To locate your journal or platform log files in MT4 or MT5, please follow the steps below:
📂 Step-by-Step Location Guide
1. Launch Terminal： Platform Startup。
Open your MT4 or MT5 trading platform workspace on your desktop computer.
2. Open File Menu： Top Navigation Menu。
Click on the "File" menu located in the very top-left corner of the platform layout.
3. Access System Data Folder： System Directories。
Select "Open Data Folder" from the drop-down options. A standard system folder explorer window will pop up automatically.
4. Navigate to Logs Folder： Log Retrieval。
In the newly opened window, locate and double-click to open the "Logs" folder.
📅 Managing and Reviewing Your Log Files
Organized by Date: Within the logs directory, you will find files clearly labeled and organized chronologically by date (e.g.,
YYYYMMDD.log). You may open, view, and read these text files using any standard text editor like Notepad.Alternative Platform Tab: If you only need to review the most recent operational events quickly without opening file directories, you can also view them directly inside your running platform by clicking the "Journal" tab located at the bottom of the Terminal panel window.