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title: Switching Between Demo & Live Accounts
description: Learn how to switch between your demo and live accounts on the MetroTrade platform using the account selector in the top left corner.
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# Switching Between Demo & Live Accounts

## The MetroTrade platform keeps your demo and live accounts in the same platform, so you can move between them without logging out. This article shows you how.

### **How to Switch Accounts**

1. Click the account selector in the top left corner of the screen. It shows your current account status (Live or Demo) and account number.
2. A dropdown menu opens, listing each account tied to your login. Each one is labeled Demo or Live.
3. Click the account you want to switch to.
4. Your account summary (Balance, UPL, and any others you've enabled) update immediately to reflect the account you selected.

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### **If You Don't See a Live Account**

New traders sometimes only see a Demo account in this list. That's expected if a live account hasn't been set up yet. Setting up a live account is covered in a separate article. 

### **Keep in Mind**

- Your Demo account uses simulated funds and limited market data. It does not reflect your real balance or trading history.
- Positions, orders, and account metrics are specific to whichever account is active. Trades placed on one account do not carry over to the other.
- Check which account is active before placing a trade, especially if you regularly trade on the demo.

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