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.
Step 2: Open all MetaTrader platforms you want to AutoStart
Open all the MetaTrader instances that you want added to AutoStart. Make sure to open at least one MetaTrader platform before proceeding — otherwise you may encounter an error.
Part 2: Run StartupAdder
Step 3: Open File Explorer
Click File Explorer.
Step 4: Click This PC
Click This PC.
Step 5: Click Local Disk (C:)
Click Local Disk (C:).
Step 6: Double-click StartupAdder.exe
Double-click StartupAdder.exe to run the tool.
Step 7: Confirm with lowercase “y”
Press the y key (lowercase — capital Y may not work), then press Enter. Close the dialog box by pressing any key afterward.
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.
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