MetaTrader 4 (MT4) is the most widely used retail trading platform. You don't download MT4 as a standalone product — you get it from a broker that offers MT4, then log in with that broker's account. Below: how MT4 works with IG Markets, which brokers offer MT4, and how to download and install it.
MetaTrader 4 with IG Markets
IG Markets offers MetaTrader 4 alongside its own web and mobile platforms. To trade on MT4 with IG you open an IG account, download MT4 from IG's platform page, and log in with your IG credentials. Coverage is forex and CFDs; availability depends on your country and account type.
Brokers offering MetaTrader 4
If you want an MT4 account you can open online, these regulated brokers provide the MT4 platform:
- XM — MT4 for forex, indices and commodities; low minimum deposit. Open MT4 account at XM →
- FxPro — MT4 with fast execution and a wide instrument range. Open MT4 account at FxPro →
- Alpari — long-standing MT4 broker. Open MT4 account at Alpari →
- AvaTrade — MT4 across forex and CFDs, regulated in multiple jurisdictions. Open MT4 account at AvaTrade →
- RoboForex — MT4 with broad market access. Open MT4 account at RoboForex →
- Tickmill — MT4 with tight spreads. Open MT4 account at Tickmill →
How to download and install MetaTrader 4
- Open an account with a broker that offers MT4 (above) or with IG Markets.
- Download the MT4 installer from your broker's official platform page (avoid third-party sources / malware).
- Run the installer, choose the folder, finish setup.
- Launch MT4 and log in with the server and credentials your broker provided.
MT4 32-bit vs 64-bit & system requirements
Modern MT4 builds run on 64-bit Windows; a 32-bit client remains available for older systems. Minimum: Windows 7+, 1 GHz CPU, 1 GB RAM, 200 MB free disk. MT4 also has macOS (via broker) and Android/iOS apps.
FAQ
Can I download MT4 without a broker? You can install the terminal, but you can't trade or see live prices without a broker account and server login.
Does IG Markets support MT4? Yes — IG offers MT4 alongside its own platforms; download it after opening an IG account.
Is MetaTrader 4 free? Yes — brokers provide MT4 free; you only fund your trading account.