VPS Latency (Network Ping)
The latency shown in the bottom-right corner of your MetaTrader terminal is your network ping — the round-trip time for data to travel between your VPS and your broker’s trading server. This is the number that NYCServers optimizes by placing your VPS as close to your broker’s server as possible. A low VPS latency (e.g., 1ms) means your orders are reaching the broker almost instantly.Order Execution Time
The time shown in your MetaTrader Journal logs (e.g., “order done in 500ms”) is the total time your broker took to execute your order. This includes:- Receiving the order from your VPS
- Internal broker processing
- Liquidity checks and price validation
- Order matching and fill confirmation
- Sending the confirmation back to your VPS
Example
| Metric | Value | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| VPS Latency | 1ms | Your order reached the broker in 1ms |
| Order Execution | 500ms | The broker took 500ms to process and complete the order |
What Should You Do?
VPS Latency Is Low, Execution Is Slow
Your VPS is performing correctly. The delay is on your broker’s side. Contact your broker to inquire about their execution times and whether a different account type or liquidity provider may offer faster fills.
VPS Latency Is High
Your VPS may be located far from your broker’s server. Consider changing your VPS location to one closer to your broker, or contact support for help identifying the best location.