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MetaTrader 4/5 includes extensive logging. In this guide we will cover how to locate and view the logs for your trading platform.

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Step By Step Guide

1

Open Data Folder

Logs1 PnInside of your MT4/MT5 platform, click the File tab and then select “Open Data Folder”.
2

Open Logs Folder

Logs2 PnLocate and click on the Logs folder.
3

Find and View Logs

Logs3 PnYou will then see all of the logs available for your specific platform. Double-click on the specific log that you wish to view.
Log files are named using the YYYYMMDD format (e.g., 20250325.log for March 25, 2025).
Last modified on March 29, 2026