How to Register on 123RF

Registering with the stock agency 123RF is straightforward, however, there are specific nuances worth noting. Especially since when I registered on the microstock 123RF, I had some questions during the process. After browsing websites related to stock agencies and microstocks that offer search results for the query “Registration on 123RF“, I found that most sites provided outdated information.

Therefore, I decided to write this article for all beginning microstockers who might be interested in the stock agency 123RF.

So, let’s walk through the registration process. Note that on 123RF, buyers are referred to as ‘Designers‘, and contributors (photographers and designers) are called ‘Photographers‘. It’s crucial to keep this in mind throughout the 123RF registration process. Although I will mention this at the appropriate time.

Now, click the link to the stock agency’s website at 123rf.com or click on the 123RF banner located on the right side of this page.
At the very top of the opened page of the stock agency, you need to click on the word “Sign Up“.

After navigating to the next page, we will see the registration form for the microstock 123RF. You must fill out the form in Latin letters (English letters). Please, keep this in mind!

1. Username – enter your username for your 123RF account
2. Email address – here you specify your email address
3. First Name – enter your first name, without a patronymic
4. Last Name – last name
5. Country – you need to select your country of residence from the dropdown list

Next, you need to agree to or decline certain options of the stock agency:

• Sign Up for the newsletter – subscribe to the stock agency’s newsletter. At your discretion.
• I have read and agreed to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use – you must check this box to indicate that you have read the stock agency’s Terms and Conditions and agree with everything stated there. To register on the stock agency 123RF, this field must be checked.
• Sign up as a 123RF photographer/contributor – you also need to check this box if you plan to sell your works through the stock agency.

As soon as you check the last option, an additional section will open where you can enter your address and additional information regarding withdrawals.

• Company Name – optional field, no need to fill out
• Street – here you need to enter the street name, your house number, and apartment number
• City – in this field, specify the city you live in
• State – enter your state or region (if you live in a regional center, simply repeat the city name)
• Zip/Postal code – here you enter your postal code
• Phone No – enter your contact phone number in an international format
• How did you hear about us? here select Other and in the Other details field write: from photographer marketolya
• How do we pay you? – here you indicate the method for withdrawing your earnings from the microstock 123RF by selecting from the dropdown list. For example, Moneybookers.
• In the next field, specify the email address (username) with which you registered in the corresponding payment system.
• Preferred payment limit – here, select the amount from the dropdown list at which an automatic payout from 123RF will occur. For the Skrill payment system, the minimum payout amount should be no less than $50.

Next, there are two checkbox options. You must check these boxes if they are not checked by default. This way, you consent to:

Notify me whenever my images are reviewed – receiving notifications from the stock agency 123RF each time a photo or illustration is approved.

Include my portfolio under the Extended License sale terms – including your portfolio in sales under the Extended License.

Next, you need to enter the letters and numbers, the so-called anti-spam code, as shown in the picture and click the “Register Now” button.

You will receive a confirmation email at the address provided. Follow the instructions to complete your account setup. This email will also contain links to upload an examination set of ten works and a scanned copy of your international passport.

By the way, you can change the password sent to you after completing registration at the stock agency 123RF to something more memorable in the ‘My Account’ section under ‘Personal Information’.

By following these steps, you can successfully register as a contributor on 123RF and start earning from your creative works.