Expert Advisors
Forex VPS
Copy trading and EAs run only while the terminal is open. A Windows cloud computer keeps it open around the clock.
Available for Windows 10 and Windows 11
Operating system
Windows
Any provider
Processor
2 cores
Recommended
Memory
4 GB
Copying and several EAs concurrently
Uptime
24 hours
Independent of the local computer
Overview
Definition and Purpose
A virtual private server (VPS) is a Windows virtual machine hosted in a data centre. It stays online to run automated trading.
- Terminal
- Arka Terminal
- Copy trading
- Copying
- Expert Advisors
- 2 running
- Uptime
- 31 days
Local Computer and VPS
| Local computer | VPS | |
|---|---|---|
| Uptime | While switched on | 24/7 |
| Network | Home broadband | Data centre network |
| Power or network loss | Trading stops | Unaffected |
| Order routing | Via home network | Near broker servers |
Continuity
Uninterrupted
Copying and EAs continue while the local computer is off.
Environment
Data centre
Stable power and network, with a shorter order path.
Use case
Copying · EAs
Automated trading that must run while the trader is away.
Continuity
Full-Day Coverage
Signals during local downtime are missed. A cloud computer stays online.
- Local Computer
- Copying and EAs pause on shutdown or sleep and resume when the terminal reopens.
- Cloud Computer
- The terminal keeps running after the remote session closes.
- Offline Signals
- Positions the source opened while the terminal was closed are not copied retroactively.
Deployment
Deployment Workflow
A cloud computer is rented from a hosting provider and operated like any Windows machine.
- Rent
- A Windows cloud computer with 2 cores and 4 GB is sufficient.
- Remote Access
- Connect through Remote Desktop or a browser.
- Install the Terminal
- Install Arka Terminal and connect the trading account.
- Start
- Start copy trading or deploy an EA.
A continuous operating environment for copy trading and EAs.
- Windows, 2 cores, 4 GB
- Four-step deployment
- Any hosting provider
Selection Criteria
Evaluation points for a trading cloud computer.
Operating System
Arka Terminal runs on Windows. A Windows image is required.
Capacity
2 cores and 4 GB support copy trading and several EAs concurrently.
Location
A data centre near the broker's servers shortens order routing.
Access
Remote Desktop is standard. Disconnecting leaves the machine running.
Provider
ArkaTrading does not sell or operate cloud computers. Any provider can be used.
Credential Security
Account credentials are stored on the cloud computer. Its login should be secured accordingly.
Leveraged trading in foreign exchange and contracts for difference carries a high level of risk and can result in the loss of all invested capital. Nothing on this page is investment advice. Orders are placed on the account holder's own trading account, and the account holder remains responsible for them.
MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 are products of MetaQuotes. ArkaTrading is an independent terminal and is not affiliated with MetaQuotes.
Questions
What is a forex VPS?
A rented cloud computer that stays online at all hours, used to keep automated trading running while the local computer is off.
Is a VPS required for Arka Terminal?
No. It is required only when copying or EAs must continue while the local computer is off or asleep.
What specification is recommended?
Windows, two CPU cores and 4 GB of memory.
Does ArkaTrading provide the VPS?
No. The cloud computer is rented from a provider of the trader's choice.
Does the terminal keep running after the remote session closes?
Yes. Closing Remote Desktop only disconnects the session. The cloud computer and the terminal keep running.
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