MT4 and MT5 EA Hosting: Run Your Expert Advisor 24/7 Without a VPS
Upload your own compiled expert advisor (.ex4 or .ex5) and MetaCopier runs it in the cloud on your MetaTrader account, in its own dedicated MetaTrader terminal. The expert is monitored around the clock and restarted automatically. You follow its logs live from any browser, and every trade it opens can be copied to other accounts and platforms. No forex VPS to rent, no Windows server to maintain and no computer that has to stay on.
Why Host Your Expert Advisor With MetaCopier
- No VPS needed: no Windows server to rent, install, update or log in to
- Own terminal per expert: every EA runs isolated in its own MetaTrader terminal, separate from the copier
- Automatic restarts: the expert is restarted if it stops or if the broker connection does not come back
- Live status and logs: expert log and terminal journal in your browser, live, with download
- Built-in trade copying: copy the EA trades to other MetaTrader, cTrader, TradeLocker, DXtrade or MatchTrader accounts
- Works from any device: manage your EA from a Mac, Linux, tablet or phone
- Simple pricing: USD 0.23 per hosted expert per day, uploading files is free
Who Uses MetaCopier EA Hosting
Expert Advisor Developers
Keep your own robot trading live around the clock and follow its log from anywhere. Ship a new build by uploading it under the same name. Earlier versions stay available.
Traders Tired of Their Forex VPS
No Windows server to rent, patch and babysit. No remote desktop sessions and no MetaTrader terminal that silently froze over the weekend.
Mac and Mobile Traders
MetaTrader expert advisors need a Windows terminal. With MetaCopier the terminal runs in the cloud, so you can run an MT4 or MT5 EA while managing it from your Mac, your phone or any browser.
Signal Providers
Let your EA trade the master account and mirror every trade to your followers on MetaTrader, cTrader, TradeLocker and many more platforms. You can also monetize your EA as a trading signal.
Funded Account Traders
Run the expert on one account and copy its trades to several other accounts, each with its own risk settings.
Portfolio Builders
Run up to five experts per account on different symbols and timeframes, every one of them in its own isolated terminal.
How EA Hosting Works
- Upload your expert: add the compiled .ex4 or .ex5 file on the Files page of your project, together with presets, indicators, libraries or data files
- Attach it to an account: add the Custom EA feature to an MT4 or MT5 account and pick the expert, symbol, timeframe and an optional preset
- MetaCopier starts the terminal: a dedicated MetaTrader terminal logs in to your broker and attaches the expert to the chart, and the state switches from Starting to Running
- It trades around the clock: the expert is monitored continuously and restarted automatically, and you follow the logs live from any device
Everything a VPS Gives You, Without the VPS
Own Terminal per Expert
Every hosted expert runs in its own MetaTrader terminal, separate from the copier. If one expert crashes, your copiers and your other experts keep working.
Automatic Restarts
If the expert stops unexpectedly or the broker connection does not come back, the terminal is restarted for you.
Live Status and Logs
See state, broker connection, expert loaded, uptime, CPU, memory, restarts and the last lifesign. Read the expert log, the terminal journal or both, follow them live, reload or download them.
Versioned Files
Upload a new build under the same name and it becomes a new version. Up to 20 versions are kept per file name, and running deployments stay on their version until you switch.
Indicators, Libraries, Data Files and Presets
Attach custom indicators, libraries, data files and a .set inputs preset to each deployment, up to 20 companion files per expert.
Dry Run Mode
Switch live trading off and every order is rejected. Watch how the expert behaves on your real account before you let it trade.
WebRequest Allowlist (MT5)
Allow the HTTPS servers your expert needs, for example a vendor licence server or your own API, up to 64 addresses.
Expert Advisors Overview
All hosted experts of a project in one panel, with state, symbol, timeframe, resource usage and the last error.
EA Hosting vs Forex VPS vs Your Own PC
| Capability | MetaCopier EA hosting | Typical forex VPS | Your own PC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Runs 24/7 while your computer is off | Yes | Yes | No |
| No Windows server to set up, update and maintain | Yes | You maintain it | You maintain it |
| Automatic restart when the expert stops | Yes | Manual | Manual |
| Expert logs in the browser and on mobile | Yes | Remote desktop | Only at your desk |
| Every expert isolated in its own terminal | Yes | Up to you | Up to you |
| Copy the EA trades to other accounts and platforms | Built in | Extra tool needed | Extra tool needed |
| Manage it from Mac, Linux or a phone | Yes | Remote desktop | Windows only |
| Pricing | USD 0.23 per expert per day | Monthly server plan | Hardware and power |
One EA, as Many Accounts as You Like
Trades opened by your hosted expert are normal positions on the account, so the full MetaCopier trade copier is right there. Mirror them to your other accounts with their own risk settings, on other brokers and other platforms, or turn your EA into a paid trading signal.
EA Hosting Pricing
Each hosted expert costs USD 0.23 per day (USD 6.90 per 30 days), calculated daily on top of the regular price of the account it runs on. It appears as its own position on your invoice. Deleting a deployment stops the charge.
- 1 expert: USD 0.23 per day, USD 6.90 per 30 days
- 3 experts: USD 0.69 per day, USD 20.70 per 30 days
- 5 experts: USD 1.15 per day, USD 34.50 per 30 days
- Uploading files is free, with 100 MB of file storage per project
Requirements and Limits
- Platforms: active MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 accounts. Use .ex4 for MT4 and .ex5 for MT5.
- Compiled files only: source files (.mq4, .mq5) cannot run. Compile in MetaEditor first.
- MQL5 Market: experts bought or rented on the MQL5 Market are not supported.
- DLLs: switched off by default, can be enabled after a source review by the MetaCopier team (up to two weeks).
- File sizes: experts, indicators and libraries up to 8 MB each, presets up to 64 KB, data files up to 4 MB.
- Limits: up to 5 experts per account and 25 per project, more on request. Each terminal gets up to 40% of one CPU core and 400 MB of memory.
- Live trading only: backtesting and forward testing are not part of EA hosting.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is EA hosting?
EA hosting runs your own MetaTrader 4 or MetaTrader 5 expert advisor in the cloud on an account you connected to MetaCopier. The expert runs 24/7 in its own MetaTrader terminal, is monitored continuously and restarted automatically.
Do I still need a forex VPS?
No. MetaCopier starts the MetaTrader terminal, logs in to your broker and attaches your expert to the chart for you. You manage everything from the browser or the app.
How much does EA hosting cost?
USD 0.23 per hosted expert per day, which is USD 6.90 per 30 days, on top of the normal account price. Uploading files is free.
Can I host an EA I bought on the MQL5 Market?
No. MQL5 Market products are bound to the computer they were activated on. Many vendors also sell a standalone version, which works fine.
My EA checks its licence online. Will it work?
On MT5, yes. Add the vendor licence server to the WebRequest URLs of the deployment. MT4 does not support this option.
What happens if my expert crashes or the broker disconnects?
The expert is restarted automatically. If the broker connection does not come back within a few minutes, the terminal restarts too. Errors that a restart cannot fix are shown in the status view.
Can I copy the trades of my hosted EA to other accounts?
Yes. Trades opened by the expert are normal positions, so you can copy them to any account connected to MetaCopier or sell them as a signal.
Can I run a MetaTrader EA from a Mac or my phone?
Yes. The terminal runs in the cloud, so you only need a browser or the MetaCopier app.
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Risk and Legal Disclaimer
Trading involves substantial risk and may result in partial or total loss of capital. Automated trading with expert advisors does not remove that risk. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
MetaCopier hosts and runs the expert you upload. You are responsible for its trading logic, its settings and its licence. MetaCopier does not review, endorse or guarantee the results of any expert advisor.
EA hosting is currently in beta. MetaCopier provides a technological tool only and does not offer brokerage, custody, investment advisory or portfolio management services. This is not financial advice.