You can download MT5 on multiple devices and platforms.
Platform |
Download/Access Link |
---|---|
Windows (PC) | Download MT5 for Windows |
Mac OS | Download MT5 for macOS |
Web Terminal | Access MT5 Web Terminal |
Android | Download from Google Play |
iOS (iPhone/iPad) | Download from the App Store |
Step 1 - Access Dashboard
- Login to My IG
- Navigate to accounts dashboard
Step 2 – Download
You can download MT5 directly from your account dashboard if you're using a PC. Mac users will be redirected to the MetaQuotes website for the download.

What Happens After Installation?
- Use the same login credentials across all MetaTrader 5 platforms.
- You can install useful add-ons to improve your trading strategy effectiveness.
Important:
For live accounts, you'll receive a five or six-digit account number specifically for MT5, which differs from your standard IG account details.
When logging into any platform version, live account users must select 'IG-LIVE' as the server or manually type the address: mt5.ig.com:443.
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