The complete VPS installation process
Choose the right VPS plan
Get at least a 1 vCPU / 2GB RAM / Windows Server plan, on a data-center location closest to your broker's trade server. Below are our 3 recommended VPS providers — open an account through our link and it's ready in minutes.
VPS Provider 1
Short one-line description of this VPS provider — e.g. low-latency Windows VPS built for MT4/MT5 EAs.
VPS Provider 2
Short one-line description of this VPS provider — e.g. affordable entry-level VPS for beginners.
VPS Provider 3
Short one-line description of this VPS provider — e.g. higher-spec plans for running multiple EAs.
These 3 cards are set up as referral slots — add your VPS partner's logo, description, pricing, and referral link to each. Opening an account through these links supports BOTSFIRM at no extra cost to you.
Order the VPS and get your RDP details
After payment you'll receive your IP address, username, and password by email — save these somewhere safe, you'll need them to connect via RDP.
Connect using Remote Desktop
Search for Remote Desktop Connection (mstsc) on Windows, enter the IP, then log in with your username and password.
2 Type: mstsc → Enter
3 In the Computer field: 185.xx.xx.140
4 Click Connect → enter username / password
5 ✓ Connected — your VPS desktop appears
Install the MT4 / MT5 terminal
Open a browser on the VPS and download the MT4 or MT5 installer from your broker's website, then install it as usual.
Upload and attach your BOTSFIRM robot
Copy the robot file (.ex4 / .ex5) into the MQL4/MQL5 → Experts folder, restart the terminal, then drag it onto a chart to attach it.
Turn on AutoTrading and set up monitoring
Turn the AutoTrading button green on the toolbar. The VPS keeps running even if your laptop is off — just log in once a week to check on it.