Why you cannot log in to XM's MT4/MT5 or Members Area and the solutions

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Why you cannot log in to XM's MT4/MT5 or Members Area and the solutions

Why you cannot log in to XM's MT4/MT5 or Members Area and the solutions

There seem to be several reasons when you are not able to log in to MetaTrader 4 (MT4)/MetaTrader 5 (MT5). If you cannot log in to our tools, refer to the relevant solutions and try to log in to MT4/MT5 or Members Area again.

  1. Click here for Windows and Mac version MT4/MT5 login

  2. Click here for iOS and Android version MT4/MT5 login

  3. Click here for Membesr Area login


Why you cannot log in to XM's MT4/MT5 and the solutions

The most common reason why you are not able to log in to XM's trading tools, MetaTrader 4 (MT4)/MetaTrader 5 (MT5) is due to incorrect information for the login, 'Login ID,' 'Password' or wrong 'Server Name.'

Below are the frequent reasons why you cannot log in to XM's MT4/MT5 and the solutions for that.


Reason 1

Incorrect information for MT4/MT5 login

If you failed in login (you cannot complete login properly), you will see the error message on MT4/MT5. If you cannot log in to MT4/MT5 properly from PC, you will see the message 'No connection' or 'Invalid account' in the connection situation column at bottom right (in red for MT5). If it is from smartphone (iPhone/Android), you will see the error message such as 'Invalid account' or'Authorization failed.'

Message for failure of login to XM's MT4/MT5 on PC

  1. No connection

  2. Invalid account

Message for failure of login to XM's MT4/MT5 on Smartphone

  1. Invalid account

  2. Authorization failed

If you see the error message like this and cannot log in to XM's MT4/MT5, check if there is incorrect information for 'Login ID,' 'Password' or wrong 'Server Name' and try login again. When you copy and paste the Login ID or Password, make sure there is no extra space for login.

  1. How to check login information


Reason 2

When try login to MT4/MT5, cannot find server

When you log in to XM's MT4/MT5 on PC, you are required to choose the real account server. There may be the case that login is not completed because the server name is not shown in the server column or wrong server is chosen. If you cannot see the server name in your server column and fail to log in, scan the XM's server in the following manner, choose the relevant server and make sure you can log in.

How to scan server name on MT4

Click 'Open an Account' in 'File' menu on top of MT4 screen, then click 'Scan' bottom right of 'Open an Account' screen. When you see your server name on the list, close 'Open an Account' screen and try to log in again from 'Login to Trade Account' in 'File' menu on top of MT4 screen.

How to scan server name on MT4

How to scan server name on MT5

Click 'Open an Account' in 'File' menu on top of MT5 screen, then click 'Find your broker' after input 'XMGlobal' in 'List of brokers' search column. When scan is completed, close 'Open an Account' screen and try to log in again from 'Login to Trade Account' in 'File' menu on top of MT5 screen.

How to scan server name on MT5

  1. XM has multiple servers such as 'XM.com' or 'XMTrading' adding to 'XMGlobal.' XM uses different server names for real and demo account. If you cannot log in to MT4/MT5, check once again if the right server name is shown.

Reason 3

Forgot my password for MT4/MT5 account

Password for XM's MT4/MT5 login is the password registered by yourself at the account opening. Therefore your password is not shown on the mail titled 'Welcome to XM - Your Account Details' which you received after real account opening completed. Your login password is same as your XM Membes Area (My Page) password. If you forgot your password and cannot log in to MT4/MT5, reset your password from your XM Members Area.

How to reset your password for MT4/MT5 (Members Area)

How to reset XM's MT4/MT5 or Members Area login password is as follows:

  1. Procedure: 1

    Setting password reset

    Access Members Area and click 'Forgot your password?'

    How to reset your password for MT4/MT5 (Members Area)

    How to reset your password for MT4/MT5 (Members Area)

  2. Procedure: 2

    Submission of password reset request

    When you see 'Forgot your password?', Input MT4/MT5 ID (real account number) and your registered mail address, then click 'SUBMIT.'

    When you see 'Forgot your password?

    When you see 'Forgot your password?

  3. Procedure: 3

    Password reset request completed

    Once you see the message, 'Request submitted,' the mail for password reset request accepted will be sent to your mail address registered with XM.

    Once you see the message

    Once you see the message

  4. Procedure: 4

    Displaying the password reset screen

    Open the mail you received at the mail address you registered with XM titled 'Password Reset Request' and click 'click here.'

    'Password Reset Request' and click 'click here.'

  5. Procedure: 5

    Password reset

    Input preferred password twice and MT4/MT5 ID (account number) and click 'SUBMIT.'

    Input preferred password twice and MT4/MT5 ID (account number) and click 'SUBMIT.'

    Input preferred password twice and MT4/MT5 ID (account number) and click 'SUBMIT.'

  6. Procedure: 6

    Password change completed

    Once you see the message, 'Password changed,' MT4/MT5 or Members Area login password change is completed.

    Password changed

    Password changed


Reason 4

Different platforms are used in MT4 and MT5

Both MetaTrader 4(MT4) and MetaTrader 5(MT5)are provided by MetaQuotes Software Corp., however they are not compatible with each other. If you open XM's MT4 account, you can log in to MT4 only. MT4 login ID cannot be used for MT5 login (and vice versa).

If you cannot log in to XM's account, check the trading tool of your account. If you are trying to log in to a different platform than you wish to, click below URL and download/install XM's MT4/MT5.

  1. Various platforms (MT4/MT5) download

  2. Procedure of XM's MT4/MT5 Download/Install (Windows/Mac Version)

  3. Install procedure of mobile version MT4/MT5 (iOS/Android OS)


Reason 5

MT4/MT5 account frozen

When the account balance is nil and there is no transaction history for 90 days, your XM account will be frozen and you cannot log in to XM's MT4/MT5 real account. When you try login, you will see the message, 'Invalid Account' for Mt4/MT5 from PC and 'fraudulent account' from smartphone, and you will be failed in login.

Message for account frozen on Members Area

Message for account frozen on Members Area

Message for account frozen on Members Area

  1. If you have multiple real accounts and the real account is valid and not frozen, you will be able to log in through the valid real account. After login, open additional accounts as necessary. If you do not have valid (or not frozen) real account and cannot log in to XM's accounts, you are required to open a new real account again.

Why you cannot log in to XM's Members Area and the solutions

The most common reason why you are not able to log in to XM Members Area is the incorrect login information (MT4/MT5 ID or Password). You can log in to XM Members Area with the MT4/MT5 ID (account number) of the real account and password you registered by yourself when you open the real account.

Other frequent reasons why you cannot log in to XM Members Area and how to cope with it is as follows:


Reason 1

Incorrect login information for Members Area (MT4/MT5 ID or Password)

When you cannot log in to Members Area, you will see the error message below. If you see the error message like this and cannot log in to XM Members Area, make sure you use the correct login information (MT4/MT5 ID or Password) and try login to Members Area again. When you copy and paste the Login ID or Password, make sure there is no extra space for the login.

  1. How to check login information

Message for failure of login to XM Members Area

Message for failure of login to XM Members Area

Message for failure of login to XM Members Area


Reason 2

Forgot my login information (MT4/MT5 ID or Password)

Login to XM Members Area should be done with the MT4/MT5 ID (account number) and password registered by yourself at the account opening.Therefore MT4/MT5 ID is on the mail, but your password is not shown on the mail titled 'Welcome to XM - Your Account Details' which you received after real account opening completed. Your login password forXM Members Area is same as the password for XM's trading tool,MetaTrader 4 (MT4) /MetaTrader 5 (MT5). If you forgot your password and cannot log in to Members Area, reset your password from login screen on XM Members Area. See below for how to change the password.

  1. How to reset XM Members Area (MT4/MT5) login password

Sample mail with XM's MT4/MT5 ID

Sample mail with XM's MT4/MT5 ID


Reason 3

Forgot my login information (MT4/MT5 ID or Password)

Adding to 'XMGlobal (xmglobal.com)', XM has other brands, 'XM (xm.com)' and 'XMTrading (xmtrading.com),' deploy the service in 196 countries around the world (in 20 languages) and provide FX trading environment.

Account opened through 'XMGlobal' is not a common account of all the brokerage houses within XM group. MT4/MT5 ID and password is exclusive for XMGlobal. If you cannot log in, check if you access XMGlobal Members Area.

  1. Click here for XMGlobal Members Area


Reason 4

XM's MT4/MT5 account frozen

When the account balance is nil and there is no transaction history for 90 days, your XM account will be frozen and you cannot log in to XM's MT4/MT5 real account. When your account is frozen, you will also not be able to log in to your Members Area.

Message for account frozen on Members Area

Message for account frozen on Members Area

Message for account frozen on Members Area

  1. " Even if some of your account is frozen, but If you have multiple real accounts and some of them are valid and not frozen, you will be able to log in through the valid real account. After login, open additional accounts as necessary. If you do not have valid (or not frozen) real account and cannot log in to XM Members Area, you are required to open a new real account again."

FAQ(Frequently Asked Questions)

  1. I cannot log in to XM's MT4/MT5 even with the correct login information.

    If you cannot log in to XM's MetaTrader 4 (MT4)/MetaTrader 5 (MT5), check if you log in to the same platform as you open XM account. You cannot log in to MT5 with MT4 account information and vice versa.

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    Login to XM Members Area should be done with the MetaTrader 4 (MT4)/MetaTrader 5 (MT5) account number and password registered by yourself at the account opening. If you cannot log in to XM Members Area, check the login information you use for the input.

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  3. When I log in to XM Members Area, there comes a message, MT4/MT5 account is frozen and you cannot log in. What shall I do?

    When the account balance is nil and there is no transaction history for 90 days, your XM account will be frozen and you cannot log in to the account. Once the account is frozen, you cannot use the account again. You are required to open a new real account again according to your needs.

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  4. Forgot server name and cannot log in.

    XM's MetaTrader 4 (MT4)/MetaTrader 5 (MT5) server name is shown on the mail titled 'Welcome to XM - Your Account Details' received from XM at the account opening. You can also check it from 'Overview of My Accounts' after login to XM Members Area.

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  5. I cannot log in MT4/MT5 of XM.

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