CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. The vast majority of retail client accounts lose money when trading in CFDs. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
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What is an investor password and how do I change it?
An investor password in MT5 is a read-only password allowing others to view your trading account and history without trading permissions. To set it on desktop, go to "tools" "options," select the "server" tab, click "change," check "change investor (read-only) password," and enter a new password.
What an investor password allows
Access type
Allowed?
View open trades
Yes
View trading history
Yes
Place new trades
No
Modify trades
No
Close trades
No
Deposit or withdraw funds
No
When this may be used
Scenario
Explanation
Account review
You may share read-only access for account review.
Demonstration
You may show trading history or account activity without giving trading permission.
Analysis
A third party can view activity without being able to manage trades.
Steps to change investor password on MT5 desktop
Step
Action
1
Open your MT5 terminal.
2
Go to Tools.
3
Select Options.
4
Open the Server tab.
5
Click Change.
6
Select Change investor/read-only password.
7
Set your new investor password.
8
Confirm the change.
Important notes
The investor password is different from your trading account password.
Sharing an investor password gives read-only access to trading account information.
Do not share your main trading account password with anyone.
