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Setting up your first affiliate

Learn how to set up your first affiliate, step by step

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Written by Gonzalo
Updated over a month ago

Want to reward creators for the sales they bring in? With affiliate payments, Modash helps you pay out commissions automatically, and we’ll handle the boring stuff like invoices, taxes, and currency conversions behind the scenes.

Before you dive in, make sure to check out this guide on what affiliate payments are and how to set them up. Also, affiliate payments are a separate feature available on the Performance plan and above. They’re not enabled by default, so if you're interested, reach out and we’ll get you sorted.

1. Find your first Influencer to invite to your Affiliate Program

Inside your campaign, pick the influencer you want to invite to your Affiliate Program.

2. Set up the basic information of your Affiliate

  • Enter the creator’s email (used for payouts)

  • Upload a contract or proof of agreement (a written contract is best, but message logs work too)

3. Create a new Commission Tier

This is a reusable template for future creators with the same terms.

  • Name your commission tier

  • Select your Shopify store

  • (Optional) Add a UTM to the affiliate link

  • Choose your commission type:

    • % or fixed amount

    • First sale only or repeat sales

  • (Optional) Attach a discount code or a gift order

4. Add the creator to your Commission Tier

An email will be sent to the influencer so they can set up their payouts.

5. Rinse and repeat

Congrats, your first affiliate is live! You can reuse this Commission Tier for other creators too. No need to re-enter the same info. Less clicking. More scaling.

6. Influencers will be prompted to set up their payouts

Influencers will receive an email notification informing them that your brand has invited them to your Affiliate Program.


Support and troubleshooting

Got questions or running into issues with Affiliates? We’re here to help!

Reach out anytime directly through chat support, or message us at hello@modash.io.

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