LESSON 01 · GETTING STARTED

Open Your Broker Account + Deposit

~9 MIN READ · FREE

Before you can place a single trade you need a regulated broker account. This lesson walks you through the signup, the verification, and the first deposit — nothing else.

1. 1

   Pick a regulated broker

   Check that the broker is licensed, offers the pairs and metals you plan to trade, and supports MT5 or TradeLocker. Avoid brokers with no public licence number.

2. 2

   Create your live account

   Use your legal name exactly as it appears on your ID. Choose a standard or raw-spread account in your own currency so you are not paying conversion fees on every trade.

3. 3

   Verify your identity

   Upload a photo ID and a proof of address dated within the last three months. Verification usually clears in a few hours — do this before you fund the account.

4. 4

   Make your first deposit

   Start with the minimum deposit $300 so position sizing still works while you learn. Only deposit money you can afford to leave untouched for months.