You can update your Master or Investor account password directly from your MetaTrader platform. To complete the change, you will need to know your current password. If you do not remember it, you can reset it by following the steps provided in the How to Reset MT4/MT5 Account Password
Note:
Please use the latest MT5 app/version (MT5 Build 6060 or later) to access and use any of the new password features below.
Please use the latest MT5 app/version (MT5 Build 6060 or later) to access and use any of the new password features below.
Changing Your Password on MetaTrader (Desktop Version)
- Open MetaTrader.
- Go to the Navigator panel.
- Locate the account for which you want to change the password.
- Right‑click the account and select “Change Password.”
- Enter your current Master Password.
- Choose which password you want to update:
- Master Password
- Investor Password
- Trader Password (only in MT5)
- Money Manager Password (only in MT5)
- Enter your new password in both the New Password and Confirm fields.
- Click OK to complete the update.
The Difference Between MT5 Passwords
| MT5 Password Type | Purpose | Trading | Deposit/Withdrawal | Password Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master Password | Full account control | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Investor Password | View-only mode | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Trader Password | Trade only | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Money Manager Password | Fund management only | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ |
Password Requirements
- Must contain at least 1 uppercase English letter and 1 lowercase English letter.
- Must contain at least 1 number (0-9).
- Must contain at least 1 special character (e.g. #[]()@$&*!?|,./^\+_-).
- Length must be between 8 and 16 characters.
- Passwords must match.
Changing Your Password on MetaTrader (Mobile Version)
- Select the account you want to update.
- Tap the settings icon (three dots “…”) next to the account.
- Choose “Change Password”. You will see options for changing:
- Master Password
- Investor Password
- Trader Password (only in MT5)
- Money Manager Password (only in MT5)
- If prompted, enter your current Master Password.
- Type your new password in both the New Password and Confirm Password fields.
- Tap Change in the top‑right corner to finalize the update.
Quick Note
- Changing your Trader Password via MT5 lets you log in to the MT5 terminal, but logging in to the Social Trading platform still requires your Master Password.