# Built-In Affiliate Program Management

> Launch and manage an affiliate program directly from your dashboard. Track referrals, attribute commissions, and automate partner payouts.

- **URL**: https://dodopayments.com/distribution/affiliate-program
- **Product area**: Distribution
- **Documentation**: https://docs.dodopayments.com/distribution/affiliate-program

## Features

### Automated Commission Tracking

Every referral is automatically attributed to the right affiliate. No manual spreadsheets, no missed payouts.

### Real-Time Dashboards

You and your affiliates can track performance, sales, and commissions as they happen.

### Flexible Tracking Options

Capture referral data across signups and transactions with tracking links, metadata, or webhooks.

### Built-In Security

All referral data and commission events are securely logged with best-in-class encryption.

### Quick Setup

Set up in minutes from your Dodo Payments dashboard, no complex integrations required.


## Who This Is For

- SaaS founders using partner-led or referral-driven growth strategies
- Digital product sellers looking to scale revenue through affiliates
- Course creators and educators wanting affiliate-driven sales channels
- B2B companies building channel partner or reseller programs

## Use Cases

- Launch an affiliate program from your dashboard and invite partners with tracking links
- Automatically attribute commissions when referred users make a purchase
- Give affiliates a real-time dashboard to monitor their earnings and referrals
- Track referral data across signups and transactions via webhooks or metadata

## FAQ

### How are affiliate referrals tracked?

Every referral is automatically attributed to the right affiliate using tracking links, metadata, or webhooks. No manual spreadsheets needed.

### Do affiliates get their own dashboard?

Yes. Affiliates can track performance, sales, and commissions in real time from a dedicated dashboard.

### How long does it take to set up an affiliate program?

Minutes. Set up directly from your Dodo Payments dashboard with no complex integrations or third-party tools required.

### Is referral data secure?

Yes. All referral data and commission events are securely logged with best-in-class encryption.


## Related Pages

**Related features:** [License Keys](https://dodopayments.com/distribution/license-keys) | [Digital Product Delivery](https://dodopayments.com/distribution/digital-product-delivery) | [Storefront](https://dodopayments.com/distribution/store-front) | [Discount Codes](https://dodopayments.com/distribution/discount-codes) | [Multi-Brand Setup](https://dodopayments.com/distribution/multi-brand-setup) | [Purchasing Power Parity](https://dodopayments.com/distribution/purchasing-power-parity)
**Section:** [Distribution](https://dodopayments.com/distribution)
**Documentation:** [API Documentation](https://docs.dodopayments.com/distribution/affiliate-program)
**See also:** [Discount Codes](https://dodopayments.com/distribution/discount-codes) | [Hosted Storefront](https://dodopayments.com/distribution/store-front) | [Reporting & Analytics](https://dodopayments.com/payments/reporting-and-analytics) | [Subscription Billing](https://dodopayments.com/billing/subscriptions)

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## About Dodo Payments

Dodo Payments is the billing & payments platform for AI-first and SaaS companies, operating as a Merchant of Record in 220+ countries.

**Other Distribution features:** [License Keys](https://dodopayments.com/distribution/license-keys) | [Digital Product Delivery](https://dodopayments.com/distribution/digital-product-delivery) | [Storefront](https://dodopayments.com/distribution/store-front) | [Discount Codes](https://dodopayments.com/distribution/discount-codes) | [Multi-Brand Setup](https://dodopayments.com/distribution/multi-brand-setup) | [Purchasing Power Parity](https://dodopayments.com/distribution/purchasing-power-parity)

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