Summary: This guide walks through MT4 mobile app essentials: adding missing symbols, placing market and pending orders, modifying trades, and managing multiple charts on iPhone and Android.
Step 1: Download and Log In to MT4 Mobile App
Download MetaTrader 4 from official app stores (iOS App Store or Google Play). Open the app, tap "Sign in to an existing account". Search for your broker by name or server address. Enter login credentials (account number and password).
*(Screenshot suggestion: MT4 mobile login screen with broker search field)*
Step 2: Add Missing Currency Symbols (Pairs)
Tap "Quotes" at the bottom. Tap the "+" icon (or "Manage Symbols"). Search for the symbol you want (e.g., EURGBP, XAUUSD). Tap the star icon next to it to add to your favorites/watchlist. Tap "Done" to save.
*(Screenshot suggestion: Manage symbols screen with star icons visible)*
Step 3: Place a Market Order
Tap the desired symbol from Quotes. Tap "Trade" or "New Order". Select "Market Execution". Enter volume (lot size). Optionally set Stop Loss and Take Profit in points or price. Swipe up or tap "Sell" or "Buy" to execute immediately.
*(Screenshot suggestion: New order screen with SL/TP fields)*
Step 4: Place a Pending Order
Tap "Trade" → "Pending Order". Choose order type: Buy Limit, Sell Limit, Buy Stop, Sell Stop. Enter entry price, stop loss, take profit, and expiry (if any). Tap "Place Order" to confirm.
*(Screenshot suggestion: Pending order type selection menu)*
Step 5: Modify or Close Existing Trades
Go to "Trade" tab at the bottom. Tap an open position. To modify SL/TP: tap the current values and enter new numbers. To close: tap "Close" → confirm. To add or move a pending order: tap the order → "Modify" → adjust price or expiry.
*(Screenshot suggestion: Open position detail screen with Modify and Close buttons)*
Step 6: Manage Multiple Charts
Tap any chart to open full view. Pinch to zoom timeframes. Tap "Settings" (gear icon) to change chart type (candlestick/bar/line), add indicators (e.g., Moving Average, RSI), or draw trendlines. Swipe left/right between chart tabs.
*(Screenshot suggestion: Chart settings showing indicator list)*
Step 7: Enable Push Notifications for Alerts
Tap "Settings" (bottom right) → "Messages" → enable "Push notifications". Set alerts by tapping an indicator line or using the Alert function from the main menu. You will receive trade triggers on your lock screen.
Reference: MetaQuotes Mobile Trading Guide (2025). MT4 iOS/Android Help – Order Management.