What are the proper ways to get MT4 licensed?

<p id="isPasted"><strong>To get MT4 licensed:</strong></p><p><strong>As an individual trader:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Easiest:&nbsp;Open a forex/CFD broker account with MT4 access (free).</p></li><li><p>Limitations:&nbsp;Broker-specific features and restrictions.</p></li></ul><p><strong>As a developer/business:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Directly from MetaQuotes:&nbsp;Contact them for license options (server, platform, API).</p></li><li><p>Costly:&nbsp;Thousands to tens of thousands of Euros.</p></li><li><p>Technical:&nbsp;Set up and maintain your server.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Additional options:</strong></p><ul><li><p>White-label MT4 (own branding).</p></li><li><p>VPS for EAs and low latency trading.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Resources:</strong></p><ul><li><p>MetaQuotes website.</p></li><li><p>MT4 documentation.</p></li><li><p>Forex Factory forum.</p></li></ul><p>Choose the option that best suits your needs and budget.</p>