> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.whop.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Set up custom affiliates

> Promote your product across Whop’s network of affiliates

**Custom affiliates** are fully controlled by your business. You can create and manage personalized affiliate deals for closers, influencers, communities, or partners you work with directly. These deals can be configured for **one-time** or **recurring** payouts on a flat fee or % basis, allowing you to tailor commissions based on your business model and marketing strategy.

Affiliates in your custom program also get a **unique referral link** once invited, allowing them to start promoting your business immediately. These links automatically track conversions and handle payouts, ensuring a seamless and transparent process for both you and your partners.

## How to invite a custom affiliate

<Steps>
  <Step title="Go to the Affiliates section of your dashboard, under Marketing" titleSize="h3">
    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/whop/lB_LXyTVrLvv_lYf/images/affiliates-marketing-section.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=lB_LXyTVrLvv_lYf&q=85&s=5192f9ef37cf5f3a83f099bff73b6c38" alt="Affiliates under Marketing" width="245" height="251" data-path="images/affiliates-marketing-section.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select 'Set an affiliate commission for a specific user'" titleSize="h3">
    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/whop/uAJC0Xw6_CxdozEK/images/affiliates-custom-step-3.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=uAJC0Xw6_CxdozEK&q=85&s=077178b9fa0763286089f4fa0dda0baf" alt="Set the commission" width="1636" height="1252" data-path="images/affiliates-custom-step-3.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Complete invite popup" titleSize="h3">
    <Frame>    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/whop/uAJC0Xw6_CxdozEK/images/affiliates-custom-step-4.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=uAJC0Xw6_CxdozEK&q=85&s=ac9c9e40f6766a6f094f00a44cc59e25" alt="Set the commission" width="452" height="1024" data-path="images/affiliates-custom-step-4.png" /></Frame>-
    **User** – You can add users by their email, Whop username, or Whop user ID.

    * **Reward** - Type - Percent - A percentage based fee. - Fixed – A flat \$
      fee. - Duration - Recurring Payments - Reward applies on every payment. -
      First Payment - Reward applies on the first payment. - **Only allow
      referring to these products** - Select specific plans that the affiliate can
      refer to.
  </Step>
</Steps>