The short version
- Register a partner account, complete verification, and get your tracking link.
- Registration is free and you do not need to deposit or trade yourself.
- Commission starts only when referred clients trade, not when they sign up.
- Approval speed depends mostly on how clean your documents are.
- Build the audience before you need it — that is the real bottleneck.
Step 1 — Register a partner account
Open the partner registration form and sign up with an email address you actually monitor. Choose the structure that matches how you plan to earn: an Introducing Broker relationship, where you earn revenue share on the clients you introduce, or an affiliate arrangement with CPA payouts. If you are not sure which fits, read Affiliate vs IB first — the choice affects how every client you refer is paid.
Use real details. Mismatched names between registration and documents are the most common reason verification stalls.
Step 2 — Complete your profile and verification
Fill in your personal or company information and upload what is requested. Requirements vary by country and by whether you register as an individual or as a business, so treat the on-screen document list as authoritative rather than relying on a guide written for another market.
Practical tips that speed this up:
- Photograph documents flat, in colour, with all four corners visible and no glare.
- Make sure the document has not expired — expired IDs are rejected outright.
- If you register a company, have the incorporation details and a representative's ID ready in the same session.
- Do not open duplicate accounts to "try again" if something is pending; contact support instead.
Step 3 — Get your referral link and partner area
Once your profile is active, the partner area gives you a tracking link, campaign parameters so you can separate channels, and ready-made marketing material. Treat the link as infrastructure, not decoration: label every campaign you run (YouTube, Telegram, newsletter, paid search) so the dashboard can tell you which channel actually produced trading volume.
Test before you scale. Send one referral through each campaign link and confirm it appears in the dashboard attributed to the right campaign. A misconfigured link can quietly cost you months of commission.
Step 4 — Onboard your first clients properly
This is where most new IBs lose money. Getting someone to click a link is not the same as getting them to trade, and only trading generates revenue share. Help each new referral complete registration and verification, then point them at material that explains how to place a first trade.
| Stage | What you do | What it produces |
|---|---|---|
| Click | Share your tracked link | A visit, no income |
| Registration | Help them finish the form | An attributed account, no income |
| Verification | Prompt them to upload documents | An active account, no income |
| First deposit | Remove payment friction | Funded account, no income |
| First trade | Explain the platform basics | Commissionable volume starts |
The last row is the only one that pays. Everything before it is onboarding.
For the mechanics of what each trade actually earns you, see how IB commission is calculated.
Step 5 — Scale with sub-IBs and content
Once retention is stable — meaning last month's referrals are still trading — you have two levers. The first is content: educational material that keeps your audience active is worth more than another traffic source, because it protects the revenue you already built. The second is sub-IBs: recruiting other partners who use your structure extends your reach without requiring you to acquire every client yourself.
Do not add sub-IBs before your own retention is proven. A network built on top of churn just multiplies churn.
Step 1 takes about five minutes
Registration is free, no deposit is required, and you can choose between CPA and revenue share before you bring your first client.
Start partner registrationStaying compliant when you promote
Partner agreements include marketing rules, and breaching them can cost you the account. The recurring failures are predictable:
- No promises of profit. Never state or imply guaranteed returns, fixed monthly income, or "risk-free" trading.
- Always include the risk warning. Leveraged products carry a high risk of rapid loss and are not suitable for all investors.
- Do not overstate regulation. Do not claim the broker is licensed in a jurisdiction where it is not, and do not use regulator logos to imply an endorsement.
- Keep claims verifiable. If you quote a spread, payout speed, or commission figure, make sure it comes from current official material rather than a screenshot from years ago.
- Follow local advertising rules. Some jurisdictions restrict financial promotions, and those rules apply to you as the promoter.
What to prepare before you register
- One audience. A channel you already own, even a small one, beats a plan to build one later.
- Three pieces of content. Something that explains what CFDs are, something on risk, and something on getting started. These carry new referrals through the onboarding gap.
- A tracking plan. Decide how you will label campaigns before you share a single link.
- Documents. Valid ID, and incorporation details if registering as a business.
Frequently asked questions
How do I become an Exness IB?
Register a partner account, complete your profile and the verification documents requested, then use the referral link in your partner area to introduce clients. Once referred clients trade, revenue share accrues in the dashboard under the agreed percentage, which can reach up to 40%.
Do I need a company or license to become an IB?
In most cases no. Individuals can register as partners, and corporate registration is available for businesses that prefer to operate through an entity. Requirements vary by country, so confirm the current document list during registration rather than assuming.
Does it cost anything to join the IB program?
No. Partner registration is free, and there is no fee to obtain a referral link or access the partner dashboard. You also do not need to deposit or trade yourself to earn IB commission.
How long does partner approval take?
Timing depends on the completeness of your documents and the verification checks applied in your country. A fully completed profile with clear, valid documents is reviewed faster than one with missing or unreadable uploads.
Can I promote Exness as an IB on social media?
Yes, subject to the marketing rules in your partner agreement and local advertising rules. Promotions must not promise profits or guaranteed returns, must include the appropriate risk warning, and must not imply that Exness is licensed in a jurisdiction where it is not.
How soon do I earn my first commission as an IB?
Commission accrues once referred clients actually trade, not when they register or deposit. A new IB with no audience typically earns nothing until clients are onboarded and active, which is why building an audience before scaling spend matters more than the registration step itself.