Help CenterAn Investor Password in MetaTrader 5 (MT5) is a read-only login that allows someone to view your trading account without being able to make any trades.
There are 2 different methods to change the investor password.
Option 1 via MT5 Terminal
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Open your MT5 Terminal.
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Go to Tools > Options > Server tab.
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Click on Change next to the password field.
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In the window that appears:
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Enter your current master password.
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Check the box “Change investor (read only) password”.
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Enter your new investor password and confirm it.
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Option 2 via Navigator Panel
- Open your MT5 Terminal and ensure you're logged into your trading account.
- In the Navigator panel, right-click on your account name and select "Change Password."
- Right click on your account and click change password
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In the window that appears:
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- Enter your current master password.
- Check the box “Change investor (read only) password”.
- Enter your new investor password and confirm it.
What’s it for?
- To share your trading performance with others, such as potential investors or followers.
- To allow third parties, like mentors or account managers, to track your activity.
- In copy trading setups, it serves as verification or proof of your trading history.