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title: "MetaTrader 5 Android build 1642: Simplified way to request a real account - Release Notes"
description: "In MetaTrader 5 for Android, it is now possible to easily create preliminary brokerage accounts. Select \"Open a real account\" from the... - Release Notes"
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# MetaTrader 5 Android build 1642: Simplified way to request a real account

## In MetaTrader 5 for Android, it is now possible to easily create preliminary brokerage accounts. Select "Open a real account" from the menu and find your broker in the list of servers

2 August 2017

In MetaTrader 5 for Android, it is now possible to easily create preliminary brokerage accounts. Select "Open a real account" from the menu and find your broker in the list of servers. You will only need attach two documents, including your identity document and a bank account statement. Your request will be forwarded to the broker, who may request additional information required for account opening.

![](https://www.metatrader5.com/c/17/0/Android_build_1642__3.png)

**Earlier publications:**

- [MetaTrader 5 Build 1640: creating and testing custom symbols](https://www.metatrader5.com/en/releasenotes/terminal/1459)
- [MetaTrader 5 iOS build 1605: opening a preliminary brokerage account](https://www.metatrader5.com/en/releasenotes/iphone/1446)
- [MetaTrader 5 Build 1596: access to the price history](https://www.metatrader5.com/en/releasenotes/terminal/1427)
- [MetaTrader 5 Android build 1576: Trading history features positions](https://www.metatrader5.com/en/releasenotes/android/1426)
- [MetaTrader 5 iOS build 1547: trading history in the form of positions](https://www.metatrader5.com/en/releasenotes/iphone/1421)