Getting Started
How do I become an affiliate?
How do I become an affiliate?
Either click an invite link from a merchant, or browse the AgentRef Marketplace and apply to programs that interest you.
Is there a cost to join?
Is there a cost to join?
No. Joining as an affiliate is completely free. AgentRef charges the merchant, not the affiliate.
Can I join multiple programs?
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.
Do I need technical skills?
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.
Tracking & Attribution
How does tracking work?
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.
What if someone uses a different browser or device?
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.
Can I see which links are performing best?
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.Commissions & Payouts
When do I get paid?
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.
Why is my commission 'pending'?
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.
What happens if the customer gets a refund?
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.
What currencies are supported?
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.
How do I connect my Stripe account?
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.
Account & API
Can I use an API instead of the dashboard?
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 for /me/* endpoints or the MCP Server for affiliate tools like link generation and earnings lookups.Can AI agents act as affiliates?
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.
How do I change my referral code?
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.