You can configure your MetaTrader platforms to launch automatically every time your ForexVPS starts up, using the built-in StartupAdder tool. This is especially useful after a scheduled reboot, so your trading platforms come back online without you needing to log in manually.
Before you start: Open at least one MetaTrader platform before running StartupAdder — running it with no MetaTrader open may cause an error.
What you’ll need
- An active Remote Desktop session connected to your ForexVPS
- At least one MetaTrader platform already installed
Part 1: Open the platforms you want to AutoStart
Step 1: Log in to your ForexVPS
Log in to your ForexVPS via Remote Desktop, Windows App, or browser login.
Open all the MetaTrader terminals you want to add in the AutoStart
Part 2: Run StartupAdder
Step 2: Open File Explorer
Open Local Disk (C:) in File Explorer. Then double click the StartupAdder.exe
Step 3: Confirm with lowercase “y”
Press the y key (lowercase — capital Y may not work), then press Enter.
Step 4: Closing the dialog box
Close the dialog box by pressing any key afterward.
Part 3: Configure Startup Folder
Step 5: Copy the Startup.cmd file
Right click on startup.cmd and select Copy from the drop down
Step 6: Saving to Startup folder
Press Windows+R on your keyboard, type Shell:Startup and OK
This path will go directly to your Startup folder in the VPS
Once the Startup folder opens, right click and paste.
The startup.cmd will appears in the Startup folder.
You can also find this folder at path: C:\Users\Administrator\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup
Part 4: Configure AutoLogon
Step 7: Enabling AutoLogin
Go back to the C :\ drive and open the AutoLogon application folder.
Run AutoLogon.exe.
Step 8: Adding your VPS credentials in the AutoLogon
Put your VPS username (trader) and the VPS password you received via email, then lick Enable
A confirmation will appear that your Autologon was successfully configured.
Close the AutoLogon confirmation dialog.
That’s it!
The MetaTrader platforms you had open are now registered to launch automatically the next time your ForexVPS starts or restarts — including after a scheduled reboot.
Troubleshooting MetaTrader AutoStart issues
Running into problems getting MetaTrader to AutoStart? Here are fixes for the most common issues.
| Problem | Likely cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| StartupAdder throws an error | No MetaTrader platform was open | Open at least one MetaTrader instance before running StartupAdder.exe again. |
| Pressing “Y” doesn’t confirm the prompt | Capital Y used instead of lowercase | Make sure Caps Lock is off and press lowercase y, then Enter. |
| MetaTrader doesn’t launch after reboot | StartupAdder run before the platform was open | Repeat the process — open the platform first, then run StartupAdder.exe. |
Frequently asked questions about MetaTrader AutoStart on your VPS
Still have questions about setting up MetaTrader AutoStart? Find quick answers below.
Why do I need to open MetaTrader before running StartupAdder?
StartupAdder registers currently running MetaTrader instances for autostart. If none are open, there’s nothing for it to register, which causes an error.
Can I add multiple MetaTrader instances to AutoStart at once?
Yes. Open all the MetaTrader platforms you want to autostart before running StartupAdder.exe — it registers all currently open instances.
Where is StartupAdder.exe located?
It’s located directly on Local Disk (C:), accessible via File Explorer > This PC > Local Disk (C:).
Why is capital Y not accepted at the confirmation prompt?
The StartupAdder tool specifically checks for lowercase y — using a capital Y may not register as a valid response.
