VPS for trading bots and trading terminals
Automated strategies and trading terminals need to keep running when your own computer is asleep or offline. A VPS keeps them online around the clock. This page covers how to pick the operating system and size — it is not financial advice.
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MetaTrader 4/5 and many retail trading terminals are Windows applications, so they need a Windows VPS. Python, Node.js or exchange-API bots usually run perfectly on Linux, which costs less for the same resources.
Sizing
One or two MetaTrader terminals are usually comfortable with 2 GB on Windows; add memory for each extra terminal or chart-heavy setup. A single Linux API bot often needs well under 1 GB, but leave headroom for logs, databases and backtesting.
Location and latency
Latency depends on the distance between the server and your broker's or exchange's servers. Ask your broker where their trading servers are, then choose the closest location VPSFaster offers at checkout.
Reliability habits
Run bots as a service so they restart automatically, monitor them with alerts, keep API keys with the minimum permissions needed (no withdrawal rights), and back up your configuration.
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Frequently asked questions
Will a VPS make my strategy profitable?
No. A VPS only keeps your software running; it does not change trading outcomes. Test strategies carefully and trade responsibly.
Windows or Linux for crypto bots?
Most open-source crypto bots are built for Linux or Docker. Use Windows only if your tool requires it.
How much RAM for MT5?
Plan around 2 GB for one or two terminals on Windows and size up as you add terminals or expert advisors.