How to get/activate VPS with FBS?

How to Get and Activate a VPS with FBS for Forex Trading

If you run Forex strategies that need steady uptime—especially automated trading with Expert Advisors (EAs)—a VPS can be the difference between consistent execution and missed entries caused by power cuts, device sleep, or unstable internet. With a VPS, your trading platform runs on a remote server, so your terminal can stay online even when your personal computer is off.

FBS offers a VPS option designed for traders who want continuous platform operation, stable connectivity, and a cleaner environment for running automation on MT4 or MT5.

What the FBS VPS is and what it’s used for

A VPS (Virtual Private Server) is a remote computer that stays powered on and connected. In Forex trading, the typical use is to keep MetaTrader 4 (MT4) or MetaTrader 5 (MT5) running continuously so EAs, scripts, and alerts can operate without depending on your home electricity, your laptop battery, or your local internet stability.

With the FBS VPS, the main practical benefits are:

• Protection from power and connection interruptions
• A fast, stable link to the trading platform
• Continuous operation, including offline operation from your side
• Ability to trade from anywhere by remotely connecting to the same server
• Security features such as backups (as described in the service overview)

In plain terms: you install or use MetaTrader on the VPS, log into your trading account, attach your EA, and leave the platform running on that server. Your own device becomes a “remote screen,” not the engine doing the work.

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What you need before you can activate the FBS VPS

To activate the VPS in the FBS system, you need all of the following in place:

• Access to the FBS Trader Area
  The VPS setup is initiated from inside the Trader Area.
• A Real trading account
  The VPS activation requires funds deposited “on a Real account.”
• A one-time qualifying deposit
  The service activation is unlocked after a one-time deposit that meets the stated minimum.
• A Windows computer for Remote Desktop Connection (RDP)
  FBS describes connecting via “Remote Desktop Connection,” which is built into Windows. You’ll connect using the IP address and credentials provided after activation.

FBS also lists general computer/network specs for comfortable VPS usage (CPU, RAM, SSD, Windows OS, network). These are not requirements for the VPS server itself; they’re baseline guidance for the device you use to connect smoothly.

Qualification and pricing rules for the FBS VPS

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The activation deposit

To activate the VPS, you must make a one-time deposit of at least $450. FBS also presents the same threshold in euros on its VPS page ($450 or €450) and specifies that the funds must be deposited in one transaction on a Real account.

How the monthly cost works

FBS states the VPS is free of charge only during the first month of use. After that, a $33 fee for the next month is deducted from the account you select during setup.

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How to keep the VPS free after the first month

The VPS continues without the $33 fee if you trade at least 3 standard lots within the previous month.

What happens if you don’t meet the condition

If you don’t trade 3 standard lots, the chosen account can be charged the $33. If there are no funds available and the trading-volume condition wasn’t met, FBS states the service is disabled.

That’s the core rule set: activate with the deposit, then either meet the trading-volume requirement or cover the monthly fee.

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How to activate the VPS inside the FBS Trader Area

Once your one-time qualifying deposit is completed, VPS activation is done inside the Trader Area:

1. Go to the Promotions page and select “Set up VPS”
2. Choose the account linked to VPS billing
   This is the account that will be charged $33 if you don’t trade 3 standard lots within a month.
3. Select the server location
   FBS notes that the closer the location is to you, the better it will work. After you activate, you can only change the location by canceling the current VPS and making a new $450 deposit.
4. Choose the server type (platform pre-install choice)
   This choice controls which platform (MT4 or MT5) is installed by default at activation. FBS also states you can use both MT4 and MT5 accounts on the VPS; the choice is about the default install. If you want both platforms on the same VPS, you disconnect and then download the second platform.
5. Click “Enable VPS”
   After enabling, FBS provides the connection details: Location, IP address, Username: Administrator, and Password.

At this point, your VPS exists and is ready to access. The next task is remote login.

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How to connect to the FBS VPS on Windows

FBS describes using Windows Remote Desktop Connection (RDP). The process looks like this:

1. Open “Remote Desktop Connection” on your PC
   Windows includes it by default; you can find it via Windows search.
2. Enter the VPS IP address and connect
   Paste or type the IP address you received when you enabled the VPS, then click Connect.
3. Log in using the provided credentials
   When prompted, choose “Use another account”, then enter:
   • Username: Administrator
   • Password: the password FBS generated and displayed during setup

   Then confirm to proceed.

4. Confirm the connection prompt
   FBS shows a confirmation screen where you click Yes to continue into the remote desktop session.

After login, you’ll see a Windows desktop running on the server. Think of it as a separate computer you control through a window.

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Getting MetaTrader running on the VPS

When you activate the VPS, you choose which platform is installed by default (MT4 or MT5). Once you are inside the VPS desktop:

1. Open the installed MetaTrader
2. Log into your FBS trading account (the MT4/MT5 account credentials you use normally)
3. Open charts for your Forex pairs
4. Attach your Expert Advisor or indicators
5. Enable automated trading features inside MetaTrader (so the EA can trade)

From here, your Forex terminal is operating on the VPS server. Your home device can disconnect without stopping the platform on the server.

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Using both MT4 and MT5 on the same VPS

FBS states you can use both MT4 and MT5 accounts with the VPS. The setup menu only chooses which platform is installed by default, and if you want both platforms available, you disconnect and then download and install the second platform inside the VPS.

That means you can run MT4 and MT5 in parallel on the same VPS if you install both.

How to close the VPS session without stopping your trading terminal

A common mistake is shutting down the VPS desktop itself when you really only want to close your viewing window.

FBS explains how to close your VPS session after a trading session:

• Click the [x] at the top of the Remote Desktop window
• Confirm by clicking OK

This closes your remote access session. Your MetaTrader terminal can continue running on the VPS, which is the point of using VPS hosting for Forex automation.

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How to track the “3 standard lots” condition correctly

The VPS remains free after the initial free period if you trade at least 3 standard lots within the previous month. To avoid surprise charges, treat this like an operational checklist item for your Forex routine.

What “3 lots” can look like in practice

FBS provides clear examples:

• 1.00 lot + 1.00 lot + 1.00 lot
• 3.00 lots in a single trade
• Any combination that totals 3.00 lots

FBS also states that all types of trades on a Real account count, as long as the trades are executed within the month.

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Instrument lot sizes can differ

Not every instrument uses the same contract size conventions. FBS warns that “for some instruments, there are different lot sizes,” and indicates that these details are provided in the Promotions section of the Trader Area.

So if you trade Forex majors only, lot sizing is usually straightforward. If you trade metals, indices, energies, or other CFDs, the lot definition may differ—so the safest approach is to rely on the lot-count total shown inside the FBS system.

Where to see your lot totals

FBS states you can view your trading activity and the total lots traded within the month in your FBS Trader Area.

Operationally, this is how you ensure the VPS remains free: you confirm your rolling lot count is at or above the threshold before the billing logic is applied.

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How to deactivate (cancel) the VPS

If you no longer want the VPS:

• FBS states you can deactivate it by clicking the Cancel Server button on the VPS page in the FBS Trader Area.
• FBS also states that if you stop using the VPS, the fee for the remaining month will not be recalculated.

That means cancellation stops future use under that server allocation, but it doesn’t convert paid time into a partial refund based on unused days.

Changing VPS location after activation

Server location affects responsiveness when you connect and can also influence platform stability during active trading, especially if you scalp or run EAs sensitive to execution timing.

FBS states that after you activate the VPS, you can change the server location only by canceling the current VPS and making a new $450 deposit.

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Upgrading the VPS

FBS notes there is a possibility of upgrading to better VPS specifications, and that upgrades are handled via support rather than directly inside the Trader Area. It also states you do not need to cancel your current VPS before upgrading.

If your Forex automation grows (more charts, more EAs, heavier indicators), an upgrade can matter because platform speed and memory headroom affect stability.

A clean VPS routine for Forex traders using MT4/MT5

To keep your setup stable, treat VPS trading like a simple operating system:

• Activate VPS only after you are ready to use it (since the service has ongoing conditions and potential fees).
• Install and configure MT4/MT5 inside the VPS desktop.
• Keep your EA environment minimal: only the charts, EAs, and indicators you actually use.
• Disconnect by closing Remote Desktop (the VPS keeps running).
• Track monthly lots in the Trader Area so the VPS stays free when you meet the volume condition.

This routine is exactly why traders use a Forex VPS: fewer interruptions, fewer platform shutdowns, and fewer surprises during automated execution.

• Make a one-time deposit of at least $450 (or €450 shown on the VPS page), in one transaction, to a Real account.
• In the Trader Area, open Promotions → Set up VPS.
• Pick the account used for VPS billing (the one charged $33 if you don’t trade 3 standard lots within a month).
• Choose server location and the default platform install (MT4 or MT5).
• Enable VPS and save the details: IP address, Administrator username, and password.
• Connect via Remote Desktop Connection on Windows using the IP and credentials.
• Run MetaTrader on the VPS, log in, attach your Forex EA, and keep the platform online.
• Keep the VPS free after the initial free period by trading 3 standard lots in the previous month, or accept the $33 monthly fee deduction.
• Deactivate anytime via Cancel Server in the Trader Area; fees aren’t recalculated for unused time.

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