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Success begins with “Audit-Ready” documentation. In 2026, global regulations have tightened; AIMS has upgraded its verification standards accordingly.
Prepare high-resolution, color digital copies (scans are preferred over photos):
Proof of Identity (POI): A valid Passport or National ID card.
Proof of Address (POA) ⚠️ 2026 Update: * Types: Utility bills (water/electricity/gas), bank statements, or government-issued letters dated within the last 90 days.
Requirement: Must be an original scan or photo showing your full name and address. All four corners of the document must be visible. No cropping, no shadows, and no digital screenshots.
Payment Verification: A screenshot or scan of the bank card/e-wallet used for funding.
The AML “Red Line”: Anti-Money Laundering (AML) policies are non-negotiable. The name on your funding source must exactly match your registered trading account name. Any “Third-Party Payments” (e.g., using a friend’s card) will trigger an immediate compliance freeze.
Address Precision: The address typed into the application form must match your POA document word-for-word.
Once your account is approved, the login process is your first technical hurdle. 90% of “Login Successful but Cannot Trade” tickets stem from password confusion.
Your welcome email contains three distinct credentials. Do not mix them up:
| Password Type | Usage | Expert Warning |
| Master Trading Password | Used to log in to MT4/MT5 to execute trades (Open/Close/Limit orders). | ✅ Your primary password for active trading. |
| Investor Password | Used for MT4/MT5 “Read-Only” access. | ⚠️ If you can see the charts but the “New Order” button is greyed out, you used this password by mistake. |
| Client Portal Password | Used for the AIMS Official Website back-office (Deposits, Withdrawals, Leverage changes). | 🌐 This is separate from MT4/MT5 trading credentials. |
When adding your account to MT4/MT5:
Search for “AIMS” in the server broker list.
You must select the exact server name specified in your email (e.g., AIMSTrading-Live3). Selecting the wrong server will result in an “Invalid Account” error.
| Symptom | Probable Cause | Expert Fix |
| “Invalid Account” |
1. Typo in Account ID.
2. Incorrect Server selection. |
1. Copy-paste ID from email.
2. Re-scan and precisely select the designated server. |
| Logged in, but cannot trade | Logged in with Investor Password. | Log out and re-enter using your Master Trading Password. |
| High Latency / D-Grade Slippage | Network lag or physical distance from server. (Data shows peaks of 719ms). | 🚀 Pro-Tip: Switch to AIMS-London or LD4 nodes. For professionals, rent a VPS in London (LD4) or New York (NY4) to optimize execution speed. |
| Forgot Password | Multiple failed attempts. | Do not guess! Use the “Forgot Password” link on the portal or contact official support immediately. |
As a final step in the audit workflow, I must emphasize the “Immutable Red Line”:
Any attempt to deposit funds from an account not in the holder’s name is a severe breach of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) policy. This will result in an immediate permanent account freeze and a formal fund source investigation. Always use your own registered bank account or e-wallet for all transactions.