To enhance your trading experience with Exness, installing MetaTrader 4 or MetaTrader 5 on your desktop device allows you to manage multiple trading accounts with the use of extensive features and functionalities.

MetaTrader 5 is the latest trading platform developed by MetaQuotes Software Corp, a leading company in trading software. It is the fifth generation of the platform and comes with additional features and tools, including customizable timeframes and new order types, compared to its predecessor, MetaTrader 4.

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In this article, we will go through the steps on how to install MT5 and MT4 on Linux.

Do note that steps may vary depending on your chosen distribution of Linux; Ubuntu, Fedora, and Debian are some of the few examples. This guide will still prove helpful as most distributions of the Linux OS generally follow the same steps.

How to install MetaTrader 5 on Linux:

1. First, download and install Wine from the Software Center or a similar application center. 
2. Download the MetaTrader 5 application from the Exness site. 
3. In the folder where you have downloaded the MT5 installation file, open the file with Wine.
4. The MT5 installation application will appear.
5. Follow the on-screen prompts to install MT5. 
6. Once the installation is complete, click Finish. 

How to install MetaTrader 4 on Linux:

1. First, download and install Wine from the Software Center or a similar application center. 
2. Download the MetaTrader 4 application from the Exness site. 
3. In the folder where you have downloaded the MT4 installation file, right-click on the file and select Open with Other Application.
4. Select Wine Windows Program Loader from the list of options.
5. The MT4 installation application will appear.
6. Follow the on-screen prompts to install MT4. 
7. Once the installation is complete, click Finish.

Important:

If your distribution of Linux is experiencing issues with launching MT4 or MT5 after following these steps, we recommend installing PlayOnLinux from the Software Center to help your Linux launch the platform.

Do note that Software Center may have a different name, depending on your distribution of Linux. For example, in Fedora, it’s simply called Software. 

There are also alternative Windows emulators, which you may have installed prior. This includes PlayOnLinux, CrossOver, and PlayOnMac.