Do you need a VPS for a trade copier? EA vs cloud copying
A trade copier can only copy while it's running. With a classic EA copier, that means MetaTrader has to be open on a computer that never sleeps, which is why most copier guides tell you to rent a VPS. There's now another option.
Option 1: EA on your own PC or VPS
You install the Vuxcopy EA in each MetaTrader terminal. The EA reports trades to our server and opens copies on your account.
Good:
- Included in every plan.
- Very fast, because your terminal talks to your broker directly.
- You can see everything happening in MetaTrader.
Watch out for:
- The computer must stay on, awake and online. A laptop that sleeps stops copying.
- Windows updates, power cuts and closed terminals all stop copying.
- A VPS typically costs $10–$30 a month and needs some setup.
Option 2: cloud copying
You enter the account's login, password and server in the dashboard. A cloud terminal connects to your broker and keeps the account connected around the clock. Nothing runs on your computer.
Good:
- No VPS, no terminal to keep open, works from your phone.
- Ideal for funded accounts you don't want to touch.
Watch out for:
- It's a paid extra per account.
- Copies can be a fraction of a second slower than a local EA.
- Your trading password is stored on the server. Vuxcopy encrypts it, and you can use the investor (read-only) password for the master, because the master is only watched, never traded.
Mixing both
You can run the master as an EA on a VPS you already have and put the copies in the cloud, or the other way round. Each account is set up on its own.
Which should you choose?
- You already have a VPS: use the EA.
- You trade from a laptop: use the cloud for at least the copies, so they keep following even when the laptop sleeps.
- You copy to funded accounts and travel: cloud for everything.
Whichever you choose, Vuxcopy warns you by email (and Telegram on Pro) if an account goes offline for more than a few minutes.