What an investor password can and can't do
Every MetaTrader account has a read-only password. Here is what it allows, where to find it, and what never to share.
- Place and close trades
- Change orders
- See trades and history
- See balance and equity
Two passwords, two jobs
Every MetaTrader account comes with a main password, which can trade, and an investor password, which can only view. With the investor password, someone can see your trades, balance and history, but cannot place, change or close a trade, and cannot move money.
Where to find it
Your broker usually emails it when the account is opened. If you can't find it, set a new one in MetaTrader 5: open your account settings, choose to change the password, and pick the investor password.
What never to share
Never share your main password, with anyone, including us. If you think you entered it somewhere by mistake, change it in MetaTrader straight away.
Copy trading is different
If you choose optional copy trading, that service is authorized separately, with its own permissions. It is not the read-only tracking connection.
Try it
Exercise: find your investor password now, and store it in your password manager next to your account number.