Host documentation
This guide explains how to prepare your device, complete setup, keep it stable, avoid common mistakes, and maximize your earnings as a host in the marketplace.
Best device
The best results come from spare Samsung smartphones that meet the current marketplace requirements.
Recommended device profile
Best-performing setups
Before you start
Before a device can join the marketplace, it should be prepared as a clean host device.
Onboarding
The onboarding flow is simple and guided inside your dashboard.
Connectivity
Connectivity is one of the most important parts of a stable setup.
Initial setup
After setup
Ongoing requirements
Traffic requirement
If using mobile data, the plan should include at least 40 GB of high-speed traffic.
IP rules
Each enrolled phone must have its own unique IP address. This is a core requirement.
Rules
Best practice
Regions
Devices must be physically located in supported countries. Location simulation is not allowed.
Supported countries (48)
Important
Payouts
Payouts are simple and predictable when the device remains active and stable.
Typical monthly payout
$100–$200 per device
Base reward
Up to $30/month for eligible devices
Revenue share
30%–50% of rental revenue
Payout schedule
Every Friday
Payout methods
PayPal or crypto
Minimum withdrawal
$50 per payout request
What affects your payout
Transparency
We keep it open. Below are real top-earning devices and recent partner payouts from the platform.
Figures reflect real platform activity. Individual partner identities are never shown.
Rewards & quality rules
To keep DroidDesk stable for renters, every partner device must meet basic quality requirements. Rewards are credited only when the device is online, charged, stable, and ready for remote use.
Minimum base reward
up to $30/mo
For eligible devices — paid regardless of the number of rentals.
Revenue share
30%–50%
Of rental revenue, by number of active approved devices.
Battery requirement
above 50%
Keep the device on power so the battery stays above 50%.
Internet speed
20 Mbps min
Minimum connection speed for smooth remote sessions.
Minimum base reward
Eligible active devices earn a base reward of up to $30/month, independent of how many times the device is rented — it is a baseline, not a commission on rentals, and is paid even if the device receives no rental sessions.
The base reward applies to devices that stay online and meet DroidDesk quality requirements, including battery level, internet speed, and proper setup.
Revenue share tiers
In addition to the base reward, partners can earn a percentage of the rental revenue generated by their active approved devices. Revenue share is calculated based on the number of active approved devices connected to DroidDesk.
30%
1–2 devices
35%
3–5 devices
40%
6–9 devices
45%
10–14 devices
50%
15+ devices
The more stable, high-quality devices a partner connects, the higher their revenue share can become.
Battery requirement
Each device must stay connected to power and keep the battery level above 50%.
If the battery drops below 50% even once during the day, the reward for that device will not be credited for that day.
This rule exists because low battery levels increase the risk of device shutdowns, failed sessions, and poor renter experience.
Internet speed requirement
DroidDesk checks the device connection speed approximately once per hour.
If the connection speed is below 20 Mbps during a check, the reward for that specific hour will not be credited.
Stable internet is required for smooth remote control, screen streaming, and reliable renter sessions.
Reward eligibility
Rewards are credited only when a device meets DroidDesk quality requirements.
Devices that are offline, unstable, below the battery requirement, or below the internet speed requirement may not count toward reward or revenue share calculations.
Minimum quality requirements
To receive rewards, each device must:
If a device does not meet these requirements, rewards may be reduced or not credited for the affected period.
Please note
DroidDesk reserves the right to reduce, pause, or withhold rewards for devices that do not meet platform quality requirements, including low battery, poor internet speed, unstable uptime, repeated disconnections, or improper setup.
Mistakes
Most problems come from a few avoidable setup mistakes.
Check the requirements, prepare your spare phone, and submit it for review.