How to Add Your Trading Platform to Startup on Windows Server 2022
Learn step-by-step how to add NinjaTrader, MT4, MT5, or any application to Windows Server 2022 startup. Use Startup Folder, Task Scheduler, or Registry to ensure your trading platform auto-launches after reboot.
Add application to startup Windows Server 2022
Auto start NinjaTrader VPS
Auto start MT4/MT5 on Windows Server 2022
- Add to Startup Folder
- Press Win + R, type: shell:startup
- Find the shortcut of your trading platform (e.g., NinjaTrader).
- Right-click → Copy.
- Go back to the Startup folder → Paste shortcut.
- Go back to the Startup folder → Paste shortcut.
- Paste shortcut.
- Restart the server to test
- The app should launch automatically after login.
Method 2
- Use Task Scheduler
- Press Win + R on your keyboard.
- Type: taskschd.msc
- Create a New Task
- On the right-hand side, click Create Task (not “Basic Task”).
- Go to the General Tab:
- Enter a name, e.g., Start NinjaTrader.
- Select Run whether user is logged on or not.
- Check Run with highest privileges.
- Set the Trigger
- Go to the Triggers Tab.
- Click New.
- From the options, select At startup.
- Click Ok
- Define the Action
- Go to the Actions Tab.
- Click New.
- For Action, choose Start a Program.
- Browse and select the .exe file of your trading platform.
- Click Browse
- Select Local Disk (C)
- Double click
- Double click
- Double click
- Scroll and move down And select and Open
- Save and Test
- Once everything is set, click OK.
- Enter your administrator password if prompted.
- Restart your VPS and check if the application launches automatically.
Updated on: 28/09/2025
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