How do I switch from a demo account to a live account?

You don't convert a demo account; you open a live account alongside it. A demo account and a live account are two separate accounts with different login numbers, different passwords and different servers. Your demo stays exactly where it is, and you can keep using it to test ideas while you trade live.

Switching takes four steps: open a live account in your Skyriss client portal, verify your identity, fund the account, then log in to it on MT5 using your live credentials. Most of the time is spent on verification; the rest takes minutes.

 

Quick summary

Your demo balance does not transfer. Virtual funds stay on the demo. The live account starts at zero until you deposit.

Your demo account is not closed. You can keep both and switch between them in MT5 whenever you like.

You need new login details. The live account has its own account number, password and server, sent to you once it is created.

Your charts and settings stay. Templates, indicators, chart layouts and Expert Advisors live in your MT5 installation, not in the account, so they are still there when you log in to the live account on the same device.

Verification comes before trading. You can open the live account quickly, but deposits and trading unlock once your documents are approved.

 

Step one: open a live account in the client portal

1. Log in to your Skyriss client portal at https://crm.skyriss.com/register?ref=680249a1b9abc . If you registered your demo through Skyriss, use the same email and password; there is no need to create a new profile.

2. Go to [Accounts / Open Live Account].

3. Choose your account type. Discover accounts here.

4. Select your account currency and leverage. Account currency cannot usually be changed after the account is created, so pick the currency you plan to deposit in to avoid conversion on every deposit and withdrawal.

5. Confirm and create the account. Your live account number, password and server name are shown on screen and sent to your registered email address.

If you opened your demo directly inside MT5 rather than through Skyriss, you will need to register at skyriss.com/get-started first. A demo created that way is not linked to a Skyriss profile.

 

Step two: verify your identity

As a regulated broker, Skyriss is required to verify every client before live trading. You will be asked for:

Proof of identity. A valid passport, national ID card or driving licence, clear and uncropped, with all four corners visible.

Proof of address. A recent utility bill, bank statement or official letter showing your name and residential address, dated within the last 6 months.

A short suitability questionnaire. Questions about your trading knowledge and experience. Answer them accurately; they exist to check that leveraged products are appropriate for you.

Upload everything under [Profile / Verification] in the portal. You will receive an email once your account is approved, and the most common reason for a delay is a blurred, cropped or expired document.

 

Step three: fund your live account

1. Go to [Funds / Deposit] in the client portal.

2. Select the live account you want to fund. Double check the account number if you hold more than one.

3. Choose a payment method and enter the amount. 

4. Complete the payment. 

Deposits must come from an account or card in your own name. Third party payments are returned.

 

Step four: log in to your live account on MT5

On MT5 desktop

1. Open MetaTrader 5. You do not need to reinstall it; the same installation works for demo and live.

2. Click File, then Login to Trade Account.

3. Enter your live account number in the Login field.

4. Enter your live trading password. Use the master (trading) password, not the investor password. The investor password gives view-only access and will not let you place trades.

5. Select the live server: SkyrissSecurities-Trade. This is the step most people get wrong, because MT5 often defaults to the demo server you used last.

6. Click OK. The account number in the Navigator panel and the title bar should now show your live account.

On MT5 mobile

1. Open the MT5 app.

2. Open the accounts menu. On iPhone, go to Settings and tap New Account. On Android, open the menu, tap Manage Accounts and then the plus icon.

3. Search for Skyriss and select the broker.

4. Choose Login to an existing account, not Open a demo account.

5. Select the live server [SkyrissSecurities-Trade], then enter your live account number and trading password.

6. Tap Sign In.

To move between demo and live afterwards, open the Navigator on desktop or the accounts list on mobile and select the account you want. Both stay saved.

 

How to tell whether you're on demo or live

It is surprisingly easy to place a trade on the wrong account, especially in the first few days. Check these before every session:

The server name. Shown in the login details and at the top of the Navigator. Demo servers include the word Demo; the live server is [SkyrissSecurities-Trade].

The account number. Your live and demo accounts have different numbers. Learn yours.

The balance. A round virtual figure like 10,000 or 100,000 is your demo. Your live balance matches what you deposited.

The window title on desktop. MT5 shows the account number and whether it is a demo or real account in the title bar.

 

What changes when you move to live

The platform looks identical, but a few things behave differently once real money is involved.

Execution is real. Demo orders fill against simulated conditions. Live orders go to the market, so during fast moves or news releases you can see slippage, meaning your fill price differs from the price you clicked. Stop losses can also fill beyond their level in a gap.

Costs affect your actual balance. Spreads, commissions where they apply, and overnight swap are charged on the demo too, but it is on a live account that you notice them. Check the contract specification for each instrument before you trade it.

Your decisions feel different. Many traders find that choices which were easy on demo, such as holding a stop or skipping a trade, become harder with real money. This is one of the most common reasons demo results and live results differ.

Margin calls and stop out are real. If your equity falls below the required level, positions are closed automatically at the stop out level. Keep an eye on your margin level, not just your balance.

Some traders choose to start live with smaller position sizes than they used on demo while they get used to these differences. However you approach it, only trade with money you can afford to lose.

 

Common problems when switching

• "Invalid account" when logging in. The server is almost always wrong. Select [SkyrissSecurities-Trade] rather than a demo server.

• You can log in but cannot place trades. You may have used the investor password. Log in again with your trading password.

• You logged in but the balance is zero. Your deposit has not reached the account yet, or it was credited to a different account under your profile. Check the account number in the portal.

• The Open Live Account option is missing. Your demo may have been opened directly in MT5 and is not linked to a Skyriss profile. Register at skyriss.com/get-started.

• You cannot deposit. Verification is usually still pending. Check the status under [Profile / Verification].

• Your trades are still appearing on the demo. You are still logged in to the demo account. Switch accounts in the Navigator or accounts list.

 

Frequently asked questions

Can I transfer my demo profits to my live account?

No. Demo funds are virtual and have no cash value, so demo profits cannot be moved or withdrawn.

Will my demo account be deleted when I open a live one?

No. Opening a live account does not affect your demo. 

Can I use the same MT5 platform for both?

Yes. One MT5 installation can hold both accounts, and you switch between them without logging out of the app.

Do my Expert Advisors and indicators carry over?

Yes, on the same device. They are stored in your MT5 installation rather than in the account. Check any EA settings that reference account size or lot size, since your live balance will differ from your demo balance.

How long does the whole switch take?

Opening the account and logging in on MT5 take a few minutes. If your documents were already approved when you registered, you can fund and trade the same day.

Can I go back to demo trading later?

Yes, at any time. Many traders keep a demo running permanently to test new strategies before using them live.

 

Still stuck?

If you have followed these steps and still cannot access your live account, contact the Skyriss support team at [support email] with your live account number and a screenshot of the error or login screen. That is usually enough for us to spot the problem straight away.

Not registered with Skyriss yet? Start at skyriss.com/get-started.