MetaTrader 5 (MT5) is one of the most popular trading platforms for forex, stocks, and CFDs. With its wide range of customizable charts, indicators, and tools, traders often personalize MT5 to suit their trading style. But sometimes, too many changes or wrong configurations can clutter the platform. That’s when you may want to reset MT5 to default settings.
In this guide, I’ll walk you through different methods to restore MT5 back to its original state.
Why Reset MT5?
You might want to reset MT5 if:
- Charts and indicators are cluttered.
- Settings are not working as expected.
- You installed custom indicators or templates that you no longer need.
- You want a fresh start, just like when you first installed MT5.
Method 1: Reset Charts to Default
- Open MT5 on your computer.
- Right-click on the chart window.
- Select Properties and choose the default settings you prefer.
- Remove unnecessary indicators by right-clicking them → Delete Indicator.
- Save this as a default template:
- Right-click on the chart → Template → Save Template → name it “Default.tpl”.
- MT5 will use this template for all new charts.
Method 2: Resetting via Templates and Profiles
- Close all open charts in MT5.
- Go to the Profiles menu (bottom toolbar).
- Select Default.
- This loads the platform with the original default layout and chart setup.
Method 3: Full Reset by Deleting Configuration Files
If you want to completely reset MT5 as if it’s freshly installed:
- Close MT5.
- On Windows, press Win + R, type:
%appdata%\MetaQuotes\Terminaland press Enter. - Find the folder with a long code (this is your MT5 installation data).
- Delete or rename it (e.g., “Terminal_old”).
- Restart MT5 → it will create a brand-new default configuration folder.
⚠️ Note: This will remove all saved templates, profiles, and account details. Make sure to back up anything important before doing this.
Method 4: Reinstall MT5
If all else fails:
- Uninstall MT5 from your PC.
- Delete leftover folders in Program Files and AppData.
- Download the latest MT5 installer from your broker or MetaTrader’s official site.
- Reinstall it → you’ll have a clean default setup.
Final Tips
- Always back up templates and profiles before resetting.
- Use the Profiles feature to save different layouts (e.g., one for forex, another for stocks).
- Resetting can help speed up MT5 if it has become slow due to too many custom indicators.
✅ That’s it! Now you know how to reset MT5 to default settings using different methods depending on how deep you want the reset to be.
