How to setup and recieve text notifications in MT4

Recieving text notifications is easy. You simply need to input your MetaQuotes ID into MT4 to start recieving text notifications.

Step 1: In your MT4 terminal, click "Tools" and then "Options"


Enable text notifications

Step 2: Click the "Notifications" tab, enable push notifications and input your MetaQuotes ID. Learn how to find your MetaQuotes ID, below.



Enable text notifications

📲 How to Find Your MetaQuotes ID

Your MetaQuotes ID allows you to receive push notifications from MT4/MT5 directly to your phone. Here’s how to find it and connect it to your desktop platform:

📱 On Your Phone (MT4 or MT5 App)

  1. Open the MetaTrader 4 or MetaTrader 5 app on your smartphone
  2. Tap "Chat and Messages"
  3. Look down at the bottom of your screen and you should see “MetaQuotes ID”. You should not need to scroll. It should be visible.
  4. You’ll see a unique ID that looks something like this: "My MetaQuotes ID: 12345678"
  5. Copy your ID into MT4.

✅ That’s it! You’ll now receive alerts from your EA or trading signals right on your mobile device.