> 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/getting-started-for-affiliates-1/getting-started-for-affiliates.md).

# Get Started

A guide for affiliates on getting started with their account

## Here is a quick guide on getting started as an affiliate:

### Create an affiliate account

Go to the **Create Account** page of the affiliate portal and register yourself.&#x20;

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After you sign up for the affiliate program, your **account will undergo verification**. It can take up to 24-48 for the account to get verified.
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After this, you will be logged into your affiliate dashboard.&#x20;

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### Setup your profile

You can go to the **Settings** tab to set your profile information:

* In the **Profile** section, you can fill out details such as your website, Facebook account, Instagram account, Twitter handle, or YouTube channel.&#x20;
* Additionally, you can set up your payment mode in the **Payment Settings** section.

After filling in the necessary details, you can start with your promotions.

<figure><img src="https://1200686697-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-LdPzLtyP46oY7cyXnkw%2Fuploads%2FCEydP7ZJ67EzXr1OqaPc%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=20c484c8-3c92-4bbf-9c18-ecb4744fae8c" alt=""><figcaption><p>Settings</p></figcaption></figure>

### Checkout your referral details:

Here in the **Home** tab,

* You can view your **referral link** and **coupon code**, that you will be sharing in your promotions.&#x20;
* In the **summary table**, you can view referral details such as:
  * **Referrals**: unique visits made using the affiliate's referral link.&#x20;
  * **Orders**: number of orders referred by the affiliate.&#x20;
  * **Conversions**: orders/referrals \* 100&#x20;
  * **Sales**: the sales revenue amount referred by the affiliate.&#x20;
  * **Earnings**: the commission earned by the affiliate.

<figure><img src="https://1200686697-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-LdPzLtyP46oY7cyXnkw%2Fuploads%2FuVJlUCtMFlmSqGNljS36%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=b98b3956-290e-45e1-869a-3321f9609a61" alt=""><figcaption><p>Home tab</p></figcaption></figure>

### Generate trackable product links & access media assets

In the **Marketing Tools** tab:

* You can use the **product links** generator tool to generate trackable product links and share them in your promotions.&#x20;
* Also, you can view the **media assets** that have been provided by the merchants. You can download them and use them in your promotions.

![Marketing Tools](https://1200686697-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LdPzLtyP46oY7cyXnkw%2F-Lusp25V2xvvnBnfMt6F%2F-Lut9pJ9D-cDvGKR5DaM%2FAnnotation%202019-11-30%20032458.png?alt=media\&token=ed6d2526-2fed-4295-9f07-47b960cd30de)

### Payments

In the **payments section,** you can view your payment information. Here, you can view the amount you have been paid and the commission amount still pending payment. &#x20;

The details section will provide you with more details on the payment made.

<figure><img src="https://1200686697-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-LdPzLtyP46oY7cyXnkw%2Fuploads%2FoqVt6nYl6zO1oU8gbfUZ%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=9483f618-f407-42fe-b74e-a2e51e72839d" alt=""><figcaption><p>Payments</p></figcaption></figure>

### Start Promotions

Finally, after setting up and getting familiar with your affiliate account, you can start promotions by using the referral link or the coupon code assigned to you.&#x20;

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Getting Started for Affiliates
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