CME Direct Registration

An authorized representative of the user (known as a verification officer) must complete and submit the registration form below to receive access to CME Direct services.

Registering online for CME Direct is Free and Easy

CME Direct registration consists of two distinct processes:

Firm Registration: for firms that are not currently registered for CME Direct
Individual Registration: for new individuals at firms currently registered for CME Direct

Please Note: Only authorized individuals (i.e., verification officers) should complete and submit registration forms.

The online application form contains the following:

Legal Documentation
Registration Documentation

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To request a demo or for more information, contact the Market Technology Sales team.

New Firm & User Registration
Additional User Registration
Counterparty Firm Registration

New Firm & User Registration

A designated primary verification officer of the firm must:

Step 1 - Register for a CME Group Login ID

Create a CME Group Login ID

Step 2 – Review and Agree to Exchange User License Agreement/Complete Registration Form for CME Direct

CME Direct New Firm & Users Registration Form

CME will be contacting you once forms have been processed.

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Real-Time Market Data on CME Direct

View terms, conditions and pricing for real-time market data access

Contact your Clearing Members to have accounts and limits set for CME Direct trading.

Need a clearing member?

View a list of CME, CBOT, NYMEX, and COMEX clearing members

Need to make any changes to your current registration?

Contact CME Enterprise Application & System Entitlements (EASE)

Additional User Registration

A designated primary Verification Officer of the firm must:

Step 1 - Have the User Register for a CME Group Login ID

Create a CME Group Login ID

Step 2 – Complete Registration Form for CME Direct

CME Direct Additional User Registration Form

Step 3 – Enable User Access to Markets

**Step 3 only necessary if a user is planning on accessing CME Group Real-Time Market Data

Your Firm Administrator will need to grant permission to real-time market data. Instructions are included in the onboarding package from EASE.

Need to make any changes to your current registration?

Contact CME Enterprise Application & System Entitlements (EASE)

Counterparty Firm Registration

Register your firm as a CME Direct Counterparty, making your firm available as a selection on deals when a CME ClearPort account is required and as an account owner in CME Account Manager.

The following types of firms can submit this form:

Trading firms
Clearing firms on behalf of trading firms
Broker firms on behalf of trading firms

CME Direct Counterparty Registration Form

Contact Us

For assistance with registration, contact CME Enterprise Application & System Entitlements (EASE) on our 24-hour desk:

U.S.: +1 312 456 1560
Europe: +44 20 3379 3802
Asia Pacific: +65 6593 5536
EASE

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CME Group is the world's leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace. The company is comprised of four Designated Contract Markets (DCMs). Further information on each exchange's rules and product listings can be found by clicking on the links to CME, CBOT, NYMEX and COMEX.