Up to 30
Simultaneous local MT5 terminals supported per KlevAi Companion instance
< 3ms
Broker bridge latency from London (Equinix LD4) & Frankfurt (Equinix FR2) VPS hubs
1 Dedicated IP
Static private European VPS IP keeps every prop account 100% isolated from VPN bans
How to Install and Run Multiple MetaTrader 5 (MT5) Terminals on One PC or VPS
Direct Answer: Unlike the deprecated MT4 MultiTerminal (which is disabled by most prop firms and flags orders as bulk-managed), the compliant way to run multiple MT5 prop accounts on one machine is to create separate directory copies of your MT5 installation (e.g.,
ACC_01, ACC_02, ACC_03) and launch each terminal64.exe with the /portable command-line flag.
When you launch `terminal64.exe /portable`, MetaTrader stores all account credentials, charts, and configuration files inside that specific folder rather than mixing them inside Windows `%APPDATA%`. This allows you to run an FTMO account, a FundedNext account, an Alpha Capital account, and your personal IC Markets or Pepperstone live account side-by-side on the same screen.
Prop Firm IP Address Rules: Commercial VPN vs. Dedicated European VPS
One of the most common non-trading reasons prop firms revoke funded accounts is IP Address Collision. Here is how prop firm network compliance works in 2026:
| Connection Setup | IP Type | US & Global MT5 Compliance | Prop Firm Audit Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial VPN (NordVPN, ExpressVPN) | Shared Public VPN Node | Rotates IPs shared with other traders | BANNED (Triggers Account Passing Flag) |
| Domestic US Home IP / US VPS | US Geolocation | Restricted by MetaQuotes / CFTC on MT5 | HIGH RISK (Broker Region Block) |
| Dedicated European VPS (UK / Germany) | Static Private Dedicated IP | 100% Non-US Compliant + <3ms to Broker | 100% COMPLIANT (Institutional Standard) |
Mandatory Setup Guide for US-Based & Traveling Prop Traders
Direct Answer: Because major prop firms and MetaQuotes restrict MT5 access from domestic United States IP addresses, US-based traders (and global nomads who travel frequently) should host their MT5 terminals and KlevAi Companion exclusively on a static-IP European VPS in London (Equinix LD4) or Frankfurt (Equinix FR2).
When your MT5 terminals and the KlevAi Companion run 24/5 on a dedicated European Windows VPS (such as Contabo UK/Germany, Hetzner Cloud Germany, or ForexVPS London LD4):
- Your Broker Sees One Static European IP Forever: Whether you check your VPS via Microsoft Remote Desktop (RDP) from New York, Miami, Dubai, or London on your phone, your MT5 terminals never change their IP address.
- Ultra-Low Slippage (<3ms to European Liquidity): Major prop firm liquidity providers host their trade servers in London (LD4) and Frankfurt (FR2). Executing from the same datacenter city minimizes M5 Gold slippage.
- Easy Hardware Migration (`Reset HWID`): If you ever upgrade your VPS, simply log into https://www.klevai.co.uk/portal and click Reset HWID to move your KlevAi Companion license to your new server in one click.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Browse All 50+ Prop & Gold FAQs (/faq) →1. How many MetaTrader 5 (MT5) terminals can you run simultaneously on one Windows PC or VPS?
A modern Windows 11 desktop or dedicated 4-vCPU / 8GB RAM Windows Server VPS can run 8 to 20+ simultaneous MT5 terminals smoothly when each terminal is installed in its own directory (e.g., `C:\MT5_FTMO_1`, `C:\MT5_FundedNext_1`) with 'Max bars in chart' capped at 5,000 and news/sound streams disabled.
2. Is it legal to trade multiple prop firms from the same IP address if all accounts belong to me?
Yes. Prop firms prohibit sharing an IP address with *other* unrelated traders or commercial account-management services, but running your own personal evaluations across FTMO, FundedNext, Alpha Capital, and The5ers from your own dedicated home IP or private static-IP Windows VPS is 100% permitted.
3. How do you prevent self-correlation flags when running 2 to 4 accounts at the same prop firm?
When scaling multiple accounts at the *same* prop firm, executing identical lot sizes at the exact same millisecond can trigger internal duplicate-strategy alerts. KlevAi's Local Companion automatically staggers execution by 150ms–850ms between each terminal and applies micro-variance to lot sizing and SL/TP levels across your fleet.
4. What specs should I look for in a private Windows VPS for 24/5 XAUUSD prop trading?
Choose a dedicated static-IP Windows Server 2022 VPS (never a shared remote desktop or retail VPN) located in London (LD4) or New York (NY4) with at least 4 dedicated vCPU cores, 8GB–16GB RAM, and NVMe SSD storage. You can verify your multi-terminal setup in 1 click using the Companion's `🔄 Scan Fleet` utility (/companion-guide).