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# 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


1. **Add to Startup Folder**

* Press **Win + R**, type:** shell:startup**


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2. Find the shortcut of your trading platform (e.g., NinjaTrader).

* Right-click → **Copy**.
* Go back to the **Startup folder** → **Paste shortcut**.


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* Go back to the **Startup folder** → **Paste shortcut**.
 

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*  **Paste shortcut**.


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1. Restart the server to test

*  The app should launch automatically after login.

### Method 2


1. Use **Task Scheduler**

* Press **Win + R** on your keyboard.
* Type:** taskschd.msc**


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2. Create a **New Task**
* On the right-hand side, click **Create Task** (not “Basic Task”).

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3. 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.**

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4. Set the **Trigger**
* Go to the **Triggers Tab**.
* Click **New**.
* From the options, select **At startup**.

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* Click **Ok**

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5. 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.

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* Click **Browse**

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* Select **Local Disk (C)**


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* **Double** click

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* **Double** click

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* **Double** click

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* **Scrol**l and **move down** And **select **and** Open**

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5. **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.**

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