Overview
As a Provider, you share your trading strategy with Followers who choose to copy your trades. Followers see your performance metrics and subscribe to your offers.
This article explains how to register as a Provider on the INGOT Copy Trading platform.
Step-by-step instructions
Follow the steps below to complete this process:
Before you begin
- An active INGOT trading account with a trading history.
- Your Server, Trading Account ID, and Trading Account Password.
- A Nickname you want to display to Followers.
Registration steps
- Open the Provider Registration page: social.ingotbrokers.com:8080/portal/registration/provider.
- Complete the required fields: Server, Trading account, Password, and Nickname.
- Tick "I accept the Terms of Service".
- Click Register to complete provider registration.
The Provider registration fields
- Server — the trading server your account is on.
- Trading account — your trading account ID.
- Password — your trading account password.
- Nickname — the display name Followers will see when browsing Providers.
What happens after registration
- You'll be able to log in to the Provider dashboard.
- You can create offers — the terms under which Followers can copy your trades.
- You can also create shareable join links for specific private offers to invite Followers directly.
- Your trading performance will be visible to potential Followers.
Troubleshooting
If you run into issues, the most common causes and fixes are listed below.
Your credentials aren't being accepted
- Confirm you're using your Trading Account ID and Trading Account Password. Check that you've selected the correct Server.
You're not sure what Nickname to choose
- Choose a professional name that represents your trading strategy. It's what Followers will see when browsing Providers, so make it clear and memorable.
Frequently asked questions
Q: Can I be both a Follower and a Provider?
A: Each Copy Trading account is registered as either a Follower or a Provider, not both simultaneously on the same account. If you want to do both, use separate trading accounts.
Q: What are Provider offers?
A: Offers are the terms and conditions under which a Provider allows Followers to copy their trades. Each offer can be set as public or private. Offers define parameters like which trades are copied and any commercial terms.
Q: What happens after I register as a Provider?
A: Once registered, you'll be able to log in to the Provider dashboard and create offers. You can also create shareable join links for specific private offers.
Related articles
- What is Copy Trading and how it works
- How to create a shareable Provider link
- Copy Trading risks and best practices