Mute MT4 Sounds: PC & Mobile Notification Guide

1. Introduction

MT4 (MetaTrader 4) is a trading platform widely used by FX traders. The sound that plays when orders or alert notifications occur is a convenient feature to avoid missing trades, but depending on the situation it may feel annoying.

In this article, we explain in detail how to easily mute MT4 sounds and customize them. We also introduce the settings for the smartphone version, not just the PC version, so you can be reassured no matter which device you use.

If you want to know how to turn off MT4 sounds or want to turn off only certain notification sounds, please refer to this article.

2. Benefits of Turning Off MT4 Notification Sounds

2-1. Enhance Focus

When notification sounds frequently play during trading, they can erode focus. Turning them off allows you to concentrate on analysis in a quiet environment.

2-2. Reduce Stress

Regardless of whether trades succeed or fail, each time a sound plays, emotions can fluctuate. Disabling notification sounds reduces psychological burden and helps maintain calm judgment.

2-3. Create a Comfortable Work Environment

When trading from home or in public places like cafés, you need to consider the surrounding environment. Turning off the sound helps avoid disturbing others while you work.

3. Basic Settings to Mute Sound in MT4

3-1. Open the Options Menu

1. Launch MT4.
2. Click ‘Tools’ from the menu bar.
3. Select ‘Options’.

3-2. Change Audio Settings

1. Click the ‘Audio Settings’ tab in the ‘Options’ window.
2. Uncheck the ‘Enable Audio’ checkbox.

3-3. Apply and Save Settings

1. Click ‘OK’ to save the changes.
2. Execute test orders or alerts to confirm that the settings have been applied correctly.

4. How to Disable Only Specific Notification Sounds

4-1. Open the Notification Sound Settings Screen

1. Launch MT4 and click “Tools” from the menu bar.
2. Select “Options”.
3. Open the “Sound Settings” tab.

4-2. Change Sound Settings for Each Event

1. Click the item you want to remove from the “Events” list.
2. Double-click the “Sound Setting” name and mark the bell icon with a “✘”.

4-3. Save and Verify Settings

1. Click “OK” to save the changes.
2. Generate test orders or alerts to verify the settings.

5. How to Change the Notification Sound to a Different Sound

5-1. Open the Notification Sound Customization Screen

1. Launch MT4 and select Tools → Options.
2. Click the Sound Settings tab.

5-2. Steps to Change the Notification Sound

1. Select the item you want to change from the Events list.
2. Click the sound file (folder name) and choose Choose other….

5-3. Specify the New Audio File

1. Select the audio file (WAV format) you want to use.
2. Click Open.

5-4. Apply and Verify the Settings

1. After setting, click OK to save.
2. Confirm that the new sound plays during a test notification.

6. Audio Settings on the Mobile Version of MT4

6-1. Audio Settings for the iPhone Version of MT4

1. Launch the app and open Settings.
2. Turn off push notifications from Notifications.

6-2. Audio Settings for the Android Version of MT4

1. Launch the app and open Settings.
2. Turn off sound notifications from Notification Settings.

6-3. Verifying Audio Settings and Important Notes

After making the changes, be sure to trigger a test notification to confirm that everything is working correctly.

7. Things to Keep in Mind When Muting Sound

7-1. Measures to Avoid Missing Important Alerts

• We recommend keeping important alerts enabled instead of muting them.
• By combining email and mobile notifications, you can maintain safety even when muting sounds.

7-2. Perform Tests After Changing Settings

After making changes, run test orders and alerts to confirm everything is functioning correctly.

8. Summary

In this article, we provided a detailed explanation of how to mute MT4 sounds and customize notification sounds.

8-1. Key Points

• We introduced methods to completely silence sounds and to turn off specific notification sounds.
• We also covered customization methods for changing sounds and how to set them on the smartphone version.
• We explained important cautions and the importance of testing.

8-2. Finally

Use this article as a reference to adjust your audio settings to fit your trading environment and achieve a comfortable trading experience.