Configure affiliate commissions
Quick summary: The commission plan defines the rate, while a loyalty-program rule connects a promotion code to the referrer.
1. Create a commission plan
Section titled “1. Create a commission plan”- Open CRM > Configuration > Commission Plans and click New.
- Enter a name and select the Commission service as Purchase Default Product.
- Under Rules, add a product category or product and define the commission rate.
2. Configure the referrer
Section titled “2. Configure the referrer”- In Contacts, open the partner who will receive the commission.
- On the partner-assignment tab, select the Commission Plan.
- Optionally select a partner level; its default plan can be inherited.
3. Connect a promotion code
Section titled “3. Connect a promotion code”- Open Sales > Products > Discounts & Loyalty.
- Create a Discount Code program.
- On its conditional rule, set the code, minimum purchase, and Referrer.
- On the reward, set the discount type and value.
- Test the code with a non-production web order.
When the code is applied successfully, the sales order receives the referrer and the associated commission plan.