How to pay your Affiliates

Modified on: Thu, 27 Mar, 2025 at 12:21 AM

GHL allows you to pay your affiliates using any provider or method of your choice, as long as you mark the payouts as completed. However, GHL offers some faster, more efficient options to streamline the process.

Payout Options Available in GHL:

Auto Payouts via PayPal (Fastest): Automate affiliate payments directly from the GHL dashboard using PayPal Payouts API. No need to log in to PayPal or manually mark payouts as paid.
Bank Payments: Use banks or other methods to pay affiliates manually, then mark the payouts as paid in GHL.

How Payouts Work:

There are two key steps to handling affiliate payouts:

Generating Payouts: This is done automatically according to the campaign commissions you've set.
Paying Affiliates & Marking Payouts as Paid: You can choose between automated PayPal payouts or manual methods. Here's how each works:

1. Auto Payouts Using PayPal (Fastest Option)

PayPal Payouts API is the quickest and most cost-effective way to pay multiple affiliates at once. After a one-time setup, you can securely pay affiliates without leaving the GHL platform.

To learn how to configure PayPal Auto Payouts, click here.

2. Paying Affiliates Through Banks

For those who prefer bank payments, GHL allows you to process payouts and then mark them as paid. Here's how to do it:

Go to the Payouts Page: Head to the payouts section within GHL.
Approve Payouts: In the "Pending" tab, approve the payouts you want to process.
Switch to Approved for Payout Tab: Navigate to the "Approved for Payout" tab where all approved payouts are listed.
Select Payouts: You can select individual payouts or mass-select all of them.
Click "Pay": After selecting the payouts, click "Pay."
Select the payouts: Switch to the Bank tab and select the affiliates you want to pay.
Download the CSV: Follow the on screen steps to pay your affiliates
Mark the payouts as paid: Once the payments are completed, click "Mark as Paid".

Important Note: Configuring Payout Methods for Affiliates
You can now control which payout methods (PayPal, Bank Transfer) are available to your affiliates.
How to Set It Up:
1. Go to Affiliate Manager → Settings
2. Click Affiliate Portal Settings → Configure Payout Methods
3. Select the payout methods you want to enable
4. Save your changes
Affiliates will only see the options you’ve enabled, ensuring a smoother and more streamlined payout process.

By following these steps, you can ensure timely and efficient payments for your affiliates, whether you choose the automated PayPal option or manual methods.

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