. Open the Virtual Private Server tab
4. If you meet the criteria, you will see confirmation that you do.
5. Click Request VPS hosting.
6. Select the number of available trading terminals, and operating system language from the preferences presented, and then click Order VPS hosting to confirm.
7. Accept the VPS User Agreement by clicking Accept and continue.
8. Your application for Exness VPS has now been submitted. Return here to check on the status of your request; when it displays “Online”, it is ready to use.

Once Exness VPS is online, you will need to follow some steps to connect to Exness VPS.

Can I lose access to Exness VPS?

You will lose access to Exness VPS if you fail to meet all trading volume criteria below:

• Trading volume of USD 500 000 or more (or the equivalent in any currency/asset) over a 30 day period.
• Trading volume of USD 4,500,000 or more (or the equivalent in any currency/asset) over a 90 day period.
• Trading volume of USD 18,000,000 or more (or the equivalent in any currency/asset) over a 180 day period.

Only one time period criteria is needed to keep Exness VPS access.

• You breach the Exness VPS terms of use.

More about time period criteria

The 90 day period is unlocked on the 91st day after VPS issuance; the 180 day period on the 181st day. The 90 day period and 180 day period are only measured once the next 30 day period is completed, i.e 121st day for a full 90 day period, 211th day for a full 180 day period. Only orders opened and closed during the period are considered within that period. Pending orders do not contribute to the 30/90/180 day trading volume.

Please read about Exness VPS restoration for more about losing access to Exness VPS.

Can I apply for more than one Exness VPS?

Only one Exness VPS is provided per PA. However, Exness VPS can be used with any trading account available in your PA.

How many MetaTrader terminals can be used with Exness VPS?

During the Exness VPS application process, you can request up to 5 trading terminals for MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5. One MultiTerminal comes installed by default.

Note: browsers cannot be installed on your VPS desktop, as the service is strictly reserved for trading.

Connecting

Once your application for Exness VPS is complete, your PA will display it as Online and Exness VPS is now available for you to connect to.

1. Log in to your Personal Area
2. Click Settings left-hand menu
3. Open the Virtual Private Server tab
4. Next to the Virtual Private Server header, confirm that Exness VPS is Online.
5. Click Login.
6. A pop-up displays your Exness VPS credentials (VPS Address, VPS Login, and VPS Password).
7. Click Follow VPS connection instructions and on-screen instructions (detailed below) for you to follow will pop up.
8. Once you have completed the instructions, you will be connected to Exness VPS.

Before using Exness VPS for trading, we highly recommend learning how to manage Exness VPS which allows you to set a unique password, install Expert Advisors, and more.

For Windows

Here are detailed instructions on how to connect with your Exness VPS credentials on a Windows-based device.

1. Type Remote Desktop Connection in the Start menu and then run this program.
2. Enter the VPS Address (shown in step 6 above) where required.
3. If you plan on using Expert Advisors (EA), follow these additional steps before continuing:
   1. Click Show Options in the Remote Desktop Connection window.
   2. Find the Local Resources tab. Under Local devices and resources, select More.
   3. Tick the box closest to the file path where your EAs are located, then click OK. Note: Exness does not have access to any of your personal files on the VPS, ensuring the security of your files at all times.
4. Now click Connect.
5. Enter the VPS Login and VPS Password (shown in step 6 above) and confirm the credentials by clicking OK.

For Mac

Here are detailed instructions on how to connect with your Exness VPS credentials on a Mac-based device.

1. Download the Microsoft Remote Desktop application from the app store.
2. Run the application and click Add PC.
3. Enter the VPS Address (shown in step 6 above) in the PC Name entry.
4. Select the User Account dropdown and select Add User Account.
5. Enter the VPS Login and VPS Password (shown in step 6 above) and confirm the credentials by clicking Add.
6. Click Add to complete this setup.
7. Select and run this remote PC in the Microsoft Remote Desktop app. Click Continue if presented with a confirmation message.

Note: If you enter Exness VPS credentials incorrectly several times, your IP address will be temporarily frozen out of the VPS service; wait about an hour before trying again.

Managing

Once you have connected to Exness VPS, we recommend taking some time to set your preferences. All the instructions below should be followed while logged in to the virtual computer provided by Exness VPS.

• Set your VPS password
• Installing an Expert Advisor
• Restarting the VPS
• Deleting the VPS

Note: some features here are not available for older versions of Exness VPS, but there are plans to introduce them soon. Please contact Support for further assistance in the meantime.

Set your VPS password

Follow these steps to set your VPS password:

1. Follow the steps to connect to Exness VPS using your Exness VPS login and password.
2. Once logged into the virtual computer, click the Start (Windows icon) menu and click on the user avatar and select Change account settings.
3. Click Sign-in options from the left-hand menu, then Change under the Password header.
4. Enter in the current password, then click Next.
5. Now enter your new password twice, and create an optional hint to help you remember it. Click Next to confirm the new password.
6. Your VPS password has now been set.

For Exness VPS running Windows (2012):

Some VPS containers run Windows (2012) by default, so require the following steps to set a password:

1. Follow the steps to connect to Exness VPS using your Exness VPS login and password.
2. Click Start and select Control Panel (set the View by option to Category from the top-right of the window).
3. Select Add or remove user accounts from under the User Accounts category and then choose the account titled User.
4. Click Change the Password and enter your new password twice. You can set an optional hint for your password here too. Click Change Password to confirm.
5. Your VPS password has now been set.

While it may be possible to log in to the VPS with any MT-based trading account, it is strongly recommended your use of Exness VPS is for your own personal trading accounts. Please refer to the Exness terms of use for more information.

To reset your VPS password

1. Log in to your Personal Area
2. Click Settings left-hand menu
3. Open the Virtual Private Server tab
4. Click the gear symbol, and then click Reset Password
5. Confirm that you want to reset your password
6. Your VPS password will now be reset

We highly recommend you set a new password after resetting, by following the steps above.

Installing an Expert Advisor

To install an Expert Advisor (EA) in MetaTrader 4:

1. Launch MetaTrader 4
2. Click File > Open Data Folder
3. Open the MQL4 folder and paste the files for experts, scripts, and indicators into the corresponding folders (Expert Advisors, Scripts, Indicators)
4. Restart MetaTrader 4

If your EA is an .exe file, save it to your remote desktop and contact Support for further assistance.

Restarting the VPS

Restarting the VPS can help in the following cases:

• VPS is slow
• EA has been installed but isn’t working
• Other VPS issues

New order requests, order modifications, and order cancellations are not possible on trading platforms installed to the VPS once it is restarted. However, open orders will remain active with any Expert Advisors continuing to run.

To prevent the loss of trading information when restarting the VPS, disable any auto-trading settings and enable them after the reboot is completed, or monitor the running status of Expert Advisors.

To restart your VPS from your Personal Area:

1. Log in to your Personal Area
2. Click Settings left-hand menu
3. Open the Virtual Private Server tab
4. Click Reboot and then confirm the reboot action
5. The VPS server will now reboot

To restart your VPS while logged in:

1. Click on Start (Windows icon)
2. Click on the power button and choose Restart

Deleting the VPS

When you delete your VPS all user data, including Expert Advisors, are cleaned from the system. This process is irreversible, but can prove useful as a factory reset.

1. Log in to your Personal Area
2. Click Settings left-hand menu
3. Open the Virtual Private Server tab
4. Click the gear icon, and then select Delete Server
5. Confirm that you want to delete the server

VPS restoration

It is possible to lose access to your Exness VPS if:

• Trading volume of USD 500 000 or more (or the equivalent in any currency/asset) over a 30 day period.
• Trading volume of USD 4,500,000 or more (or the equivalent in any currency/asset) over a 90 day period.
• Trading volume of USD 18,000,000 or more (or the equivalent in any currency/asset) over a 180 day period.

Only one time period criteria is needed to keep Exness VPS access.

• You breach the Exness VPS terms of use.

As there are limited amounts of Exness VPS on offer, we can only maintain this feature for active and compliant users. Learn more about how to calculate traded volume in lots to better understand how to meet the trading volume criteria.

If you fail to meet the required criteria for 30 consecutive calendar days, your VPS will be terminated with all your VPS user data cleared and irrecoverable.

VPS inactivity warnings are sent periodically over 30 consecutive calendar days (day 20, 28, 29, and 30 specifically). If the required criteria are still not met, the VPS is terminated. Pending orders do not contribute to total trading volume.

How to restore Exness VPS

You are welcome to reapply for Exness VPS whenever is most convenient for you; by meeting the Exness account criteria, and then following the same steps as when you apply for Exness VPS. Please note that only trading volume is considered for qualifying criteria when reapplying for Exness VPS.

When Exness VPS is terminated, all user data contained within the virtual computer is deleted, including any saved Expert Advisors, timezone preferences, and custom passwords. User data cannot be restored and is permanently lost.

Terms of use

• VPS suspension
• Provision of Services

The terms of use for the VPS service are very important to understand to ensure a positive experience for the user.

Responsibility

The user is responsible for the required internet access and hardware necessary to operate a VPS account. Exness provides the user with a VPS container, which includes pre-installed MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 trading platform software.

Exness is responsible for monitoring the uptime of the MT servers the user’s MT terminal connects to. Exness is not responsible for monitoring the correct functioning of the user’s MT terminal, as this remains the responsibility of the user including but is not limited to:

• The MT terminal’s connection to the server
• MT terminal restarts
• Running status of the user’s Expert Advisors

Liability

Exness is not liable for losses which may occur as a result of an inability to access the VPS service, or as a result of connectivity issues between the MT terminal and Exness server. Further, Exness is not liable for losses occurring as a result of trading scripts (Expert Advisors, etc) installed in the VPS, including those that have been installed incorrectly and/or with assistance from Exness Support.

It is the responsibility of the user to contact Support in a timely manner to resolve any issues. While any resolutions are in progress, the user is expected to take appropriate action pertaining to their trading strategy, and the current status of their container or MT terminal. Support may not be able to respond instantly to issues arising from the use of the VPS service, so do allow a reasonable amount of time to address a query or issue. Your satisfaction is our highest priority but the nature of timezones, connectivity and so on can challenge or limit our ability to respond.

Unacceptable Use

Exness VPS should only be used for trading with the Exness server. Exness VPS may not be used in any manner that constitutes an unacceptable use, including but not limited to use that may be unlawful, illegal, or inappropriate.

VPS suspension

If you fail to meet the minimum required total trading volume of USD 500 000 for 30 consecutive calendar days from the VPS date of issue, the VPS service will be terminated; all VPS user data is cleared and irrecoverable in the process. Learn more about calculating traded volume in lots to avoid failing to meet these criteria.

Warnings are sent periodically over 30 consecutive calendar days (day 20, 28, 29, and 30 specifically). Pending orders do not contribute to total trading volume.

Provision of Services

Exness provides the user with a VPS container that includes pre-installed MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 client software.

From time to time, Exness may be required to perform critical and non-critical updates to a user’s VPS. This may result in the VPS being unavailable, and trading from the VPS may not be possible during that period. Exness will endeavor to give users advanced notice of these updates and, where possible, perform these updates outside of core market hours.

However, Exness reserves the right to perform critical updates at any time and without notice.

The user acknowledges and confirms that Exness shall not be held liable for any failure of the VPS service, including but not limited to power failures, technical failures, system failures, or any other failure of technical nature.

The user acknowledges that VPS hosting is controlled by a third party and Exness shall not be liable for any failures in relation to the VPS hosting.