Choosing the Right VPS for MT5 Automation
A stable VPS is just as important as the copier itself. Here’s how to choose, configure, and monitor one for 24/7 MT5 automation without constantly logging in to check on things.
1. VPS specs that actually matter
Focus on stability over raw CPU numbers.
- 2 vCPU / 4 GB RAM is a practical minimum for MT5 + SignalTradingBots.
- Windows Server 2019/2022 or Windows 11 Pro licenses keep updates supported.
- SSD storage + 1 Gbps network gives MT5 enough headroom for history files.
2. Latency and location
Execution speed depends on the round trip between VPS and broker servers.
- Pick a VPS region close to your broker’s MT5 server (e.g., New York for most US brokers, London for EU).
- Run ping tests from the VPS to the broker’s server IP to confirm sub-100ms latency.
3. Keep the VPS healthy
Downtime is the enemy of automation. Set up monitoring from day one.
- Enable automatic restarts during off-hours so Windows updates don’t pop up mid-session.
- Use a watchdog service or third-party monitor to alert you if MT5 or the VPS goes offline.
- Disable unnecessary animations and background apps to save CPU cycles.
4. Secure access
Remember: your broker login and Telegram session run here. Keep attackers out.
- Change the default VPS administrator password immediately and enable 2FA where possible.
- Whitelist your own IPs for RDP access or use a VPN tunnel.
- Store broker credentials inside SignalTradingBots encrypted config rather than plain text files.
5. Launch checklist
Before letting the copier run unattended, confirm these steps:
- MT5 logged in, Algo Trading enabled, all necessary symbols in the Market Watch.
- SignalTradingBots running with the intended strategies enabled.
- UPS or provider-level power redundancy confirmed (most reputable VPS hosts advertise this).
- Monitoring alerts tested (disconnect the RDP session to ensure MT5 keeps running).
Treat the VPS like mission-critical infrastructure. A stable, well-monitored environment means every Telegram message can translate into an MT5 order without manual babysitting, and issues are caught before they impact live trades.
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