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How to Open a Deriv Demo Account (and Reset, Fund or Link It to MT5)

Updated 2026-10-06 · H-BOT Africa team

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Quick answer: Sign up free at Deriv (open an account), confirm your email, and your account opens with a demo account holding 10,000 USD in virtual money. Switch between Demo and Real from the account menu. You can reset the demo balance to 10,000 USD from the account switcher at any time.
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Practise on demo and review every trade in the H-BOT Analysis screen.

How to Open a Deriv Demo Account

  1. Go to the Deriv sign-up page.
  2. Enter your email and confirm it from the link Deriv sends.
  3. Choose your country of residence and create a password.
  4. Your demo account (virtual USD) is ready immediately; no deposit or ID is needed for demo.

How to Reset or Top Up the Demo Balance

Open the account switcher (top right), select the Demo account and choose Reset balance. It returns the balance to 10,000 USD. You cannot add "real" money to a demo, and demo profits cannot be withdrawn.

How to Open a Deriv Demo MT5 Account

  1. In Deriv, open Trader's Hub and select Demo.
  2. Under CFDs, choose Get on an MT5 account type (e.g. Standard).
  3. Create an MT5 password; note the login number and server shown.
  4. Log in from the MT5 app with that login, password and server.

How to Use the Demo With H-BOT Africa

Log in to H-BOT Africa with Deriv, select your demo account, and test bots, the Scanner and signals with virtual money. This is exactly how we recommend learning: see best Deriv bot settings.

How to Trade on Deriv: First Trade

  1. Choose a market, e.g. Volatility 75 Index.
  2. Choose a trade type: Rise/Fall, Digits, Multipliers or Accumulators.
  3. Set duration and stake; the payout shows before you buy.
  4. Buy and watch the contract settle in your history.

Moving to a Real Account in Kenya

When you are ready, switch to Real, complete your profile and verification, and deposit. Deriv lists the deposit methods available in your country, which for Kenya include M-Pesa options. Start with an amount you can afford to lose completely.

Demo first, always: demo and real use the same prices, so a strategy that loses on demo will lose on real money too. Real trading also adds emotion; start small.

Try It Free on a $10,000 Demo

Open a free Deriv account, connect it to H-BOT Africa and test bots, signals and digit tools on virtual money before risking a shilling.

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Disclosure: some links on this page are Deriv partner links. If you open an account or become a partner through them, H-BOT Africa may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Risk warning: Trading Deriv products such as digit options, multipliers and synthetic indices is high-risk. You can lose all the money you deposit, quickly. No bot, signal or strategy can guarantee profit, and past results do not predict future results. Practise on a demo account first, only trade money you can afford to lose, and check that Deriv is allowed where you live. This guide is education, not financial advice.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Deriv have a demo account?

Yes, every Deriv account comes with a free demo account holding 10,000 USD in virtual money.

How do I reset my Deriv demo balance?

From the account switcher, select the demo account and choose Reset balance.

Can I withdraw money from a Deriv demo account?

No. Demo funds are virtual and cannot be withdrawn.

Do I need verification for a Deriv demo account?

No ID is needed for demo; verification applies to real accounts.

How do I link a Deriv demo account to MT5?

Create a demo MT5 account in Trader's Hub, then log in to MT5 with the login, password and server shown.

Can I deposit to Deriv with M-Pesa?

Deriv shows the payment methods available in your country; Kenya includes M-Pesa options.

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