The platform is the tool; the broker is the company and account behind the tool.
04 / Visual explainer
MT5 platform
Screen, charts, and order tools.
Broker account
Account, terms, products, and execution.
The broker's legal entity and terms matter more than the app name.
MT5 vs Broker
The platform is the tool; the broker is the company and account behind the tool.
A food-delivery app is not the restaurant. It helps send an order, while the restaurant prepares it. MT5 and a broker play different roles.
BrokerMT5Your order
Check the broker name and server when logging in. A wrong server can prevent the account from appearing.
DEMO ACCOUNT
MT5 vs Broker
Practice with Virtual money. No live order is required.
- 1Open your demo account
- 2Choose a symbol
- 3Open the order window
- 4Find the relevant field
- 5Enter a practice value
- 6Review before submitting
- Check the contracting legal entity.
- Products and leverage depend on the account and jurisdiction.
- Compare official terms, not only brand names.
Choosing a platform and assuming it automatically means every broker product is available.