Free VPS is offered to clients with at least $5,000 in account equity who trade at least 5 standard lots per month. Below that, a paid VPS option is available through XM’s hosting partner.
Direct answer
XM provides a free VPS (Virtual Private Server) tier for clients running EAs that need 24/7 uptime, but it is not free for everyone — the broker uses an equity-and-volume gate to qualify clients whose trading economics justify the hosting cost.
Eligibility and how to claim
Maintain $5,000+ equity
Across the qualifying account on which the VPS will run.
Trade at least 5 standard lots per month
0.01-lot Micro trades convert proportionally; check exact volume in the Members Area.
Request VPS in the Members Area
The application provisions credentials for an XM-affiliated VPS provider with low-latency proximity to the trading server.
Alternative if you don’t qualify
Paid third-party MT4/MT5 VPS services (BeeksFX, ForexVPS, NYC Servers, etc.) typically run $20–$40/month and provide similar latency. For most strategies, run a paid VPS first and migrate to free once you qualify.
Check the current XM bonus in your country
Country-specific deposit bonus ? Members Area verification required ? Bonus credit is not cash
FAQ
Is XM VPS free?
Free VPS is offered to clients with at least $5,000 in account equity who trade at least 5 standard lots per month. Below that, a paid VPS option is available through XM’s hosting partner.
Why does latency matter?
For EAs and scalping strategies, even 50ms of round-trip latency can change fill prices and rejection rates. A nearby VPS reduces that distance materially.
What OS does XM VPS run?
Standard Windows-based VPS suitable for MT4/MT5 desktop terminals.
Related XM guides
- XM MT4 and MT5 Guide
- Is scalping allowed at XM?
- Can You Scalp With the XM Bonus?
- Can you actually trade with XM?