# How to Use Commission Length & Variable Commissions in Affiliate Manager > Overview The new Commission Length and Variable Commissions Over Time features allow you to customize how and for how long affiliates are rewarded for… - Source: https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/marketing/affiliate-campaigns/how-to-use-commission-length-variable-commissions-in-affiliate-manager - Section: Marketing / Affiliate Campaigns - Reading time: 1 min - Images: 5, each explained below --- ## **Overview** The new Commission Length and Variable Commissions Over Time features allow you to customize how and for how long affiliates are rewarded for recurring product sales. 1. **Commission Length:** Pay affiliates for a limited number of transactions instead of indefinitely. 2. **Variable Commissions:** Offer different commission rates for specific charge counts. --- ### **Step 1: Create or Edit an Affiliate Campaign** - If you're new to affiliate campaigns, [click here for a guide on creating campaigns.](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/marketing/affiliate-campaigns/how-to-create-an-affiliate-campaign) ### **Step 2: Set the Default Commission** - In Step 2 of the campaign setup, add the default commission value that affiliates will earn by default. ### **Step 3: Enable Commission Length** - Click Commission Length. - By default, commissions are given until the customer cancels. ![Step 2 of 5: By default, commissions are given until the customer cancels](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155038550542/original/coBmKW38xPbyR3OYFUahlZjEm6Bd0GcabA.png) **Step 2 of 5: By default, commissions are given until the customer cancels** This screenshot accompanies step 2 of 5 in the "Step 3: Enable Commission Length" section of "How to Use Commission Length & Variable Commissions in Affiliate Manager". At this point in the walkthrough you by default, commissions are given until the customer cancels. The next step is to choose "By Count" to set a limit on the number of charges. - What this covers: By default, commissions are given until the customer cancels. - Next: Choose "By Count" to set a limit on the number of charges. Full procedure: 1. Click Commission Length. 2. By default, commissions are given until the customer cancels. <- this image 3. Choose "By Count" to set a limit on the number of charges. 4. Example: If the limit is set to 3, the affiliate will earn a commission only for the first 3 charges. 5. Note: The limit applies to charges, not time intervals. Whether the subscription is monthly or yearly, commissions are based on the number of successful charges. - Choose "By Count" to set a limit on the number of charges. ![Step 3 of 5: Choose "By Count" to set a limit on the number of charges](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155038550567/original/n42CUg0zPRRto8uFVNh791gAB_Gmme9Hxg.png) **Step 3 of 5: Choose "By Count" to set a limit on the number of charges** This screenshot accompanies step 3 of 5 in the "Step 3: Enable Commission Length" section of "How to Use Commission Length & Variable Commissions in Affiliate Manager". At this point in the walkthrough you choose "By Count" to set a limit on the number of charges. The next step is to example: If the limit is set to 3, the affiliate will earn a commission only for the first 3 charges. - What to choose: Choose "By Count" to set a limit on the number of charges. - Next: Example: If the limit is set to 3, the affiliate will earn a commission only for the first 3 charges. Full procedure: 1. Click Commission Length. 2. By default, commissions are given until the customer cancels. 3. Choose "By Count" to set a limit on the number of charges. <- this image 4. Example: If the limit is set to 3, the affiliate will earn a commission only for the first 3 charges. 5. Note: The limit applies to charges, not time intervals. Whether the subscription is monthly or yearly, commissions are based on the number of successful charges. - **Example:** If the limit is set to 3, the affiliate will earn a commission only for the first 3 charges. ![Step 4 of 5: Example: If the limit is set to 3, the affiliate will earn a…](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155038550601/original/kIdwb6ZK6zIDkqGxZQssvfpwlJcisBurdA.png) **Step 4 of 5: Example: If the limit is set to 3, the affiliate will earn a…** This screenshot accompanies step 4 of 5 in the "Step 3: Enable Commission Length" section of "How to Use Commission Length & Variable Commissions in Affiliate Manager". At this point in the walkthrough you example: If the limit is set to 3, the affiliate will earn a commission only for the first 3 charges. The next step is to note: The limit applies to charges, not time intervals. Whether the subscription is monthly or yearly, commissions are based on the number of successful charges. - What this covers: Example: If the limit is set to 3, the affiliate will earn a commission only for the first 3 charges. - Next: Note: The limit applies to charges, not time intervals. Whether the subscription is monthly or yearly, commissions are based on the number of successful charges. Full procedure: 1. Click Commission Length. 2. By default, commissions are given until the customer cancels. 3. Choose "By Count" to set a limit on the number of charges. 4. Example: If the limit is set to 3, the affiliate will earn a commission only for the first 3 charges. <- this image 5. Note: The limit applies to charges, not time intervals. Whether the subscription is monthly or yearly, commissions are based on the number of successful charges. - **Note:** The limit applies to charges, not time intervals. Whether the subscription is monthly or yearly, commissions are based on the number of successful charges. ### **Step 4: Set Variable Commissions Over Time** - Toggle Variable Commissions to enable this feature. - Select Two Levels to define different rates for specific charge counts ![Step 2 of 4: Select Two Levels to define different rates for specific charge counts](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155038550631/original/jXSHTfCxN8EIEZ5udCJNAcZ9r4iOvw14UQ.png) **Step 2 of 4: Select Two Levels to define different rates for specific charge counts** This screenshot accompanies step 2 of 4 in the "Step 4: Set Variable Commissions Over Time" section of "How to Use Commission Length & Variable Commissions in Affiliate Manager". At this point in the walkthrough you select Two Levels to define different rates for specific charge counts. The next step is to example: "For the first 3 [You can configure this number] charges, the commission is 33% [You can configure this number]; and 23% [This is the default commission] after. - What to choose: Select Two Levels to define different rates for specific charge counts - Controls: 33%, 23% - Next: Example: "For the first 3 [You can configure this number] charges, the commission is 33% [You can configure this number]; and 23% [This is the default commission] after. Full procedure: 1. Toggle Variable Commissions to enable this feature. 2. Select Two Levels to define different rates for specific charge counts <- this image 3. Example: "For the first 3 [You can configure this number] charges, the commission is 33% [You can configure this number]; and 23% [This is the default commission] after. 4. If needed, configure additional tiers for more granular control. - **Example:** "For the first **3**_\[You can configure this number\]_ charges, the commission is **33%**_\[You can configure this number\]_; and **23%**_\[This is the default commission\]_ after. ![Step 3 of 4: Example: "For the first 3 [You can configure this number] charges, the…](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155038550677/original/tjAOqL0hHnt7WHIfKeJU4OAOfNzT00he_A.png) **Step 3 of 4: Example: "For the first 3 [You can configure this number] charges, the…** This screenshot accompanies step 3 of 4 in the "Step 4: Set Variable Commissions Over Time" section of "How to Use Commission Length & Variable Commissions in Affiliate Manager". At this point in the walkthrough you example: "For the first 3 [You can configure this number] charges, the commission is 33% [You can configure this number]; and 23% [This is the default commission] after. The next step is to if needed, configure additional tiers for more granular control. - What this covers: Example: "For the first 3 [You can configure this number] charges, the commission is 33% [You can configure this number]; and 23% [This is the default commission] after. - Controls: 33%, 23% - Next: If needed, configure additional tiers for more granular control. Full procedure: 1. Toggle Variable Commissions to enable this feature. 2. Select Two Levels to define different rates for specific charge counts 3. Example: "For the first 3 [You can configure this number] charges, the commission is 33% [You can configure this number]; and 23% [This is the default commission] after. <- this image 4. If needed, configure additional tiers for more granular control. - If needed, configure additional tiers for more granular control. ### **Step 5: Publish Your Campaign** - Save the campaign, and your updated commission settings will be applied. --- **Please Note:**  Commission Priority Order 1. Product-Based Commissions 2. Variable Commissions 3. Default Commissions This ensures that specific commission settings take precedence over general ones. --- --- Documentation for GHL Customer Care. Support: support@ghlcustomercare.com