This means someone can log in and view your trades, balance, equity, and history, but they cannot place, modify, or close any trades.
Why use it?
To share your account performance with friends, mentors, or potential investors safely.
To let third parties (such as auditors or strategy reviewers) verify your trades without risking your account.
To provide proof of your trading activity without revealing your main password.
How to generate a new Investor Password in MT5:
Log in to the MT5 platform.
Click Tools in the top menu.
Select Options.
Go to the Server tab.
Click the Change button.
In the pop-up window, tick the box for “Change investor (read-only) password”.
Enter your current master password (your main trading password) in the first field.
Enter your new investor password in the “New password” field.
Re-enter the same investor password in the “Confirm” field.
Click OK. Your new investor password will now take effect.
How to use it:
Share your account ID, server name, and investor password with the person you want to give access to.
They log in via MT5 using the “Investor” option, allowing them to see your account activity without being able to trade.
Important notes:
Never share your master password — only the investor password.
You can reset or change the investor password at any time by following the same steps.
Using the investor password ensures transparency while keeping your trading account completely safe.
In short: The Investor Password is the secure way to let others view your account performance in real time, with zero risk of them executing trades.
