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Your questions, our answers

  1. VT Markets Help Centre
  2. Accounts
  3. MetaTrader 4 / MetaTrader 5
You may also want to know
  • Where can I locate the journal or platform logs?
  • How can I check my account balance in MT4/MT5?
  • How to add a server when logging in MT4/5 if it's not found on the server list?
  • How to manage multiple MT4/MT5 accounts across different devices or same devices?
  • How to add Expert Advisor (EA) on MT4/5?
  • How do I know if my trading account has been archived?
  • Can I use my MT4 account credentials to log in to MT5 (or vice versa)?
  • Why can't I place trades even though I'm logged into MT4/MT5?
  • Why is my trading account archived (inactive)?
  • Can I place my account under read-only status?

Why can't I place trades even though I'm logged into MT4/MT5?

Possible reasons:
- Product not available for your account type.
- Market is closed (Outside Trading Hours).
- Symbol not activated in Market Watch. 
- Your Proof of Identity (POI) hasn't been reviewed.
- Your trading account has insufficient Margin / Balance.
- You haven't chosen a specific product with a suffix.
- PAMM / MAM Investor Accounts are not allowed to trade by themselves.

If unresolved, email info@vtmarkets.com with a screenshot.

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