This article is a step by step guide on how to create a Deriv Real Account and you can create your account now by visiting the Deriv website. Creating a Deriv real account is a confirmation that you have fully explored and are familiar with the Deriv platform using the Deriv demo account. If you haven’t created a deriv demo account, you can follow these steps on how to create the Deriv demo account.

Traders always wonder why one is required to start by practicing on a demo account before going on to create a Deriv Real Account and the reason is that a demo account enables you to practice your trading strategy, discipline and risk management when in the market. Deriv is an online trading platform and has been in existence since 1999. The broker is licensed and regulated by global financial authorities like the Malta Financial Authority plus the Labuan Financial Services Authority. Another interesting thing is that Deriv provides you the opportunity to trade synthetic indices, forex, stock indices, commodities and crypto currencies.

Key Points to note.

As a trader who has got experience with Deriv, below are some of the key points that i believe you need to know.

Visit the deriv website now and create your account.

You can’t create a Deriv real account before creating a Deriv demo account.

Deriv is a licensed and regulated broker.

Deriv has been in existence since 1999.

Deriv provides it’s users with different payment methods for depositing and withdrawing and you are required to select the payment method that is convenient for you.

Create a password that you can easily remember. This is mainly for security purposes and also to avoid unauthorized users from accessing your account. Incase you forgot your password or realized any unauthorized activities on your account, Deriv provides you the opportunity to change your password and create a new one.

Below Are The Steps On How To Create a Deriv Real Account.

1.Go to the deriv website.

Click here and go to the Deriv website where you have to select “Log In” button.

2.Log into the demo account you had earlier created.

You will be required to enter your correct username plus password that you used when you created your Deriv demo account. Ensure that the details are correct so that you are authorized to access your account.

3.Go to trader’s hub.

Click on trader’s hub in the menu.

4.Select Real Account.

Remember you are creating a real account therefore you will be required to select real in the box besides trader’s hub. This is a key step on How To Create a Deriv Real Account

5.Get a Deriv account.

Scroll down and select “Get a Deriv account”.

6.Choose a currency.

Select a currency that you prefer or a crypto currency you prefer from the available options then click next.

7.Enter your personal details.

To Create a Deriv Real Account, one needs to use their correct personal details preferably those on their government issued documents

8.Enter your address details.

To Create a Deriv Real Account, Its advised to use details on your passport or national ID.

9.Agree to the terms.

Click both the boxes to agree on the terms & conditions then click add account.

10.Your account is now ready.

Now that you have completed the steps on how to Create a Deriv Real Account, the next step is to create a Deriv meta trader 5 account so that you are able to take trades.

Below is a step by step guide on how to Create a Real Deriv Meta Trader 5 Account

Go to the deriv website.

Log into your deriv account.

All you will be required to do is enter your email address plus your password so that you can easily access you deriv account. Ensure that your credentials are correct so that you are not denied access to your account.

Go to the menu. You will select “trader’s hub”

Click on the drop down arrow besides the demo and select real.

Click on CFDs.

Select the mt5 account you prefer. Deriv will provide different options namely,

If you only want to trade Synthetic indices, you will be required to select “Derived SVG” and click “Get”

If you only want to trade currency pairs, stock indices, commodities and crypto currencies,  you will select “Financial” account and click “Get”

If you want to trade both synthetic indices and forex currencies, you will select “swap free account”  and click on “Get”

Select the Jurisdiction for your MT5 account. Select the option with rules that are convenient for you. For now select “St Vincent & Grenadines” and click “Next”

Create your Deriv Meta trader Password. Ensure that you use a password that you can easily remember since this is the only way you can access your meta trader account through Deriv.

Lastly, click on “Add account” Finally you have now successfully created your real deriv meta trader 5 account and can now start trading.

Now that you have created your real meta trader 5 account, select the account you created and Click on “Trade”. A new page will display on your screen having your meta trader5 login details. These details include the broker name, server, login ID  and password.

Link your meta trader to deriv

Download and install the meta trader account (MT5) from play store

• Go to your meta trader 5 account. 
•  Go to manage accounts. Select the plus sign at the top.
•  Search for your broker name which is “Deriv limited”
• Login to an existing account. Ensure that you enter the correct login details as deriv had earlier provided to you. Recheck and ensure that the server is correct basing on the details deriv had sent you. If the server is different, click on the drop down arrow and select the correct correct.
• Finally, click Login. Your Deriv meta trader account is now linked to your Deriv account. You can now freely deposit funds and start trading.

Now that your meta trader account has been created, its time to fund your deriv account and after transfer the funds from your deriv account to your meta trader account so that you can fully start taking trades.

If you haven’t funded your Deriv account and still get stuck on the procedures, follow these steps on how to fund your Deriv account and also steps of how to transfer funds from your Deriv account to your MT5 account.

Frequently Asked Questions.

1.Is Deriv a trusted Broker?

Absolutely yes. Deriv is a trusted broker.

2.Why do I fail to log into my Deriv meta trader 5 account?

You can only be unauthorized to access your meta trader account when you enter wrong login details. Always recheck the server and ensure that it is the correct and also input a correct password