A VPS (Virtual Private Server) is a remote computer that stays on 24/7. You install MT5 on it so your EA can trade around the clock, even when your home PC is off.
Why do I need a VPS for trading?
• 24/7 uptime, MT5 runs non-stop, the EA never misses a trade
• Low latency, VPS servers are often located near broker data centers
• No interruptions, no power outages, internet drops, Windows updates, or accidental shutdowns
• Run from anywhere, connect from your phone, laptop, or any device
For TITAN ULTIMATE: Strongly recommended, the grid system needs to manage and open positions 24/7
For TITAN SNIPER: Recommended, SL/TP are server-side, but new entries require MT5 running
For TITAN GENESIS: Strongly recommended, the BTCUSD grid runs 24/7 and needs constant management of basket TPs and trailing
We built our own forex VPS, Skyline VPS, because every "general purpose" provider we tested left traders with a half-finished setup: bare Windows install, no MT5, no watchdog, no monitoring, and a support team that doesn't know what a broker is. Skyline is what TFXS members actually use.
🎁 TFXS Gold tier members get 7 days free on the Skyline Solo plan (the only free trial we offer). Sign up at
skylinevps.com and verify your TFXS membership via Telegram in 10 seconds.
Why Skyline VPS over generic providers
• MT4 + MT5 pre-installed, no setup screen, ready to log in to your broker the moment you connect
• Sub-3 ms latency to all major brokers (VT Markets, Vantage, IC Markets, Pepperstone, StarTrader), we're in the same London datacenter cluster they route through
• Auto-restart watchdog built-in, MT5 freezes happen, our watchdog detects and relaunches within 60 seconds, you never come home to a dead EA
• Live dashboard, balance, equity, P&L, open positions, EA list, broker latency, all visible from your phone without RDP
• Quick Connect, one-click .rdp file for any platform (Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Linux), no manual RDP configuration
• Telegram support in EN/FR/ES, average response under 4 minutes during market hours, by real traders not call-center scripts
• Snapshots included, take a point-in-time backup before any risky change (EA update, broker switch), restore in 3 minutes
Pricing: Solo €49/mo (1-2 MT instances), Trader €99/mo (3-6 MT, most popular), Studio €199/mo (8-15 MT). 7-day money-back guarantee on every paid plan, plus 7 days free on Solo for TFXS Gold members. Cancel anytime, no commitment.
Get started with Skyline VPS
1. Go to
skylinevps.com
2. Pick your tier (Solo if you run 1-2 EAs, Trader if you run 3-6, Studio if you run 8-15)
3. Sign up with email or Google, complete checkout (Visa, Mastercard, Amex)
4. Your VPS is online in ~3 minutes. RDP credentials arrive by email
5. Click
Quick Connect in the dashboard, your Windows desktop loads with MT5 already running
6. Log into your broker in MT5, attach the TFXS EA, you're trading
TFXS Gold members: Add
?gold=1 to the signup URL or use
this direct link to claim your 7-day free trial on the Solo plan.
If you prefer another provider
It's your choice. Any Windows VPS with the specs below will run an EA. If you go elsewhere, you're responsible for the install, the monitoring, the auto-restart, and the broker connectivity tuning, things we do for you by default on Skyline. Some brokers (VT Markets, Vantage, IC Markets) also offer a "free VPS" if you maintain a minimum balance, ask your account manager.
Minimum specs for any VPS to run TFXS EAs:
• OS: Windows Server 2016 or newer (MT5 requires Windows)
• RAM: 4 GB minimum (8 GB recommended if running multiple EAs)
• CPU: 2 vCPU minimum (4 vCPU recommended for grid EAs like ULTIMATE / GENESIS)
• Storage: 60 GB SSD minimum
• Network: Sub-10 ms latency to your broker's MT5 server
• Location: London (LD4/LD5) for most major brokers, New York (NY4) for some US brokers
After purchasing a VPS, you'll receive login credentials (IP address, username, password). Use Remote Desktop to connect.
On Skyline VPS: Skip the manual RDP setup, just click Quick Connect in your dashboard. Pick your OS (Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Linux), download the pre-configured .rdp file with IP / username / password baked in, double-click, you're connected.
How to connect from Windows
1. Press Win + R → type mstsc → press Enter
2. In the "Computer" field, enter your VPS IP address
3. Click Connect
4. Enter your VPS username (usually "Administrator") and password
5. Click OK, you're now on your VPS desktop
How to connect from Mac
1. Download Microsoft Remote Desktop from the App Store (free)
2. Open it → click Add PC
3. Enter your VPS IP address
4. Double-click to connect → enter username and password
5. You're in, the VPS desktop appears in a window
How to connect from phone (iOS / Android)
1. Download RD Client (Microsoft Remote Desktop) from the App Store or Google Play
2. Add a new PC → enter the VPS IP address
3. Enter credentials → connect
4. You can now monitor and manage your EA from anywhere
On Skyline VPS: Skip this step. MT4 and MT5 are pre-installed on every Skyline VPS the moment you connect. You only need to log into your broker account inside MT5.
Step-by-step MT5 installation (other providers)
1. Once connected to the VPS, open the browser (Edge or Internet Explorer)
2. Go to your broker's website and download MT5
3. Run the installer → follow the prompts → install
4. Launch MT5
5. Log in with your MT5 account credentials (account number + password + server)
Install the TFXS EA on the VPS
Once MT5 is running on the VPS:
1. Download the .ex5 file (from Telegram or transfer it from your PC)
2. Open MT5 → File → Open Data Folder
3. Go to MQL5/Experts/
4. Paste the .ex5 file
5. Copy any .set preset files as well
6. Restart MT5
7. Attach the EA to an XAUUSD chart, enter your license key, load the preset
8. Enable AutoTrading
The EA is now running 24/7 on the VPS.
Transfer files easily: You can copy/paste files between your local PC and the VPS using Remote Desktop. Just copy the file on your PC (Ctrl+C) and paste it on the VPS (Ctrl+V).
Keep your VPS running smoothly
• Don't install unnecessary software, keep the VPS clean and dedicated to MT5
• Disable Windows updates auto-restart, prevent unexpected reboots during trading
• Set MT5 to start automatically on VPS boot (add to Startup folder)
• Monitor weekly, check that the EA is still running and no errors appear in the Experts tab
• Keep your VPS password secure, change the default password after first login
On Skyline VPS: all of this is handled by default. MT5 auto-starts on boot, Windows updates won't reboot during market hours, the watchdog relaunches MT5 if it freezes, and the dashboard surfaces every error in plain language. You only need to focus on your trading.
How to auto-start MT5 on VPS reboot
1. Right-click the MT5 shortcut → Copy
2. Press Win + R → type shell:startup → press Enter
3. Paste the shortcut in the Startup folder
4. Now MT5 will launch automatically if the VPS reboots
Note: The EA will auto-attach to charts that were open when MT5 closed, so your setup is preserved.
How to disable Windows auto-restart
1. Open Settings → Update & Security → Windows Update
2. Click Advanced Options
3. Under "Restart options," set your active hours to cover all trading hours (e.g., 00:00 to 23:59)
4. This prevents Windows from restarting during market hours
Alternatively, set Windows Update to manual only and check for updates during weekends.
I can't connect to my VPS
• Check that you're using the correct IP address, username, and password
• Make sure your VPS is powered on (check your VPS provider dashboard)
• Try restarting the VPS from the provider's control panel
• Some networks block Remote Desktop, try from a different connection or use a mobile hotspot
MT5 disconnected on the VPS
• Check the bottom-right of MT5 for connection status
• Right-click the connection indicator → Rescan Servers
• If "No connection" persists, the broker server may be under maintenance, wait and retry
• Verify your MT5 login credentials are still valid
EA stopped trading on VPS
• Verify AutoTrading is ON (green play button in toolbar)
• Check the Experts tab for error messages
• Make sure the EA is still attached to the chart (look for the smiley face icon)
• Confirm your license key is still valid on the License Portal
• If needed, remove and re-attach the EA to the chart
Need help? Contact @JohnFromTfxs on Telegram.