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# Creating an Affiliate
**There are two methods for a user to become an affiliate on your site:**
* Affiliate Registration Form
* Manual creation by an admin through the backend
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**Method 1: Affiliate Registration Form**
For details on the Affiliate Registration Form and instructions on how to create this page, [watch this video. ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYTe_pTHN1M)
Once a user completes the registration form, their application will appear as a pending request in the Affiliate Dashboard. **To approve this request, follow these steps:**
* Go to Wordpress back end -> WPRelay -> Affiliates
* Choose Pending tab -> Select the specific Affiliate -> Approve
**Screenshot showing the pending requests:**
Upon approval and selection of a specific program by the admin, the user will officially become an affiliate.
Method 2: Creating an Affiliate via Backend as Admin
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**To manually create an affiliate:**
* Go to Wordpress back end -> WPRelay -> Affiliates
* Click on "Create Affiliate" button.
**Details of configurations are:**
* **Program:** In this section, associate an affiliate with a specific program by typing a few characters of the program title to select it.
* **Referral Code:** Here, you have the option to provide a coupon/referral code to the affiliate. You can either auto-generate the code or enter a code of your choice manually.
* **Personal Info:** Under this section, you can enter the first name, last name, and email ID of the affiliate.
* Finally, click on "Save Affiliate" to complete the process.
* **Approving Affiliates** - Ensure to "Approve" the affiliate from the pending tab, as affiliates are initially set to pending status by default.
* **Managing WooCommerce Accounts** - During the "Approval" process, if the affiliate does not already have a WooCommerce customer account, you'll have the opportunity to create one. Upon creating a WooCommerce account for the affiliate, a password reset email will be sent to them via WooCommerce.
**Screenshot showing Approving the affiliate:**
Both methods involve a straightforward approval process, detailed in the respective sections of your admin panel.
**NOTE:**
* If affiliates register through the Affiliate Registration Form, they will appear in the "Pending" status under the Affiliates Tab. When approving these affiliates, you will also have the option to assign a Program to them.
* Additionally, you can change the Program associated with an affiliate at any time from the Affiliates tab.
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**Next Steps:**
**You may also want to check out these helpful guides:**
* [Refer to this guide for information on offering a Simple Affiliate Program.](https://docs.wprelay.com/program-types/creating-simple-affiliate-program/affiliate-a-earns-10-commission-per-sale-while-customer-gets-10-discount.)
* [Explore this document for details on the available affiliate settings.](https://docs.wprelay.com/settings/affiliate-settings)
* [Review this document to learn more about Email Notification for Affiliates.](https://docs.wprelay.com/settings/email-notification-for-affiliates-and-their-settings)
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