Overview
NOTE: In order to successfully complete your ClickBank account signup, you must complete all of the steps in all of the sections accurately. If you fail to complete all of the steps in all of the sections, your ClickBank account setup will not be successful.
ClickBank users start the sign-up process by creating a primary account, and then creating individual account nicknames.
From those nicknames, you can navigate to the interface where you update their payment information, add products, find products, network with affiliates, and complete many other functions and tasks for their unique accounts.
These accounts are accessed and managed from one central login where their sales data can be analyzed as a whole and tickets for all the accounts can be managed in one place. This central area is the primary ClickBank account.
Signing up for an account is the first step to getting started on ClickBank. Regardless if you want to become a ClickBank Affiliate, or ClickBank Seller (or both), the processes are the same.
NOTE: The following sections are contained in this article. Make sure to work through ALL steps in order to successfully sign up for a ClickBank account. Inputting accurate information in all sections is critical to successfully sign up.
How to Adjust Your Browser Settings
Before proceeding, ensure your browser is up to date. We recommend using a modern browser like Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Microsoft Edge, as Internet Explorer is no longer supported.
Firefox
Click the menu button (☰) in the upper right corner.
Select Settings (formerly called Preferences).
Click Privacy & Security on the left panel.
Scroll to the Cookies and Site Data section and ensure cookies are enabled.
Scroll to the Permissions section and ensure JavaScript is enabled (Note: Firefox does not have a dedicated "Enable JavaScript" checkbox, as JavaScript is enabled by default).
Internet Explorer (Obsolete – Use Microsoft Edge Instead)
Since Internet Explorer is no longer supported, we recommend switching to Microsoft Edge or another modern browser. However, if you still need to adjust settings in Internet Explorer:
Click the Tools menu (gear icon) and select Internet Options.
Under the Security tab, ensure the Security Level Zone is set to Medium-High.
Click the Privacy tab and set the Cookies Level to Medium.
Chrome
Click the three vertical dots in the upper right corner.
Select Settings from the drop-down menu.
Scroll down and click Privacy and security.
Click Site Settings.
Under Cookies and site data, ensure that cookies are allowed.
Scroll down to JavaScript and ensure it is enabled.
How to Initiate a ClickBank Account Sign-Up
Step 1: Go to the ClickBank.com.
Step 2: Enter your basic information into the sign up form fields including:
Country
First Name
Last Name
Email Address
Password
NOTE: Your password must contain at least two lowercase letters, at least two uppercase letters, at least 2 numbers, and at least 2 special characters (!@#$%^&* etc.). It cannot exceed 32 characters and it cannot contain any spaces.
Step 3: Click the Continue to Terms and Conditions button.
Step 4: Click the Join ClickBank! Button.
Step 5: Proceed to completing your ClickBank Client Profile.
How to Complete Your ClickBank Client Profile
Step 1: Log in to your ClickBank account.
Step 2: Click the Profile tab or click the Complete My Profile button.
Step 3: Enter the required profile information.
NOTE: Some of the information is pre-populated according to what you provided on the previous sign up form. Any information that is not required will be denoted as optional in the value field. It is extremely important that you provide accurate information in each of these fields. Failure to do so will result in delays or failure to finalize your ClickBank account.
Address
In the "Address" field, enter the address affiliated with the payee of the account. This is important because the default payment method for accounts is payment via mailed check.
NOTE: You must provide an accurate street address that follows the format provided on the form. Your full address information is essential.
Preferred Language
Select the language you prefer to communicate in from the Preferred Language dropdown menu.
Step 4: In the How would you like to be paid? section provide your Payee Name (your name or the name of your company) and your SSN or Tax ID.
NOTE: A tax ID is either an Employer Identification Number (EIN) issued by the IRS for businesses or a Social Security Number (SSN) if you are operating as an individual. You are required to provide your tax ID because ClickBank issues 1099 tax forms to affiliates who make over $600 USD. Your tax ID must match the payee name provided for the account.
Step 5: In the Let’s Optimize Your Performance section indicate what you want to do from the I want to… dropdown menu and select your annual revenue from the My company’s annual revenue is… dropdown menu.
Step 6: Click Save. NOTE: If for any reason you want to take a break in your signup process, you can click Do Later. This will save your progress in the sign-up process. However, you cannot complete the sign-up process without completing your profile.
Step 7: Proceed to finalizing your ClickBank Account.
How to Finalize Your ClickBank Account
As an affiliate, you do not have to create a new ClickBank Account Nickname for each ClickBank Seller you wish to promote. You can promote multiple sellers from the same ClickBank Account Nickname. If you create multiple accounts, it can be difficult to reach the payment threshold and the customer distribution requirement thus delaying your commission payment.
Additionally, the Link Account button is intended only for users who have legacy accounts that they wish to link to their new primary ClickBank account. Once you create an account nickname, you are not required to link it.
Step 1: Log in to your ClickBank account.
NOTE: Proceed to Step 2 if you’re already logged in.
Step 2: Read the information on the Attention ClickBank Sellers and Affiliates modal and click the Download Suppression List and Accept.
Step 3: Click the Accounts tab or click the Create an Account button.
NOTE: The Link Account button is for clients who have legacy accounts that they are connecting to their primary ClickBank account.
Step 4: Provide the required information including selecting a role from the Account Type dropdown menu.
NOTE: If you plan to operate as a ClickBank Seller, you must pay a one-time activation charge once your first product has been approved. This charge is $49.95 for your first account and $29.95 for any additional accounts. See the Creating Your First Product article for more information.
Vendor:
ClickBank Vendors (aka Sellers) sell ClickBank-approved, quality products ranging from e-books to fitness supplements.
Affiliate:
Affiliates find products they are passionate about and promote them on their promotional platforms.
Combination:
ClickBank Clients can choose to be both a vendor (seller) and an affiliate. If this applies to you, select this option.
Custom:
If you are only planning on selling or promoting for a season, select this option.
Test:
If you're just exploring ClickBank, check this option. You can always change this later.
Step 5: Click the Sign Up button.
Step 6: Proceed to update your ClickBank account payment information.
NOTE: In order to complete all four phases of the sign-up process, you must add your payment information to your account to receive commission for sales (through revenue share or CPA).
How to Update Your ClickBank Payment Information
Step 1: Log in to your ClickBank account.
NOTE: Proceed to Step 2 if you’re already logged in.
Step 2: Click the Accounts tab and select the account nickname that you created from the Nickname column.
Step 3: Click on the Account Settings tab.
Step 4: Confirm the email address you used to sign up for your account in the same browser on a desktop.
NOTE: You must confirm your email address in the same browser window.
Step 5: Locate the Payment Information box and click Edit.
Step 6: Provide the payment information for this account.
NOTE: Depending on your preferences, you can change your payment threshold, payment method, and payment frequency.
Related: How do I get paid?
Step 7: Click Save Changes.
Step 8: Congrats! Proceed to use your ClickBank account to promote or sell products.