How to Copy Trades From MT4 to MT5 Automatically (Free, No Coding)
MT4 and MT5 can't talk to each other natively — but a local trade copier bridges them in milliseconds. Full step-by-step setup with CopyConnectFX, including cross-broker symbol mapping.
MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 are, famously, not compatible with each other. Different code language, different order systems, different everything. So when your signal provider trades on MT4 but your funded account is MT5 — or the other way round — you need a bridge. Here's how to build one in 10 minutes, for free.
Why MT4 → MT5 copying is normally hard
- MT4 uses "orders", MT5 uses "positions + deals" — a copier must translate between the two models correctly, including partial closes (MT4 even changes the ticket number when you partially close!).
- Different brokers name symbols differently:
XAUUSD,GOLD,XAUUSD.a,XAUUSDm… - Pending orders, SL/TP modifications and trailing stops all need to mirror in real time, not just market entries.
CopyConnectFX handles all of this out of the box — it was built specifically to make the four directions (MT4→MT4, MT4→MT5, MT5→MT4, MT5→MT5) behave identically.
What you need
- A Windows PC or VPS with both terminals installed (MT4 for the master, MT5 for the slave — or any combination).
- A free CopyConnectFX account.
- 10 minutes. No coding, no DLLs, no bridges to configure.
The setup in 7 steps
- Log into both accounts — MT4 terminal on the master account, MT5 terminal on the slave account, same machine.
- Download the EAs from your dashboard's Downloads page: the MT4 Sender and the MT5 Receiver.
- Install them: in each terminal, File → Open Data Folder →
MQL4\Experts(orMQL5\Experts) → paste the file → refresh Navigator. - Allow the dashboard connection: Tools → Options → Expert Advisors → tick "Allow WebRequest" and add
https://www.copyconnectfx.com. - Attach the Sender to any MT4 chart, and the Receiver to any MT5 chart. Make sure AutoTrading is green in both.
- Pair each terminal with a one-time code from the dashboard ("+ Add New Terminal").
- Test: open a 0.01-lot trade on MT4 — it appears on MT5 in well under a second, usually under 10 ms.
Every one of these steps is broken down click-by-click, with screenshots, in the Get Started guide.
Cross-broker setups: symbol mapping
Copying between two different brokers? Open the Receiver EA's settings (F7) and use:
SymbolMap— explicit pairs:XAUUSD=GOLD;GBPUSD=GBPUSD.aSymbolSuffix— if your broker just adds a suffix to everything:.aorm
Controlling the copied lot size
| Mode | What it does |
|---|---|
| Same lot | Exact mirror of the master's size |
| Fixed lot | Every copy uses e.g. 0.01 |
| Multiplier | Master × 0.5, × 2, × anything |
| Balance / equity ratio | Auto-scales to account size — a $1k account copies a $10k master at 1/10 size |
| Risk % | Sizes each copy so the master's SL risks a fixed % of your equity |
To see what a given risk percentage actually works out to in lots on your account, use the free lot size calculator — it covers forex, gold, indices and crypto, and handles the quote-currency conversion that trips up most calculators.
Why this beats every "signal" workaround
Telegram signal copiers, webhook chains and manual copying all share the same flaws: seconds of delay, missed modifications, and no partial-close handling. A local copier mirrors everything — entries, SL/TP changes, trailing stops, partial closes, deletions — with the master and slave never more than 100 ms apart, and a realtime dashboard proving it on every trade.
Ready? Start the 10-minute setup — free, no card, no license keys.
Frequently asked questions
Can MT4 copy trades to MT5 directly?＋
Not natively — MT4 and MT5 are separate platforms with incompatible code. You need a trade copier that speaks both. CopyConnectFX translates between them automatically and supports all four directions, free.
How fast is MT4 to MT5 trade copying?＋
With a local copier like CopyConnectFX, typically under 10 milliseconds, because both terminals run on the same machine and no internet round-trip is involved.
What if my two brokers use different symbol names?＋
Add a one-line mapping in the Receiver EA, for example XAUUSD=GOLD;EURUSD=EURUSD.a — or just set a symbol suffix. Done.
Do both terminals need to be on the same computer?＋
Yes — that's what makes it instant and unbreakable. Any Windows PC or a basic $6/month Windows VPS runs both terminals comfortably.
Copy trades between MT4 & MT5 in milliseconds
Free local trade copier with a realtime web dashboard. Set up in 10 minutes — no coding.
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