# How to Connect Exness MT4 and MT5 to Trader Journal

> Exness has multiple MT4 and MT5 servers across different entities. This guide shows you exactly how to connect any Exness account to Trader Journal for automatic trade sync.

**Tags:** exness, mt4, mt5, broker-setup, automatic-tracking

**URL:** https://traderjournal.app/broker-setup/how-to-connect-exness-mt4-mt5-to-trader-journal

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# How to Connect Exness MT4 and MT5 to Trader Journal

Exness is one of the largest retail forex brokers by volume, and its server structure is slightly more complex than most brokers because it operates under multiple legal entities. This guide covers both MT4 and MT5 connections.

## Understanding Exness Servers

Exness operates under several regulated entities, each with its own set of servers:

**Exness (SC) Ltd (Seychelles):**
- Exness-MT4Real, Exness-MT4Real2, Exness-MT4Real3 (and higher numbers)
- Exness-MT5Real, Exness-MT5Real2

**Exness (UK) Ltd:**
- ExnessUK-MT4Real, ExnessUK-MT4Real2

**Exness Technologies Ltd:**
- ExnessTech-MT4Real

Your server depends on where you registered and when. Check the bottom-right of your MT4/MT5 terminal for your current server name.

## Requirements

- Exness MT4 or MT5 terminal installed and logged in
- Trader Journal app with your API key
- Your account number from the Exness Personal Area

## Connecting Exness MT4

### Step 1: Install the EA

1. In Trader Journal app, go to Settings → Expert Advisor → Download EA for MT4
2. Place the `TraderJournal.ex4` file in your MT4 Data Folder under MQL4 → Experts
3. Restart MT4 or refresh the Expert Advisors list in the Navigator

### Step 2: Allow WebRequests

Go to Tools → Options → Expert Advisors. Check **Allow WebRequests for listed URLs** and add `https://api.traderjournal.app`.

### Step 3: Attach to Chart

Drag the TraderJournal EA onto any chart. Enter your Trader Journal API key when prompted. Enable AutoTrading.

### Verifying MT4 Connection

The EA smiley face in the chart corner turns green when connected. Your account should appear in Trader Journal within one minute.

## Connecting Exness MT5

MT5 works differently because Exness uses the newer OnTradeTransaction event system, which gives real-time notifications instead of polling.

### Step 1: Download MT5 EA

In Trader Journal app: Settings → Expert Advisor → Download EA for MT5. This downloads `TraderJournal.ex5`.

### Step 2: Install in MT5

1. Open MT5 Data Folder (File → Open Data Folder)
2. Navigate to MQL5 → Experts
3. Paste `TraderJournal.ex5` into that folder
4. Refresh in MT5 Navigator

### Step 3: Enable WebRequest in MT5

MT5 has the same WebRequest setting. Go to Tools → Options → Expert Advisors → Allow WebRequests and add `https://api.traderjournal.app`.

### Step 4: Attach and Configure

Drag the EA onto any chart. Enter your API key. The MT5 connection responds faster than MT4 because trades push immediately on close rather than on the 30-second polling cycle.

## Exness-Specific Notes

**Very high account numbers:** Exness account numbers are long (8+ digits). Make sure you are using the account number, not the login ID shown in some sections of the Personal Area.

**Cent accounts:** Exness offers cent accounts. These are identified in Trader Journal with the account type label. Lot sizes are shown in cents — 100 cents = 1 standard cent lot. The journal handles this automatically.

**Multiple currencies:** Exness accounts can be denominated in USD, EUR, GBP, BTC, and others. Trader Journal displays P&L in the account currency.

**Swap-free (Islamic) accounts:** Swaps do not apply. Trader Journal will show 0.00 swap for each trade, which is correct.

**Exness app vs terminal:** Some traders use the Exness proprietary app. Trader Journal syncs only with MT4 and MT5. Use the Exness MT4 or MT5 terminal for the connection to work.

## Troubleshooting

**Server not in the dropdown when logging into MT4:**
Exness adds new servers regularly. If your server does not appear, you may need to download the latest Exness MT4 installer from the Exness website, which includes updated server lists.

**EA attached but no sync:**
Confirm the API key is from the active Trader Journal account. Keys from deleted or suspended accounts will not authenticate.

**Trade history is incomplete:**
The EA syncs from the point it was first attached. It does not retroactively import old trade history. For historical data, you can export your Exness MT4 history as a CSV and import it manually in Trader Journal under Settings → Import.

## Summary

Exness MT4 and MT5 both work cleanly with Trader Journal. The key difference is identifying your correct server, since Exness operates multiple entities. Once the EA is running, every trade closes into your journal without any manual work.