> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://refkit.gitbook.io/docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://refkit.gitbook.io/docs/getting-started/affiliate-quickstart.md).

# Affiliate quickstart

Join a Program, share your affiliate link, and track what you earn.

## Join a Program

Open the invitation or hosted join link, review the App agreement and Program offer, then confirm your email.

* **Active:** you can use your affiliate link immediately.
* **Pending:** the developer must approve you first.

## Share your link

Open the Program in the affiliate dashboard and copy the default link. It uses the App's website with your link code:

```
https://yourapp.com?via=your-code
```

You can add named links for different channels. Link codes must be unique within the App.

## Track results

The Program page shows clicks, referrals, recent commissions, and these totals:

* **Earned:** approved and paid commissions.
* **Payable:** approved live commissions available to request.
* **Paid out:** commissions already paid.

## Request a payout

1. Open **Payouts**.
2. Select the Program.
3. Save the payout details requested by that Program.
4. Select **Request payout** when the payable balance is above zero.

The developer pays you outside RefKit. RefKit records the request and payout status.