Exness Setting Deviation
What the deviation setting does on Exness and how to use it to control slippage.
Open Exness Account →The deviation setting in MetaTrader controls the maximum slippage you will accept when a market order fills on Exness. Set it tighter to protect your price (with more chance of rejection in fast markets) or wider to fill more reliably (accepting a possibly worse price). Enable it in the order window before sending the trade.
Using the deviation setting
- Deviation sets the maximum slippage you will accept on a market order.
- If price moves beyond your deviation, the order is rejected instead of filled worse.
- A larger deviation fills more often but can mean a worse price.
- A smaller deviation protects price but may cause rejections in fast markets.
- Find it in the order window in MT4/MT5 (Enable maximum deviation).
Choosing a deviation
| Setting | Effect |
|---|---|
| Tight (low) deviation | Better price control, more rejections |
| Wide (high) deviation | More fills, possible worse price |
| Where to set | Order window → maximum deviation |
Frequently asked questions
What is the deviation setting on Exness?
It is the maximum slippage you allow on a market order. If the fill price would move beyond your set deviation, the order is rejected rather than filled at a worse price.
What deviation should I use?
It depends on the market and your priority. Tight deviation protects price but risks rejections in volatility; wider deviation fills more reliably.
Where do I set deviation in MetaTrader?
In the order window, enable maximum deviation and enter the number of points before placing the trade.