Direct answer
Turning off your computer generally does not remove forex orders that have already been accepted by the trading system. The important point is that an order’s “existence” and “status” are managed by the broker/platform server after you submit the order, not by whether your local device is running.
However, if your order was not actually accepted (for example, it was never sent, or it was rejected due to connectivity or trading conditions), then there is nothing active to keep. In that case, the order will not appear as a working/pending order once you reconnect.
How order removal works
A forex order can have different states, such as submitted, accepted, working/pending, partially filled, filled, canceled, or rejected. When you submit an order from a trading platform (for example, a desktop app), the platform typically communicates with the broker’s systems to register the order.
Once an order is accepted by the broker/platform backend, the order can remain active based on its rules, such as the order’s time-in-force setting (for example, an order that is set to persist until filled versus one that only applies for a limited period). Your computer being off affects your ability to place new orders and to view updates in real time, but it does not automatically “erase” server-side orders that are already working.
Example checks you can do
If you turn off your computer and later turn it back on, you can independently verify what happened by checking your account’s order list and order history:
- If an order shows as working/pending, it was likely accepted and is being managed by the trading system.
- If an order shows as canceled or rejected (or it is absent from working orders), the broker/platform did not maintain it as an active order.
- If you placed the order moments before shutdown and see no working order afterward, the most likely explanation is that the order never reached an accepted state.
This kind of status check is the most reliable way to confirm behavior in your specific setup.
Limitations and uncertainty
Different platforms and order types can handle edge cases differently (such as disconnects, network timeouts, or how quickly a platform reports acceptance). Because you asked about turning off your computer, the main uncertainty is what state the order reached before shutdown.
A safe interpretation is:
- Your device controls submission and monitoring.
- The broker/platform system controls whether an accepted order remains active.
- The only dependable verification is what the order status shows after reconnecting.