System Requirements
Minimum Requirements
Section titled “Minimum Requirements”MetaTrader Platform
Section titled “MetaTrader Platform”| Platform | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|
| MetaTrader 4 | Build 1355+ | ✅ Fully Supported |
| MetaTrader 5 | Build 3800+ | ✅ Fully Supported |
| cTrader | Any | ⏳ Coming Soon |
| NinjaTrader | Any | 🔮 Planned |
Operating System
Section titled “Operating System”- ✅ Windows 7, 8, 10, 11 (32-bit or 64-bit)
- ✅ Windows Server 2012, 2016, 2019, 2022
- ✅ macOS via Wine or Parallels
- ✅ Linux via Wine
Hardware
Section titled “Hardware”| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Any modern processor | Intel i5 / AMD Ryzen 5+ |
| RAM | 2GB | 4GB+ |
| Disk Space | 100MB free | 500MB+ |
| Internet | 1 Mbps | 5 Mbps+ (for updates) |
Broker Compatibility
Section titled “Broker Compatibility”NFS is 100% broker-agnostic and works with:
- ✅ All regulated brokers (FCA, ASIC, CySEC, etc.)
- ✅ Prop firms (FTMO, MyForexFunds, etc.)
- ✅ ECN/STP brokers
- ✅ Market maker brokers
- ✅ Any MT4/MT5 server
Software Dependencies
Section titled “Software Dependencies”✅ No External Dependencies
Section titled “✅ No External Dependencies”Unlike other solutions, NFS requires NO:
- ❌ Python installations
- ❌ Java Runtime Environment
- ❌ External APIs or web services
- ❌ Third-party libraries
- ❌ DLL files
Everything is self-contained within the MT4/MT5 platform.
Network Requirements
Section titled “Network Requirements”NFS uses standard HTTPS (port 443) for data updates.
No firewall configuration needed for most users.
Bandwidth
Section titled “Bandwidth”| Operation | Data Usage |
|---|---|
| Initial download | ~4.5 MB |
| Auto-update (every 30 min) | ~50 KB |
| Monthly total | ~1.5 MB |
License Requirements
Section titled “License Requirements”One License Per MT4/MT5 Account
Section titled “One License Per MT4/MT5 Account”- ✅ One license = One MetaTrader account number
- ✅ Unlimited charts within that account
- ✅ Unlimited EAs within that account
- ❌ Cannot share license between multiple account numbers
Multi-Account Discounts
Section titled “Multi-Account Discounts”Need multiple licenses? Contact us for volume pricing:
- 3+ accounts: 10% discount
- 5+ accounts: 15% discount
- 10+ accounts: 20% discount
VPS Compatibility
Section titled “VPS Compatibility”NFS works perfectly on any Windows VPS:
- ✅ Vultr, DigitalOcean, AWS, Azure
- ✅ Forex-specific VPS (ForexVPS, BerliozVPS, etc.)
- ✅ Broker-provided free VPS
- ✅ Cheap $5/month VPS
Strategy Tester Requirements
Section titled “Strategy Tester Requirements”Backtesting
Section titled “Backtesting”- ✅ Works in Strategy Tester out of the box
- ✅ Historical data from 2007 to 2026
- ✅ No special configuration needed
Optimization
Section titled “Optimization”- ✅ Multi-threaded optimization supported
- ✅ Visual mode supported
- ✅ Genetic algorithm compatible
Tick Data
Section titled “Tick Data”For ultra-precise backtests, use:
- Dukascopy tick data (recommended)
- Tickstory (alternative)
- Broker’s 1-minute data (minimum)
Browser Requirements (for Web Dashboard)
Section titled “Browser Requirements (for Web Dashboard)”If using the optional web dashboard:
- ✅ Chrome 90+
- ✅ Firefox 88+
- ✅ Safari 14+
- ✅ Edge 90+
Checking Your Setup
Section titled “Checking Your Setup”How to Check MT4 Build Number
Section titled “How to Check MT4 Build Number”- Open MT4
- Go to:
Help → About - Look for:
Build 1355(or higher)
How to Check MT5 Build Number
Section titled “How to Check MT5 Build Number”- Open MT5
- Go to:
Help → About - Look for:
Build 3800(or higher)
Test Your Internet Connection
Section titled “Test Your Internet Connection”Open Command Prompt and run:
ping generativelanguage.googleapis.comIf you see replies, your firewall allows NFS updates.
Still Not Sure?
Section titled “Still Not Sure?”Contact us before purchasing:
- Telegram: @NFS_Support_Bot
- Email: [email protected]
We’ll help you verify compatibility! 🚀