Part of signing up for a ClickBank account is selecting an account nickname. Your account nickname is a unique identifier that allows for all transactions related to your account, seller or affiliate, to be accurately tracked.
ClickTip: Your account nickname cannot be changed once you have selected it. If you wish to change your nickname, you must sign up for a new ClickBank account and close your existing account.
Account Nickname Uses
Here is how your account nickname is used:
- Signing In
Your account nickname is used to log in to your account. When you sign in with your account nickname, is is displayed on the topmost horizontal navigation bar, on the "My Account" page, and various other locations throughout the user interface.
- Sales Materials
Your account nickname also appears as part of your payment links and your encrypted HopLinks. It is visible to customers every time a product is sold and also appears on the memo line of the check issued to your from ClickBank.
Terminology Confusion
Some ClickBank Sellers use incorrect or outdated terms for the account nickname. These outdated or evolved terms include:
- ClickBank ID
- CBID
- Affiliate ID
- Vendor ID
All of these terms mean the same thing as a "Account Nickname."