# 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:** 

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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&#x20;
* Click on "Create Affiliate" button.

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**Details of configurations are:**&#x20;

* **Program:** In this section, associate an affiliate with a specific program by typing a few characters of the program title to select it.&#x20;
* **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.&#x20;
* **Personal Info:** Under this section, you can enter the first name, last name, and email ID of the affiliate.&#x20;
* 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:**&#x20;

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Both methods involve a straightforward approval process, detailed in the respective sections of your admin panel.&#x20;

**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.&#x20;
* 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)

**Still Unclear ?**

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