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Trading foreign exchange on margin carries a high level of risk, and may not be suitable for all investors. Before deciding to trade foreign exchange you should carefully consider your investment objectives, level of experience, and risk appetite. You could sustain a loss of some or all of your initial investment and should not invest money that you cannot afford to lose. Trading foreign exchange on margin carries a high level of risk, and may not be suitable for all investors. Before deciding to trade foreign exchange you should carefully consider your investment objectives, level of experience, and risk appetite. You could sustain a loss of some or all of your initial investment and should not invest money that you cannot afford to lose.

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How do I add an MT4 account with IG?

Adding a live MT4 account

To add a live MT4 account, simply log in to My IG and select ‘add an account’, then choose ‘MetaTrader Forex'. This should only take a couple of minutes.

Adding a demo MT4 account

You’ll need to download MT4 and create a demo account on the platform itself, as follows:  

  1. Download MT4 for PC or Mac 
  2. Open MT4
  3. Click on ‘file’ on the top left corner of the platform 
  4. Select ‘open an account’  
  5. Choose ‘IG-DEMO’ as the trading server 
  6. Select ‘new demo account’  
  7. Enter your contact details and choose your currency
  8. Your login details and password will be sent via email. Make sure to save these details because you’ll need them to log in on the desktop platform or mobile app 

Adding a demo MT4 account

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Leveraged trading in foreign currency or off-exchange products on margin carries significant risk and may not be suitable for all investors. We advise you to carefully consider whether trading is appropriate for you based on your personal circumstances. You may lose more than you invest. We recommend that you seek independent advice and ensure you fully understand the risks involved before trading. The information on this website is not directed at residents of countries where its distribution, or use by, any person in any country or jurisdiction where such distribution or use would be contrary to local law or regulation.

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