> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.goaffpro.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.goaffpro.com/affiliate-commissions/advanced-settings/commission-for-recurring-payments/setup-connection-validity.md).

# Setup Connection Validity

**GoAffPro** provides you with the option to set up the customer-affiliate connection validity.

To set up the customer-affiliate connection validity, go to the **Extras** section in the **Settings** tab of the GoAffPro admin panel.

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Here, go to the Customer-Affiliate Connect section.

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Now, enable the "**Set connection expiration (in days)?**" option.&#x20;

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Next, set the connection validity.

{% hint style="info" %}
Leaving the "Connection expires after" field empty will set the connection validity to lifetime.
{% endhint %}

<figure><img src="https://1200686697-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-LdPzLtyP46oY7cyXnkw%2Fuploads%2Fi46zjc4ebEaJyX6Gurwf%2FScreenshot%202026-05-18%20235537.png?alt=media&amp;token=09826e45-6100-4102-b3f6-03b473f94c2d" alt=""><figcaption><p>Set the validity</p></figcaption></figure>

You also have the option to refresh the expiration time with the next order.&#x20;

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Finally, click on **Submit**.

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After this, the connections will automatically expire once the validity period ends.

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{% embed url="<https://youtu.be/a2x5tPG7MJA>" %}
Setup Connection Validity
{% endembed %}
