AlgoWay MT5 VPS: Running MetaTrader 5 in the Cloud

A trading strategy does not help much when the execution terminal is offline. Many traders use MetaTrader 5 on a personal computer, but that creates a simple problem: the computer must stay powered on, connected to the internet, and logged into the broker account.AlgoWay MT5 VPS solves this by moving the MetaTrader 5 terminal to a remote Windows server. The trader connects to the server by RDP, opens MT5, logs into the broker account, attaches the AlgoWay EA, and then leaves the terminal running in the cloud.What the VPS is used forAlgoWay MT5 VPS is designed for traders who need MetaTrader 5 to stay online for automated execution.It can be used for:TradingView to MT5 execution
MT5 Expert Advisor workflows
MT5 copier routes
remote MetaTrader 5 operation
continuous trading setup without keeping a home computer onlineThe VPS is the remote Windows environment. AlgoWay webhook routing is a separate layer that receives trading signals and sends execution commands to the selected destination.RDP accessThe VPS is accessed through Remote Desktop Protocol. On Windows, traders can use the built-in Remote Desktop Connection application. On macOS, iPhone, iPad, or Android, a Microsoft Remote Desktop client can be installed from the official app store.After the VPS is ready, the AlgoWay dashboard shows the RDP connection details:RDP address
Windows login
Windows password
RDP download button
VPS statusThe easiest method is to download the RDP file from the AlgoWay dashboard and open it directly. This avoids typing the wrong address or missing a custom RDP port.OVH VPS and AW VPS connection formatsThe main difference between OVH VPS and AW VPS is the RDP address format.OVH VPS uses a dedicated public IP address.Example:123.123.123.123AW VPS uses a public IP address plus a custom RDP port.Example:11.22.33.44:40215The port matters because AW VPS accounts can share one public IP address while using different assigned RDP ports. Entering only the IP address will not open the correct VPS.First MT5 loginAfter connecting by RDP, the remote Windows desktop opens. MetaTrader 5 is already installed on the VPS, and AlgoWay EA is prepared inside the environment.The normal first setup flow is:Open MetaTrader 5
Log in to the broker account
Check that MT5 is connected to the broker server
Open the trading chart
Attach AlgoWay EA
Enter the AlgoWay webhook UUID in the EA settings
Confirm the connected statusAfter this setup, the VPS can work as the MetaTrader 5 execution side of the AlgoWay automation workflow.Updating AlgoWay EAAfter the first login, it is useful to update AlgoWay EA from the VPS desktop shortcut. This keeps the EA version current before live operation.The clean workflow is:Close MetaTrader 5
Run the AlgoWay EA update shortcut
Wait for the update to finish
Open MetaTrader 5 again
Check that AlgoWay EA is attached
Confirm that the webhook UUID and connection status are correctKeeping MT5 onlineThe RDP window does not need to stay open all day. After MT5 is running on the VPS, the trader can disconnect from the RDP session and leave the remote Windows server running.The important point is simple: disconnect from RDP, but do not shut down Windows. Closing the RDP window is not the same as turning off the VPS.Why this mattersA VPS helps separate trading execution from a personal computer. MetaTrader 5 can stay connected to the broker, AlgoWay EA can remain active, and trading automation can continue without depending on a home machine.This is especially useful for traders who run TradingView alerts, MT5 copier setups, Expert Advisor workflows, or remote execution routes through AlgoWay.Official AlgoWay website
https://algoway.trade/Full AlgoWay MT5 VPS guide
https://docs.algoway.trade/docs/metatrader-5/algoway-vps-services/