# FAQs for Affiliates > TABLE OF CONTENTS How Do New Affiliates Get Their Unique Referral Link? Can Sales Be Tracked Using Coupon Codes? Can I Customize the Referral ID for My… - Source: https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/marketing/managing-affiliates/faqs-for-affiliates - Section: Marketing / Managing Affiliates - Reading time: 3 min - Images: 4, each explained below --- **TABLE OF CONTENTS** - [How Do New Affiliates Get Their Unique Referral Link?](#how-do-new-affiliates-get-their-unique-referral-link) - [Can Sales Be Tracked Using Coupon Codes?](#can-sales-be-tracked-using-coupon-codes) - [Can I Customize the Referral ID for My Affiliates?](#can-i-customize-the-referral-id-for-my-affiliates) - [Where can affiliates view their performance statistics?](#where-can-affiliates-view-their-performance-statistics) - [How can affiliates view their payment information?](#how-can-affiliates-view-their-payment-information) - [Can affiliates view details of the leads and customers who signed up through their links?](#can-affiliates-view-details-of-the-leads-and-customers-who-signed-up-through-the) - [What happens if an affiliate is part of an inactive campaign?](#what-happens-if-an-affiliate-is-part-of-an-inactive-campaign) - [Can affiliates see why customers canceled?](#can-affiliates-see-why-customers-canceled) - [How frequently are affiliate stats updated?](#how-frequently-are-affiliate-stats-updated) - [How can affiliates access the Client Portal?](#how-can-affiliates-access-the-client-portal) - [Can I attribute multiple sales to different affiliates?](#can-i-attribute-multiple-sales-to-different-affiliates) - [Are manual sales subject to approval?](#are-manual-sales-subject-to-approval) - [Can sales be attributed without the customer's email?](#can-sales-be-attributed-without-the-customers-email) --- ## **How Do New Affiliates Get Their Unique Referral Link?** New affiliates can access their unique referral link through several methods: 1. **Default Email Template:** When setting up a campaign, you can choose a default email template that includes the referral link and other essential details. This email is automatically sent to new affiliates when they join a campaign. 2. **Automations:** Create and send personalized emails or SMS messages to affiliates using the "Affiliate Enrolled In Campaign" trigger. [Learn more here.](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/marketing/affiliate-manager-automation/workflow-trigger-affiliate-enrolled-in-campaign) 3. **Affiliate Portal:** Affiliates can always find their referral link and other important details by logging into their affiliate portal. [Learn more here.](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/marketing/managing-affiliates/how-to-use-the-affiliate-portal-a-comprehensive-guide-for-affiliates) --- ## **Can Sales Be Tracked Using Coupon Codes?** Yes, you can create unique coupon codes for affiliates. When a customer uses one of these codes, the sale is accurately tracked and attributed to the affiliate. This method is especially useful in platforms where URL and link sharing is restricted. [Learn more here.](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/marketing/managing-affiliates/how-to-track-affiliate-sales-using-coupons) --- ## **Can I Customize the Referral ID for My Affiliates?** Yes, you can customize the referral ID (or AM ID) for your affiliates. Here's how: 1. Open the affiliate profile. 2. Scroll down to "Active Referral Links." 3. Click on "Customize" next to the campaign for which you want to change the referral ID. 4. Modify the referral ID in the "Referral Link" tab. 5. Save the changes. ![Step 5 of 5: Save the changes](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155033859362/original/UApDJBAN9M5u5rf6b-86moSYm4WxTymVAA.png) **Step 5 of 5: Save the changes** This screenshot accompanies step 5 of 5 in the "Can I Customize the Referral ID for My Affiliates?" section of "FAQs for Affiliates". At this point in the walkthrough you save the changes. For context, this section explains: Yes, you can customize the referral ID (or AM ID) for your affiliates. Here's how. - How to confirm: Save the changes. Full procedure: 1. Open the affiliate profile. 2. Scroll down to "Active Referral Links." 3. Click on "Customize" next to the campaign for which you want to change the referral ID. 4. Modify the referral ID in the "Referral Link" tab. 5. Save the changes. <- this image --- ## **Where can affiliates view their performance statistics?** Affiliates can view their performance stats on the Dashboard screen in the Client Portal. Here, they can access their affiliate links, and see the count of leads, customers, and canceled customers that have signed up through their links. ![Where can affiliates view their performance statistics? (image 2 of 4)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155033859409/original/q2hg2AMGMMLwz3JndHCgw3hrfVAAomy92w.png) **Where can affiliates view their performance statistics? (image 2 of 4)** This screenshot appears in the "Where can affiliates view their performance statistics?" section of "FAQs for Affiliates". The text alongside this image reads: Affiliates can view their performance stats on the Dashboard screen in the Client Portal. Here, they can access their affiliate links, and see the count of leads, customers, and canceled customers that have signed up through their links. Immediately after, the guide continues: Affiliates can access their payment details on the Commission screen in the Client Portal. This screen displays the total amount paid, the amount owed by the admin, and the total revenue generated. Affiliates can also add their preferred…. - What this covers: Affiliates can view their performance stats on the Dashboard screen in the Client Portal. Here, they can access their affiliate links, and see the count of leads, customers, and canceled customers that have signed up through their links. - Next: Affiliates can access their payment details on the Commission screen in the Client Portal. This screen displays the total amount paid, the amount owed by the admin, and the total revenue generated. Affiliates can also add their preferred payout method. ![Where can affiliates view their performance statistics? (image 3 of 4)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155033859433/original/hCWWLr44mKszA10sE6yCVKXdzZN0JyovKg.png) **Where can affiliates view their performance statistics? (image 3 of 4)** This screenshot appears in the "Where can affiliates view their performance statistics?" section of "FAQs for Affiliates". The text alongside this image reads: Affiliates can view their performance stats on the Dashboard screen in the Client Portal. Here, they can access their affiliate links, and see the count of leads, customers, and canceled customers that have signed up through their links. Immediately after, the guide continues: Affiliates can access their payment details on the Commission screen in the Client Portal. This screen displays the total amount paid, the amount owed by the admin, and the total revenue generated. Affiliates can also add their preferred…. - What this covers: Affiliates can view their performance stats on the Dashboard screen in the Client Portal. Here, they can access their affiliate links, and see the count of leads, customers, and canceled customers that have signed up through their links. - Next: Affiliates can access their payment details on the Commission screen in the Client Portal. This screen displays the total amount paid, the amount owed by the admin, and the total revenue generated. Affiliates can also add their preferred payout method. --- ## **How can affiliates view their payment information?** Affiliates can access their payment details on the Commission screen in the Client Portal. This screen displays the total amount paid, the amount owed by the admin, and the total revenue generated. Affiliates can also add their preferred payout method. ![How can affiliates view their payment information? (image 4 of 4)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/155033859438/original/lxKBx3sSoOCM_JhRnbRlMKXm-Xo285ypUg.png) **How can affiliates view their payment information? (image 4 of 4)** This screenshot appears in the "How can affiliates view their payment information?" section of "FAQs for Affiliates". The text alongside this image reads: Affiliates can access their payment details on the Commission screen in the Client Portal. This screen displays the total amount paid, the amount owed by the admin, and the total revenue generated. Affiliates can also add their preferred payout method. Immediately after, the guide continues: Yes, affiliates can see these details on the Leads/Customers screen in the Client Portal. - What this covers: Affiliates can access their payment details on the Commission screen in the Client Portal. This screen displays the total amount paid, the amount owed by the admin, and the total revenue generated. Affiliates can also add their preferred payout method. - Next: Yes, affiliates can see these details on the Leads/Customers screen in the Client Portal. --- ## **Can affiliates view details of the leads and customers who signed up through their links?** Yes, affiliates can see these details on the Leads/Customers screen in the Client Portal. --- ## **What happens if an affiliate is part of an inactive campaign?** Affiliates can still view their stats even if they are part of an inactive campaign. However, their affiliate link will be shown as disabled, and they will not be able to use it until the campaign is reactivated. --- ## **Can affiliates see why customers canceled?** The Client Portal shows the count of canceled customers, but it does not provide specific reasons for cancellation. However, identifying the number of cancellations can help affiliates spot trends or potential issues. --- ## **How frequently are affiliate stats updated?** Affiliate stats are updated in real-time, allowing affiliates to access the most current information at any time through the Client Portal. --- ## **How can affiliates access the Client Portal?** **Adding Affiliate to Campaign:** - As the account owner, navigate to the Affiliate Manager and add your affiliate to an active campaign. Once added, they will receive an email invitation to sign up on the MyPortal app. - **Note:** If the invitation email doesn’t arrive, ask them to check their spam or junk folders. Ensure the correct email was entered and that the campaign is active. **Affiliate Sign-Up:** - The affiliate should click the link in the invitation email, which will take them to a sign-up page. They can follow the prompts to create their account. **Affiliate Login:** - After creating their account, affiliates can log in to the MyPortal app using their credentials or a one-time password provided during sign-up. - **Note:** If affiliates experience login issues, ensure they are using the correct credentials. They can reset their password using the "Forgot Password" option if needed. **Accessing the Affiliate Dashboard:** - Once logged in, affiliates will land on the Affiliate Dashboard, where they can view their stats and affiliate links. --- ## **Can I attribute multiple sales to different affiliates?** Yes, you can attribute sales to multiple affiliates as needed. --- ## **Are manual sales subject to approval?** Yes, they follow the same validation process as regular affiliate sales. --- ## **Can sales be attributed without the customer's email?** Yes, manual attribution can use other identifiers like unique IDs or custom fields. --- --- Documentation for GHL Customer Care. 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