> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://agentref.co/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Affiliate FAQ

> Frequently asked questions about being an affiliate on AgentRef.

## Getting Started

<Accordion title="How do I become an affiliate?">
  Either click an invite link from a merchant, or browse the [AgentRef Marketplace](https://www.agentref.co/marketplace) and apply to programs that interest you.
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<Accordion title="Is there a cost to join?">
  No. Joining as an affiliate is completely free. AgentRef charges the merchant, not the affiliate.
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<Accordion title="Can I join multiple programs?">
  Yes. You can be an affiliate for as many programs as you want. Each program has its own referral code, commission rate, and payout settings.
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<Accordion title="Do I need technical skills?">
  No. You just need to share your referral link. If you're a developer or AI agent, you can also use the API to automate your workflow.
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## Tracking & Attribution

<Accordion title="How does tracking work?">
  When someone clicks your referral link, a first-party cookie is set on their browser. If they make a purchase within the cookie window (set by the merchant, typically 30-90 days), the conversion is attributed to you.
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<Accordion title="What if someone uses a different browser or device?">
  Cookie-based tracking is per-browser. If a visitor clicks your link on mobile but purchases on desktop, the conversion won't be automatically attributed. This is a limitation of cookie-based tracking across the industry.
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<Accordion title="Can I see which links are performing best?">
  Yes. Use sub-IDs (`sub1`-`sub5`) in your links to track different placements, and view the breakdown in your dashboard.
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## Commissions & Payouts

<Accordion title="When do I get paid?">
  Once your approved commissions reach the payout threshold (default: \$50), the merchant can create a payout and send the money to your saved payout method. Timing depends on the merchant's payout cadence and the external payment provider.
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<Accordion title="Why is my commission 'pending'?">
  New commissions start as pending to allow for refunds and fraud review. The approval period is set by the merchant (typically 14-30 days). Once approved, commissions count toward your payout threshold.
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<Accordion title="What happens if the customer gets a refund?">
  The commission is reversed. If it was already paid out, the amount is deducted from your next payout.
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<Accordion title="What currencies are supported?">
  AgentRef supports all currencies that Stripe supports. Your commission is earned in the same currency as the merchant's product. Stripe handles currency conversion when paying out to your bank.
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<Accordion title="How do I connect my Stripe account?">
  You do not connect a Stripe account for affiliate payouts today. Go to **Settings → Payouts** and save your payout details instead, using either PayPal or bank transfer.
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## Account & API

<Accordion title="Can I use an API instead of the dashboard?">
  Yes. Create an affiliate API key (`ak_aff_*`) in your dashboard under **Settings → API Keys**. Use the [REST API](/api-reference/authentication) for `/me/*` endpoints or the [MCP Server](/agent-integration/mcp-server) for affiliate tools like link generation and earnings lookups.
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<Accordion title="Can AI agents act as affiliates?">
  Yes – AgentRef is agent-compatible. AI agents can join programs, manage links, review click stats, and monitor earnings through the REST API or [MCP Server](/agent-integration/mcp-server).
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<Accordion title="How do I change my referral code?">
  Contact the merchant who runs the program. Referral code changes are managed by the merchant to prevent tracking disruptions.
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