Activating your Deriv MT5 account gives you access to the MetaTrader 5 platform and all of Deriv’s trading instruments. You'll choose your account type, set up a secure trading password, and be ready to fund your account within minutes. This process creates your dedicated MT5 trading credentials separate from your main Deriv account.

1. Choose your MT5 account type

You'll start by selecting the type of MT5 account that matches your trading strategy and experience level.

Available MT5 account types:

• Standard - Diverse financial and derived instruments with standard spreads
• Financial - Traditional financial instruments with market execution
• Zero Spread - Trade with minimal spreads on major currency pairs
• Swap-free - Trading accounts with no overnight swap charges
• Gold - Focused on precious metals trading

2. Review account details and activate

Once you've selected your account type, you'll see detailed information about your chosen account. When you're ready to proceed:

• Review all account specifications to ensure they meet your needs
• Tap "Activate" to begin the account creation process

3. Set your MT5 trading password

You'll create a secure password specifically for logging into your MT5 trading accounts. This password is separate from your main Deriv account password.

4. MT5 account successfully activated

Your MT5 account is now active and ready for trading.

What happens after activation:

• Your Deriv MT5 account is created with unique login credentials
• You'll see the MT5 account in your dashboard alongside other trading accounts
• You can now transfer funds to the MT5 account to begin trading
• Demo trading is available if you want to practise first

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