# MetaTrader Administrator > MetaTrader Administrator provides dedicated and outsourced MT4/MT5 administrators for brokers and prop firms. Administrators handle swaps, sessions and DST changes, symbols, groups, reports, backups, access reviews and monitoring, on an on-call, part-time or full-time basis, backed by the 24/7 MetaTraderAdmin team. MetaTrader, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, MT4, MT5 and MetaQuotes are trademarks of MetaQuotes Ltd. MetaTrader Administrator is operated by the independent MetaTraderAdmin team and is not affiliated with or endorsed by MetaQuotes Ltd. Key facts: - What we offer: Dedicated and outsourced MT4/MT5 administrators - Engagement models: On-call, part-time dedicated, full-time dedicated - Typical tasks: Swaps, sessions & DST, symbols, groups, reports, backups, access reviews, monitoring, corporate actions - Backing: The MetaTraderAdmin team: 500+ servers deployed, 50+ countries, 24/7 cover - Uptime: 99.9% design target - Access: Least-privilege accounts created and controlled by the client - Platforms: MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 - Contact: info@metatraderadministrator.com · WhatsApp +44 7365665869 · Telegram @fxsupportdk ## Services & solutions - [Hire an Administrator](https://metatraderadministrator.com/hire-mt5-administrator/): Hire an experienced MetaTrader 4/5 administrator for your brokerage or prop firm: on-call, part-time dedicated or full-time dedicated, backed by a 24/7 team. - [What an Administrator Does](https://metatraderadministrator.com/what-does-a-metatrader-administrator-do/): The MT4/MT5 administrator role explained: server configuration, symbols, groups, swaps, sessions, reports, access management, backups, monitoring and incident response. - [Administrator Tasks](https://metatraderadministrator.com/mt5-administrator-tasks/): The complete list of recurring MetaTrader administration tasks: swap updates, session and DST changes, symbols, groups, reports, backups, access reviews and corporate actions. - [Admin Checklists](https://metatraderadministrator.com/mt5-admin-checklists/): Ready-to-use MetaTrader administration checklists for daily operations, weekly maintenance, monthly reviews, DST changes and new symbol launches. - [In-house vs Outsourced](https://metatraderadministrator.com/in-house-vs-outsourced-mt5-administrator/): Should a broker hire an in-house MetaTrader administrator or outsource? Compare cost, coverage, expertise, continuity and control. - [Skills & Qualifications](https://metatraderadministrator.com/mt5-administrator-skills/): The skills and knowledge a MetaTrader administrator needs: Administrator and Manager terminals, symbols and groups, risk settings, bridges and FIX, Windows Server, security and communication. - [Admin Tools](https://metatraderadministrator.com/metatrader-admin-tools/): The tools MetaTrader administrators use: Administrator terminal, Manager terminal, Manager and Server APIs, bridges, monitoring and reporting tools. - [How It Works](https://metatraderadministrator.com/how-it-works/): How an outsourced MetaTrader administrator engagement works: consultation, matching, access set-up, onboarding and documentation, routine work and reviews. - [About](https://metatraderadministrator.com/about/): MetaTrader Administrator provides dedicated and outsourced MT4/MT5 administrators, backed by the MetaTraderAdmin team with 500+ servers deployed in 50+ countries. ## Guides - [How to Manage Swap Rate Updates on MT4/MT5](https://metatraderadministrator.com/guides/update-swap-rates-mt5/): A practical process for updating swap (overnight financing) rates on MetaTrader: sources, schedule, triple-swap day, checks and communication. - [Handling Daylight Saving Time Changes on MetaTrader Servers](https://metatraderadministrator.com/guides/dst-session-changes-mt5/): How MetaTrader administrators prepare for daylight saving time (DST) changes: server time, trading sessions, affected markets, client communication and post-change checks. - [How to Add a New Symbol on MT5: The Administrator’s Checklist](https://metatraderadministrator.com/guides/add-new-symbol-mt5/): The settings to review when adding a new instrument to MetaTrader 5: contract specification, digits, sessions, margin, swaps, groups and price feed. - [Configuring Groups on MT5: Account Types Done Right](https://metatraderadministrator.com/guides/configure-groups-mt5/): How MetaTrader groups define account types: leverage, margin call and stop-out, commissions, symbols, routing and naming conventions that scale. - [Margin and Leverage Settings on MetaTrader: What Administrators Should Check](https://metatraderadministrator.com/guides/margin-leverage-settings-mt5/): How leverage, margin requirements, margin call and stop-out levels interact on MT4/MT5, and how to adjust them safely before volatile events. - [Corporate Actions on MT5: Stock Splits, Dividends and Rollovers](https://metatraderadministrator.com/guides/corporate-actions-mt5/): How MetaTrader administrators handle corporate actions on stock and index CFDs and contract rollovers on futures-based CFDs, fairly and on time. - [MT5 Backup and Restore: A Procedure You Can Trust](https://metatraderadministrator.com/guides/mt5-backup-restore-procedure/): How to design, verify and test backups for MetaTrader servers: what to back up, where to store it, how often and how to rehearse a restore. - [Monitoring MT5 Server Health: What to Watch and When to Alert](https://metatraderadministrator.com/guides/monitor-mt5-server-health/): The metrics and signals MetaTrader administrators should monitor: server resources, connections, gateways, quotes, logs and scheduled tasks, with alerting tips. - [MT5 Manager Permissions: Least-Privilege Best Practices](https://metatraderadministrator.com/guides/mt5-manager-permissions-best-practices/): How to structure MetaTrader manager and administrator permissions for dealing, support, finance and outsourced staff, with regular access reviews. - [Automating MT5 Reports for Risk and Finance](https://metatraderadministrator.com/guides/automate-mt5-reports/): Which MetaTrader reports brokers need daily and monthly, and how administrators automate them with scheduled tasks and the Manager API. - [In-house vs Outsourced MT5 Administrator: A Cost and Risk Breakdown](https://metatraderadministrator.com/guides/in-house-vs-outsourced-mt5-admin-costs/): The real costs and risks of hiring an in-house MetaTrader administrator compared with outsourcing: salary, coverage, continuity, expertise and control. ## Reference - [FAQ](https://metatraderadministrator.com/faq/): Answers about hiring an MT4/MT5 administrator: engagement models, tasks covered, access and security, coverage, onboarding and pricing. - [Glossary](https://metatraderadministrator.com/glossary/): Definitions of MetaTrader administration terms: swap, triple swap, session, DST, group, symbol specification, stop-out, corporate action, rollover, least privilege and more. - [Full text for LLMs](https://metatraderadministrator.com/llms-full.txt): all pages and guides in one Markdown file ## Contact - [Free consultation](https://metatraderadministrator.com/contact/) — email: info@metatraderadministrator.com · WhatsApp: +44 7365665869 · Telegram: @fxsupportdk - Sister site: [MetaTrader Admin](https://metatraderadmin.com) — MT4/MT5 administration services (server setup, broker setup, liquidity, risk, security, 24/7 support) ## Languages - English: https://metatraderadministrator.com/ - Turkish: https://metatraderadministrator.com/tr/ - German: https://metatraderadministrator.com/de/ - Spanish: https://metatraderadministrator.com/es/ - French: https://metatraderadministrator.com/fr/ - Portuguese: https://metatraderadministrator.com/pt/ - 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