The MetaTrader 5 platforms support the use of multiple trading accounts, but each session is limited to one account at a time per terminal.
If you want to switch to a different account on the same app or desktop terminal:
You’ll need to
log out of the current session
Then log in with the new account’s credentials
MetaTrader doesn’t allow multiple accounts to run simultaneously within the same instance, but there are ways around this.
Use Multiple Terminals to Run Several Accounts
To manage multiple accounts at the same time, you can:
Install multiple instances
of MT5 on your computer (each in a separate folder)
Log in to a
different trading account in each instance
This is especially useful if you're managing different strategies, clients, or portfolios across accounts.
Logging In on Different Devices
You can also log in to the same MT5 account from different computers or mobile devices simultaneously, using the same login credentials.
For example:
You can monitor your trades from your phone while trading on your desktop
Or keep one instance logged in at work and another at home
🔐 Just remember: while you can view or manage the account from multiple devices, each device may temporarily override the last session depending on the broker’s server setup.