Connect to IEX Directly

Members can connect to the Exchange via cross-connect to the point of presence (POP) located in the Equinix Secaucus campus. Alternatively, Members can partner with a recognized software technology provider or an approved third-party partner to establish connectivity to IEX. To learn more about connecting to IEX, please review the related Connectivity Manual and contact Market Operations.

Equities Connectivity Manual

Options Connectivity Manual

Connectivity Materials

‍Setting up a direct cross-connection:

• IEX Connectivity Services Agreement and Forms for Equities and Options
  
  • Physical Connectivity Order Form (embedded in Agreement above, required per cross-connection)
  • If connecting via extranet, see the Extranet Addendum in the IEX Connectivity Services Agreement and the Extranet Manual.

For order entry:

• Equities Port Request Form
• Options Port Request Forms
  
  • IEX Options - Binary Order Entry Port Request Form
  • IEX Options - FIX Order Entry Port Request Form
  • IEX Options - FIX Drop Copy Port Request Form
  • IEX Options - Market Maker Quoting Port Request Form

Connecting through an approved Service Bureau for Equities and Options:

• Service Bureau Authorization Form