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Can I modify my platform or account type?

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▸Version 13October 12, 2026, 5:37 PM+2−1

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Is there anything that would disqualify me from joining the Premium Programme?
Affiliate Programme
Section: Can I modify my platform or account type?
+ How does the FTMO Affiliate Programme work?
What is the application and approval process?
Are there country restrictions for affiliates and referred clients?
Can I modify my platform or account type?
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▸Version 12October 12, 2026, 3:06 AM+6−10

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Trading Objectives
What are the Trading Objectives?
− Do you have any consistency rules?
+ How does your Consistency rule work?
What is the difference between Balance and Equity?
Rules
Can I modify my platform or account type?
Can I modify my platform or account type?
Section: Can I modify my platform or account type?
− Our system allows you to modify certain parameters of your account, provided that no trade has been placed on the current account. For FTMO Accounts, the modification can be processed after each Reward withdrawal.
− Available modifications for FTMO Challenge: 1-Step or subsequent FTMO Account:
− - Platform modification
− The modification from the Standard account type to the Swing account type is unavailable because the Swing account type is not offered for the FTMO Challenge: 1-Step.
− Available modification for FTMO Challenge: 2-Step or subsequent FTMO Account:
− - Platform modification
− - Modification of the Swing account type to the Standard account type (change from Standard to Swing is not possible)
− All available modifications can be made directly in Account MetriX by clicking the “Modify” button in the upper section and confirming your request.
+ With the exception of the Free Trial accounts, our system allows you to modify certain account parameters, provided no trades have been placed on the current account. After you pass a phase or receive a reward, you get a new account where the modification can be processed.
+ You can make all available modifications directly in Account MetriX by clicking the “Modify” button in the upper section and confirming your request.
+ - Platform modification is available for all accounts.
+ - Account types may be changed from Swing to Standard, but not vice versa.
Why should I join FTMO?
Why is there a fee?
− How do I become an FTMO Trader?
+ Who is an FTMO Trader, and how do I become one?
Can I modify my platform or account type?
How to start?

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▸Version 11October 11, 2026, 5:40 PM+14−14

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How do the different accounts provided by FTMO differ?
What is the Swing account type, and how does it work?
− When do I complete FTMO Identity?
+ What is FTMO Identity, and when do I complete it?
I have successfully passed, what to do now?
FTMO Trader
How long does it take to become an FTMO Trader?
How do I withdraw my reward?
− What is the legal relationship between an FTMO Trader and FTMO after signing the FTMO Account Agreement?
− Can I merge my accounts?
+ What is the legal relationship between an FTMO Trader and FTMO after signing the FTMO Account Terms & Conditions?
+ Trading Objectives
+ What are the Trading Objectives?
+ Do you have any consistency rules?
+ What is the difference between Balance and Equity?
Rules
Can I trade news?
Can I trade on the weekend?
− Do I have to close my positions overnight or before the weekend?
+ Can I hold positions overnight or over the weekend?
Can I travel or use VPN/VPS?
Section: Can I modify my platform or account type?
− How many accounts can I have?
+ Can I merge my accounts?
Can I modify my platform or account type?
− Which instruments can I trade and what strategies am I allowed to use?
− What is 'Trading according to a real market'?
− Do you have any consistency rules?
+ How many accounts can I have?
What is the Discipline Score?
− Trading Objectives
− What is the difference between Balance and Equity?
− What are the Trading Objectives?
− Platforms
+ What is 'Trading according to a real market'?
+ Which instruments can I trade and what strategies am I allowed to use?
+ Platforms & Instruments
Which platforms can I use for trading?

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▸Version 10October 9, 2026, 5:20 PM+0−1

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Is there anything that would disqualify me from joining the Premium Programme?
Affiliate Programme
− How does the FTMO Affiliate Programme work?
What is the application and approval process?
Are there country restrictions for affiliates and referred clients?

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▸Version 9October 8, 2026, 5:17 PM+2−2

Changes shown against Version 8.

How does the FTMO Affiliate Programme work?
What is the application and approval process?
Section: Can I modify my platform or account type?
− Are there countries where I cannot refer clients or receive payouts?
+ Are there country restrictions for affiliates and referred clients?
How do I earn commissions as an affiliate?
How does the affiliate levels system work?
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No time limit
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+ Trade with FTMO
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▸Version 8October 6, 2026, 5:25 PM+25−24

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New with FTMO
What is FTMO?
− Where is your office? How do I contact you?
− How to start?
+ Why should I join FTMO?
Who can join FTMO?
Is FTMO a trustworthy company?
Section: Can I modify my platform or account type?
− Why should I join FTMO?
− What is the Discipline Score?
+ Where is your office? How do I contact you?
+ How to start?
+ Orders & Billing
+ What fees do you charge, and are they recurrent?
+ What payment methods are available?
+ I paid for my order, when will I get the account?
+ Why is there a fee?
+ Is the entry fee refunded?
Evaluation Process
− Who is an FTMO Trader, and how do I become one?
How do the different accounts provided by FTMO differ?
− Is the entry fee refunded?
+ What is the Swing account type, and how does it work?
When do I complete FTMO Identity?
− How long does it take to become an FTMO Trader?
I have successfully passed, what to do now?
+ FTMO Trader
+ Who is an FTMO Trader, and how do I become one?
+ How long does it take to become an FTMO Trader?
+ How do I withdraw my reward?
+ What is the legal relationship between an FTMO Trader and FTMO after signing the FTMO Account Agreement?
+ Can I merge my accounts?
Rules

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▸Version 7October 4, 2026, 5:22 PM+6−8

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What is the Discipline Score?
Evaluation Process
Section: Available modification for FTMO Challenge: 2-Step or subsequent FTMO Account:
− How do I become an FTMO Trader?
− How do FTMO Challenge: 1-Step and FTMO Challenge: 2-Step differ?
+ Who is an FTMO Trader, and how do I become one?
+ How do the different accounts provided by FTMO differ?
Is the entry fee refunded?
When do I complete FTMO Identity?
FTMO Account
How do I withdraw my reward?
− Can I merge FTMO Accounts?
− How does an FTMO Account work from the technical side?
+ Can I merge my accounts?
What is the legal relationship between an FTMO Trader and FTMO after signing the FTMO Account Agreement?
Orders & Billing
What payment methods are available?
− Do we charge any other fees? Are the fees recurrent?
− I paid for my FTMO Challenge, when will I get the account?
+ What fees do you charge, and are they recurrent?
+ I paid for my order, when will I get the account?
Why is there a fee?
Platforms
How do I log in to MT5?
How do I log in to cTrader?
Section: Can I modify my platform or account type?
− Can I modify my platform or account type?
What are the account specifications?
+ Can I modify my platform or account type?
Which platforms can I use for trading?
How does the FTMO technical infrastructure work?
What are FTMO Points, and how can I use them?
What is the Swing account type, and how does it work?
− Is the Swing account type available for FTMO Challenge: 1-Step?
Premium Programme
How do I qualify for the Prime Status?

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▸Version 6October 4, 2026, 2:37 AM+3−5

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FTMO Account
How do I withdraw my reward?
− Do I have to tax my income?
Can I merge FTMO Accounts?
− What will be the size of my FTMO Account?
How does an FTMO Account work from the technical side?
What is the legal relationship between an FTMO Trader and FTMO after signing the FTMO Account Agreement?
Applications & other Services
Besides an FTMO Account, do you provide any other value for traders?
Section: Can I modify my platform or account type?
− How about a Free Trial?
+ Do you offer a Free Trial?
How about trading psychology? Any help here?
− What are FTMO Points and how can I use them?
− FTMO Swing account type
+ What are FTMO Points, and how can I use them?
+ What is the Swing account type, and how does it work?
Is the Swing account type available for FTMO Challenge: 1-Step?
Premium Programme

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▸Version 5September 30, 2026, 5:31 PM+1−1Minor

Changes shown against Version 4.

Can I modify my platform or account type?
Our system allows you to modify certain parameters of your account, provided that no trade has been placed on the current account. For FTMO Accounts, the modification can be processed after each Reward withdrawal.
Section: Available modifications for FTMO Challenge: 1-Step or subsequent FTMO Account:
− Available modification for FTMO Challenge: 1-Step or subsequent FTMO Account:
+ Available modifications for FTMO Challenge: 1-Step or subsequent FTMO Account:
- Platform modification
The modification from the Standard account type to the Swing account type is unavailable because the Swing account type is not offered for the FTMO Challenge: 1-Step.

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▸Version 4September 17, 2026, 5:35 PM+1−1

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Customers worldwide
$650M+
Section: Can I modify my platform or account type?
− Paid in rewards worldwide
+ Paid in rewards
4.8/5
Trustpilot

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▸Version 3September 16, 2026, 5:35 PM+7−1

Changes shown against Version 2.

How do I log in to MT5?
How do I log in to cTrader?
Section: Can I modify my platform or account type?
− What are the account specifications?
Can I modify my platform or account type?
+ What are the account specifications?
Which platforms can I use for trading?
How does the FTMO technical infrastructure work?
How does the FTMO Affiliate Programme work?
What is the application and approval process?
+ Are there countries where I cannot refer clients or receive payouts?
How do I earn commissions as an affiliate?
How does the affiliate levels system work?
+ How do FTMO Futures commissions work?
+ What is my affiliate code and how do traders use it?
+ How does attribution work for FTMO Futures referrals?
+ Do traders I referred before the FTMO Futures launch earn me Futures commissions?
How does the commission approval process work?
+ In which currency are my commissions calculated and paid?
What are the requirements for an affiliate payout?
What are the key promotional rules I must follow?

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▸Version 2September 4, 2026, 9:20 AM+3−2

Changes shown against Version 1.

I have successfully passed, what to do now?
Rules
+ Do you have any consistency rules?
What is the difference between Balance and Equity?
What are the Trading Objectives?
Why is there a fee?
Platforms
− How do I log in to MT4?
How do I log in to TradingView?
+ How do I log in to MT4?
How do I log in to MT5?
How do I log in to cTrader?
Section: Can I modify my platform or account type?
− Can I modify my platform or account type?
What are the account specifications?
+ Can I modify my platform or account type?
Which platforms can I use for trading?
How does the FTMO technical infrastructure work?

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▸Version 1September 3, 2026, 5:55 PM

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CFDs
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Futures
New with FTMO
What is FTMO?
Where is your office? How do I contact you?
How to start?
Who can join FTMO?
Is FTMO a trustworthy company?
Why should I join FTMO?
What is the Discipline Score?
Evaluation Process
How do I become an FTMO Trader?
How do FTMO Challenge: 1-Step and FTMO Challenge: 2-Step differ?
Is the entry fee refunded?
When do I complete FTMO Identity?
How long does it take to become an FTMO Trader?
I have successfully passed, what to do now?
Rules
What is the difference between Balance and Equity?
What are the Trading Objectives?
Can I trade news?
Can I trade on the weekend?
Do I have to close my positions overnight or before the weekend?
Can I travel or use VPN/VPS?
How many accounts can I have?
Which instruments can I trade and what strategies am I allowed to use?
What is 'Trading according to a real market'?
FTMO Account
How do I withdraw my reward?
Do I have to tax my income?
Can I merge FTMO Accounts?
What will be the size of my FTMO Account?
How does an FTMO Account work from the technical side?
What is the legal relationship between an FTMO Trader and FTMO after signing the FTMO Account Agreement?
Orders & Billing
What payment methods are available?
Do we charge any other fees? Are the fees recurrent?
I paid for my FTMO Challenge, when will I get the account?
Why is there a fee?
Platforms
How do I log in to MT4?
How do I log in to TradingView?
How do I log in to MT5?
How do I log in to cTrader?
Can I modify my platform or account type?
What are the account specifications?
Which platforms can I use for trading?
How does the FTMO technical infrastructure work?
Applications & other Services
Besides an FTMO Account, do you provide any other value for traders?
How about a Free Trial?
How about trading psychology? Any help here?
What are FTMO Points and how can I use them?
FTMO Swing account type
Is the Swing account type available for FTMO Challenge: 1-Step?
Premium Programme
How do I qualify for the Prime Status?
What are the benefits of Prime Status?
How do I qualify for the Supreme Status?
What are the benefits of the Supreme Status?
Once I'm in the Premium Programme, do I keep it permanently?
Is the Premium Programme compatible with the Scaling Plan?
Are there any specific account sizes required in order to apply for Prime Status?
Is there anything that would disqualify me from joining the Premium Programme?
Affiliate Programme
How does the FTMO Affiliate Programme work?
What is the application and approval process?
How do I earn commissions as an affiliate?
How does the affiliate levels system work?
How does the commission approval process work?
What are the requirements for an affiliate payout?
What are the key promotional rules I must follow?
How do the FTMO and FTMO US Affiliate Programmes differ?
All FAQ
CFDs
Can I modify my platform or account type?
Can I modify my platform or account type?
Our system allows you to modify certain parameters of your account, provided that no trade has been placed on the current account. For FTMO Accounts, the modification can be processed after each Reward withdrawal.
Available modification for FTMO Challenge: 1-Step or subsequent FTMO Account:
- Platform modification
The modification from the Standard account type to the Swing account type is unavailable because the Swing account type is not offered for the FTMO Challenge: 1-Step.
Available modification for FTMO Challenge: 2-Step or subsequent FTMO Account:
- Platform modification
- Modification of the Swing account type to the Standard account type (change from Standard to Swing is not possible)
All available modifications can be made directly in Account MetriX by clicking the “Modify” button in the upper section and confirming your request.
Why should I join FTMO?
Why is there a fee?
How do I become an FTMO Trader?
Can I modify my platform or account type?
How to start?
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