Forex Hosting - MetaTrader Hosting

{mosgoogle}Over recent years, forex hosting (also known as MetaTrader hosting) has become increasingly popular, as more and more forex traders choose to trade with an automated forex system, and want a VPS host to ensure 24/7 connectivity with minimum downtime. The reason for this is that a MetaTrader EA , or 'Expert Advisor' needs to be functioning 24 hours a day, 5 days a week to operate effectively. If the EA encounters an interruption during trading hours, then you could potentially miss a trade, and this could cost you money. Therefore your computer needs to be switched on all the time, and forex hosting solves this problem. If there is a power cut in your home, the EA won't function. If you lose your internet connection, the EA won't function. As a result, more and more people are turning to a VPS as MetaTrader Hosting solution.

What is a VPS?

A VPS, or 'virtual private server' is a remotely hosted server, which runs 24 hours a day. As more and more forex traders choose to trade with an automated forex system, then they choose to sign up to a VPS, as a more secure alternative. Hosting your MetaTrader platform on a VPS means that your EAs will operate 24 hours a day continuously, irrespective of whether their computer is switched on. Today, there are a number of MetaTrader hosting providers. The three leading MetaTrader hosting companies are MetaTrader Hosting , Forex VPS and Forex Hoster . All three of these companies provide a guaranteed uptime of at least 99.9% and comes with MetaTrader pre-installed.

MetaTrader Hosting FAQ's

How do I install MetaTrader on my VPS?
This is not required with the majority of forex hosting providers, as it will come pre-installed with a feed from the forex broker of your choice.

Which Forex brokers support MetaTrader?
There are a host of forex brokers will currently support the MetaTrader platform. For a full list, see here (link to Intro page).

What happens if my PC crashes - will my EA still function?
Yes, this is the key advantage of MetaTrader hosting - even if your PC or laptop crashes, or you lose your internet connection, because your EA and MetaTrader is hosted on a VPS, the EA runs 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

Can I use MetaTrader hosting if I have a Mac or a Linux operating System?
Yes, all of the leading forex hosting providers offer Windows, Mac and Linux operating systems support.