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VPS for Algo Trading

A VPS is a remote computer that runs 24/7 with an active internet connection — essential for running Expert Advisors reliably without depending on your personal computer.

Why You Need a VPS

Running an EA on your laptop or home PC introduces real risks: internet outages, power failures, sleep mode, and restarts can all interrupt your strategy mid-trade. A VPS eliminates these problems.

  • Runs continuously — no interruptions from your local machine
  • Stable internet connection close to broker servers
  • Low latency for faster order execution
  • Accessible via Remote Desktop from anywhere
  • Essential for prop firm challenges (uptime requirements)
  • Cost-effective — typically a few euros per month
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Recommended: Contabo

Personally Used

I use Contabo for my own algo trading and am happy to recommend them. Excellent price-to-performance, real human support, and proven uptime.

  • Worldwide availability — 8 regions, 11 data centers
  • 99.996% uptime over the last 12 months
  • NVMe SSDs for fast performance
  • Real customer service — not a bot
  • German quality since 2003
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Setting Up MetaTrader 5 on a VPS

A step-by-step guide to getting your EA running on a Contabo VPS.

01 Order a VPS from Contabo (Windows Server recommended)
02 Connect via Remote Desktop (Windows: built-in RDP)
03 Download and install MetaTrader 5 on the VPS
04 Log into your broker account in MT5
05 Copy your EA files to the VPS MQL5 folder
06 Attach your EA to charts and enable AutoTrading
07 Set Windows power settings to never sleep
08 Disconnect RDP — your EA keeps running in the background

A full video tutorial covering VPS setup and MetaTrader 5 installation is available on the YouTube channel.