
If you are experiencing an issue with MT5, our support team may ask you to send your platform logs. These logs show activity from inside the platform around the time of the issue and help us investigate the problem more accurately.
Please include your MT5 account number and the approximate time the issue occurred when you send them through.
Android
1. Open the MT5 app.
2. Tap the three horizontal lines in the top-left corner.
3. Select Journal.
4. Choose the relevant date.
5. Take screenshots of the relevant log entries.
6. Send the screenshots to our support team.
iPhone / iOS
1. Open the MT5 app.
2. Tap Settings.
3. Select Journal.
4. Tap the Share button.
5. Send the log file to us.
On iPhone, the log file is usually shared in .txt format.
Windows Desktop
1. Open MT5.
2. Click the Journal tab at the bottom of the platform.
3. Right-click inside the Journal area.
4. Select Open.
5. Your MT5 log folder will open.
6. Send us the log file for the relevant date.
The file name usually matches the date, so choose the log from the day the issue occurred.
What to Include
When sending your logs, please include:
• Your MT5 account number
• The date of the issue
• The approximate time it happened
• A short description of what went wrong
• Screenshots or log files from the relevant device
The more precise the information, the faster we can investigate, and the less back-and-forth required
Frequently asked questions
What are MT5 platform logs?
MT5 platform logs are records of activity inside MetaTrader 5, including connection events, platform messages, errors, and other technical details.
Why do support need my MT5 logs?
Logs help our support team review what happened in the platform around the time of the issue, which can make troubleshooting faster and more accurate.
Which log file should I send?
Please send the log from the date the issue occurred. If possible, include the approximate time the issue happened.
Can I send screenshots of the logs?
Yes. On mobile, screenshots of the relevant journal entries are usually fine. On desktop, sending the log file is preferred.
What should I include when sending MT5 logs?
Please include your MT5 account number, the date and approximate time of the issue, and a short description of what happened.



