In this chapter, “How to Initiate a ClickBank Account Sign-Up,” you’ll learn the step-by-step process of creating your ClickBank account. We’ll guide you through each stage, from filling out your personal information to understanding the platform’s terms and conditions.
By the end of this chapter, you’ll be fully equipped to start your journey with ClickBank, setting the foundation for your affiliate marketing success.
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Step 1: Go to the www.clickbank.com and click Start Here.
Step 2: Fill in your basic information in the sign-up form fields, including:
- Country
- First Name
- Last Name
- Email Address
- Password
NOTE: Your password must have at least:
- Two lowercase letters
- Two uppercase letters
- Two numbers
- Two special characters (like !@#$%^&*)
It must be no longer than 32 characters and should not have any spaces:
Step 3: Click the Continue to Terms and Conditions button.
Step 4: Click the Join ClickBank! Button.
Step 5: Proceed to complete 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 information will already be filled in based on what you provided earlier. Any information that is not required will be marked as optional. It is very important to provide accurate information in each field. If you don’t, it may cause delays or prevent you from completing your ClickBank account setup.
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 provides 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 USD 600. 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 finalize 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
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.
Step 7: Click Save Changes.
Step 8: Congrats! Proceed to use your ClickBank account to promote or sell products.
That’s all! Thank you!