How to Use the Affiliate Program

The YouCan Affiliate Program lets you earn commissions by referring new merchants to the platform. Share your unique link and get rewarded for successful referrals.

Accessing the Affiliate Program

Log in to your seller area
Navigate to Affiliate from the main menu
Visit: seller-area.youcan.shop/admin/affiliate-program

How the Affiliate Program Works

Commission Structure

YouCan offers a generous commission model:

50% commission on all credit purchases made by the merchants you refer
6-month duration - Earn commissions on referred stores` purchases for 6 months after signup
Ongoing earnings - Continue earning as long as your referrals make purchases within the 6-month window

Your Earnings Dashboard

At the top of your Affiliate page, you`ll see your unpaid earnings displayed. This is the total commission amount waiting to be credited or withdrawn.

Sharing Your Affiliate Link

Your Shareable Link

A unique affiliate link is automatically generated for you. This link identifies you as the referrer and tracks all signups from your promotions.

Social Media Sharing

Share your affiliate link using built-in buttons:

Facebook - Share to your Facebook network
Instagram - Post your link to Instagram
LinkedIn - Share professionally with your LinkedIn connections
Twitter - Tweet your affiliate link

Promote Your Link

You can share your affiliate link:

In email newsletters to your network
On social media profiles and posts
In forum or community discussions
On your personal website or blog
In messaging apps and emails

Tracking Your Referrals

Your Affiliate dashboard contains three tabs:

Affiliated Stores Tab

View a list of all merchants you have successfully referred to YouCan. Each entry shows:

Store name
Signup date
Current commission status

Payouts History Tab

Track all commission payouts and credits you have received:

Payout amount
Payout date
Payment method

Settings Tab

Configure your payout preferences and affiliate settings.

Getting Started

When you first access the Affiliate section, you`ll see an empty state message:

"No stores have been affiliated yet. Share your affiliation link to get started."

To begin earning:

Copy your unique affiliate link
Share it across your networks (social media, email, etc.)
Refer merchants to YouCan
Earn 50% commission on their credit purchases for 6 months

Payout Options

Automatic Payouts to YouCan Balance

In your Settings, you can enable the option:

"Convert payout to YouCan balance"

When this option is enabled:

Your earned commissions are automatically credited to your YouCan balance
Credits are deposited on the 1st of each month
Use your balance for store credits, upgrades, or platform services

Manual Payouts

If you prefer manual withdrawal, you can request payouts through your Settings tab.

Tips for Affiliate Success

Choose quality referrals - Refer merchants who will actively use YouCan
Share your story - Explain why you use YouCan in your referral message
Update your network - Regularly share your link on social media
Monitor your earnings - Check your dashboard monthly to track growth
Enable automatic payouts - Keep your balance active for easier credit management

FAQ

Q: How long do I earn commissions on a referral?
A: For 6 months after the referred store signs up, as long as they purchase credits.

Q: Can I earn commissions on multiple referrals?
A: Yes, there is no limit to the number of stores you can refer.

Q: When do I receive my payouts?
A: Automatic payouts to YouCan balance occur on the 1st of each month. Manual payouts depend on your selected payout method.

Q: What if my referral doesn`t purchase credits?
A: You only earn commission when referred stores actually purchase credits. Signups alone do not generate earnings.