Running Multiple MetaTrader Instances (Kubuntu OS)

Running Multiple MetaTrader Instances (Kubuntu OS)

FX VPS / Kubuntu OS

This page provides instructions for launching multiple instances of MT4 from the same broker.

1. Purpose and Overview of This Manual #

The purpose is to enable launching multiple instances of MT4 from the same broker.

2. Revision History #

VersionCreation DateUpdate Details
1.02024/1Initial creation

4. Prerequisites #

  • Your device is connected to the internet
  • Your network environment can establish HTTPS connections to external services
  • One of the following web browsers is available on your device: Chrome, Firefox, or Microsoft Edge
  • Remote desktop connection has been completed

5. Copying the Installed Broker MT4 #

If you have installed a broker’s MT4 and want to launch multiple instances of it, please follow the steps below.

We recommend importing the entire MetaTrader folder from your environment and placing it on the desktop.

Important

If you run the installation again using the .exe file, the existing MT4 may be overwritten.

6. Copying and Pasting the MT Folder #

This manual demonstrates using XM’s MT4 as an example. When MT4 is installed, the MT4 folder is located in the following path:

Home/.wine/drive_c/Program Files (x86)
Screen showing the storage location of the MT4 folder
Storage location of MT4 folder

6.1 Copy the target folder #

Right-click on the target folder you want to copy, and click “Copy”.

Screen showing right-clicking on the target MT4 folder and selecting copy
Copy the target folder

6.2 Paste the folder #

Right-click again, and click “Paste 1 Folder”.

Screen showing the right-click menu and pasting the folder
Paste the copied folder

6.3 Rename the folder #

Change the name to an arbitrary name to avoid duplication. In the example below, “-2” is added at the end.

Screen showing renaming the copied MT4 folder
Rename the folder to your desired name

6.4 Launch terminal.exe #

Open the pasted folder and double-click “terminal.exe” to run it.
This will allow you to launch multiple instances of MT4 from the same broker.

Screen showing running terminal.exe in the copied MT4 folder
Run terminal.exe to launch multiple instances
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Updated on 2026年6月6日

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