Installation

Requirements

Mac and Linux

The only way to run the simulator on Mac or Linux is to use a virtual machine. Remember that you can test if it works for free using the simulator in demo mode.

Installation Instructions

Step 1

Make sure that Microsoft .NET 8 Desktop Runtime or later is installed on your computer (Download .NET 8 installer). Newer operating systems may have it pre-installed so this step may not be necessary.

.NET 8 already installed

If .NET 8 is already present in your system, the installer will show only Uninstall and Repair options. In such case you can skip this step.

Step 2

Download the latest version of Forex Simulator for MT5 and start it. Installation wizard will appear.

SmartScreen warning

When starting the file you may face a SmartScreen warning. Do not worry. The file is not infected and it is not dangerous to your system. In order to skip this message click More info and choose Run anyway.

Step 3

Read and Accept the license.

Step 4

The program will now search for Metatrader 5 platforms installed in your system. When search is done, choose at least one MT5 platform and click Install.

Portable mode

If you use Metatrader in so-called portable mode, the installer may not be able to find your installation folder. In such case use Add folder to search button to select your Metatrader installation folder manually.

Step 5

Forex Simulator will be installed on selected MT5 platforms. When complete, click Close.

Step 6

Open or restart Metatrader.

Step 7

Go to Tools -> Options -> Expert Advisors in Metatrader's main menu and enable Allow DLL imports. Click OK.

Step 8

Open the Navigator window in Metatrader (Ctrl + N or View -> Navigator). ForexSimulatorMT5 should appear on the list of your Expert Advisors in the Navigator window in Soft4FX section.

Now the installation is finished.

Startup and Activation

Step 1

Open a new chart (any instrument and timeframe) and drag ForexSimulatorMT5 from the Navigator onto this chart.

Forex Simulator will clear the chart by removing all EAs, indicators and graphical objects, so it is always safer to use a new empty chart.

Step 2

Configuration window will appear. Just click OK.

Step 3

Login window will appear.

  • If you would like to try out the software in free demo mode, select Demo mode and click OK.
  • If you would like to work in full mode, select Full mode and enter your license details (e-mail and activation code) in the input fields.
  • If you have lost the activation code, you can recover it here or contact us.
  • Enabling Save credentials will tell the simulator to remember your e-mail and activation code on this Metatrader platform.

Click OK.

Step 4

Forex Simulator will verify your license and start. If there are any problems with activating the simulator, a message will be shown.

You are now ready to use the simulator.

Updating to the Latest Version

You can download the latest version of Forex Simulator from our download page and install it according to installation instructions above, which means overwriting existing version.

Updating the software is free of charge.