How to Enable Push Notifications on MT5 (MetaQuotes ID)

Markets move fast, and you won't always be sitting in front of your charts when they do. Push notifications on MT5 solve this by sending real-time alerts straight to your phone, whether it's a price hitting a key level, an order being filled, or a message from your broker. Setting this up requires connecting your MT5 terminal to a unique identifier called a MetaQuotes ID, a quick, one-time process that unlocks reliable mobile alerts going forward.

This guide explains what a MetaQuotes ID is, how to find yours, and how to enable push notifications across both the desktop terminal and mobile app.

What Is a MetaQuotes ID?

A MetaQuotes ID (often abbreviated as MQID) is a unique identifier automatically generated for each installation of the MT5 mobile app. It acts as the connection point that allows your desktop MT5 terminal to send push notifications directly to your specific device, regardless of which broker or account you're logged into.

Each device running MT5 mobile has its own MetaQuotes ID, meaning if you use the app on multiple devices, such as a phone and a tablet, each one will have a distinct ID.

Step-by-Step: Finding Your MetaQuotes ID on Mobile

Step 1: Open the MT5 Mobile App

Launch MT5 on your iOS or Android device.

Step 2: Go to Settings

Tap the Settings tab, usually located at the bottom of the screen.

Step 3: Locate "Messages" or "Notifications"

Depending on your app version, tap into the Messages section, where your MetaQuotes ID is typically displayed, often labeled directly as "MetaQuotes ID" near the top of the screen.

Step 4: Copy or Note Down Your ID

Your MetaQuotes ID will appear as a string of numbers. Copy this value, since you'll need to enter it into your desktop terminal in the next step.

Step-by-Step: Enabling Push Notifications on the Desktop Terminal

Step 1: Open the Options Window

In your MT5 desktop terminal, go to the Tools menu and select Options, or use the shortcut Ctrl+O.

Step 2: Click the "Notifications" Tab

Within the Options window, select the Notifications tab.

Step 3: Enable Push Notifications

Check the box labeled Enable Push Notifications.

Step 4: Enter Your MetaQuotes ID

Paste or type the MetaQuotes ID you copied from your mobile app into the designated field.

Step 5: Send a Test Notification

Most versions of MT5 include a Test button within this window. Click it to send a sample notification to your mobile device, confirming the connection is working correctly before relying on it for live alerts.

Step 6: Save Your Settings

Click OK to confirm and save your notification settings.

What Triggers a Push Notification on MT5?

Once enabled, push notifications can be triggered by several types of events, depending on how you've configured your terminal and any attached Expert Advisors:

• Price alerts: Custom alerts you've set for a specific instrument reaching a defined price level.
• Order execution: Notifications when a pending order is triggered, or when a market order is filled.
• Expert Advisor messages: If an EA is coded to send push notifications, such as alerting you when it opens or closes a position, these will also come through once notifications are enabled.
• Account-related messages: Some brokers send account notices, such as margin call warnings, directly through this same notification channel.

Setting Up a Price Alert to Trigger a Notification

Push notifications are especially useful when paired with price alerts, since this combination lets you step away from your charts entirely while still being informed the moment a key level is reached.

Step 1: Open the Alerts Tab

Within the Terminal window, click on the Alerts tab.

Step 2: Create a New Alert

Right-click within the tab and select Create, or use the equivalent button if available in your version.

Step 3: Configure the Alert Conditions

Set the instrument, condition (such as "Bid >=" a specific price), and the desired action once triggered.

Step 4: Enable the Notification Option

Within the alert's configuration window, make sure the option to send a push notification is checked, alongside any other actions like sound alerts or emails.

Step 5: Save the Alert

Confirm and save. Once the specified price condition is met, you'll receive a push notification directly on your mobile device, provided your MetaQuotes ID connection remains active.

Troubleshooting Push Notification Issues

• Test notification doesn't arrive: Double-check that the MetaQuotes ID was copied correctly, without extra spaces or missing digits, and confirm your mobile device has an active internet connection.
• Notifications stop working after some time: Some mobile operating systems restrict background app activity to save battery, which can interrupt notification delivery; check your device's battery optimization settings and exclude MT5 if necessary.
• Wrong device receiving notifications: If you've reinstalled the MT5 app or switched devices, your MetaQuotes ID will have changed, requiring you to update the ID saved in your desktop terminal's Notifications settings.
• Notifications enabled but nothing triggers: Confirm you've actually set up alerts, EA notification logic, or relevant account triggers, since enabling the notification channel itself doesn't generate alerts without a specific triggering condition configured.

Why Enabling Push Notifications Matters

• Stay informed without watching the screen constantly: Notifications let you step away from your desk while remaining aware of significant price movements or account activity.
• React faster to filled orders: Immediate notification of order execution allows you to adjust your strategy or risk management promptly rather than discovering the fill later.
• Monitor risk on the go: Combined with account-related alerts, push notifications help you stay aware of your account's status even when you're away from your main trading setup.

Final Thoughts

Enabling push notifications through your MetaQuotes ID is a quick setup process that meaningfully improves how connected you stay to your trading account, even when you're away from your charts. Once configured and tested, this simple connection between your desktop terminal and mobile device ensures you're informed the moment something important happens, whether that's a triggered price alert, a filled order, or an important account update.

Take a few minutes to locate your MetaQuotes ID and enable push notifications on your TradingPRO MT5 setup today. It's a small step that adds a genuinely useful layer of awareness to your overall trading routine.