> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.uppromote.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.uppromote.com/guide-for-affiliate/affiliate-guide-+-tips/quick-guide-for-affiliate-to-get-started.md).

# Quick guide for Affiliates to get started

## Quick Guide for Affiliates to Get Started

New to your affiliate program? This quick guide gets you from sign-up to your first sale in four steps. Follow them in order, and you'll be promoting in no time.

Don't worry about getting everything perfect. You can always come back and adjust as you go.

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### Step 1: Get set up

First, set up your account and find your way around your dashboard. Add your payment details so you can get paid without delay.

See [Getting started](/guide-for-affiliate/affiliate-guide-+-tips/quick-guide-for-affiliate-to-get-started/getting-started.md).

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### Step 2: Grab your promotion resources

Next, collect the tools you'll share. This includes your affiliate link, your coupon code (if the merchant gave you one), and any banners or images they uploaded.

See [Promotion resources](/guide-for-affiliate/affiliate-guide-+-tips/quick-guide-for-affiliate-to-get-started/promotion-resources.md).

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### Step 3: Start promoting

Now share your link where your audience already spends time, like social media, a blog, or your email list. Each sale made through your link becomes a referral order.

See [Start promoting](/guide-for-affiliate/affiliate-guide-+-tips/quick-guide-for-affiliate-to-get-started/start-promoting.md).

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### Step 4: Track your performance

Finally, check how you're doing. Your dashboard shows your clicks, referral orders, and commission. Watch which links work best, then do more of what works.

See [Track your performance](/guide-for-affiliate/affiliate-guide-+-tips/quick-guide-for-affiliate-to-get-started/track-your-performance.md).

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**Pro tip:** Promote products that fit your audience and be honest about what you recommend. Trust brings more sales than hard selling.
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### Frequently asked questions

#### Does it cost anything to be an affiliate?

No. Joining a program and promoting is free. You earn a commission on the sales you bring in.

#### Where do I find my affiliate link?

In your dashboard, under your [promotion resources](/guide-for-affiliate/affiliate-guide-+-tips/quick-guide-for-affiliate-to-get-started/promotion-resources.md). Your link is unique to you, so every sale through it counts as yours.

#### How do I get paid?

The merchant pays your commission, often through PayPal. They set the method and schedule. Add your payment details during [Getting started](/guide-for-affiliate/affiliate-guide-+-tips/quick-guide-for-affiliate-to-get-started/getting-started.md) so you're ready.

#### How can I sell more?

Once you're set up, read [Tips for affiliate success](/guide-for-affiliate/affiliate-guide-+-tips/tips-for-affiliate-success.md) for ways to convert more customers and grow your earnings.

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### Related articles

* [Affiliate Guide and Tips for Success](/guide-for-affiliate/affiliate-guide-+-tips.md)
* [Tips for Affiliate Success](/guide-for-affiliate/affiliate-guide-+-tips/tips-for-affiliate-success.md)
* [Guide for Beginners of Affiliate Marketing](/guide-for-affiliate/guide-for-beginners-of-affiliate-marketing.md)
* [What Does an Affiliate Do in Affiliate Marketing?](/basic-knowledge/affiliate-roles-in-affiliate-marketing.md)

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*Last updated: June 2026*