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Getting Started

Start here to set up Affilyn for the first time or sign in with the correct account.

Last reviewed: Sep 14, 2026UI path: Main navigation → Getting Started

Go here if...

Set up a merchant accountUse the merchant onboarding flow, then continue into settings and operational guides.Sign in as a partnerUse the sign-up or login flow that leads into the partner dashboard.I am not logging inUse the visitor guide for public storefronts, discounts, applications, and post-purchase expectations.

When to use this page

You are starting from scratch and need the first product steps for your role.
You want the right onboarding page before moving into deeper task guides.

Before you start

Install or access the correct Affilyn account for your role.

Top tasks

Merchant first-time setupFinish onboarding and prepare recruiting, payouts, and program rules.Partner signup and loginEnter the correct sign-in path for Standard Affiliate or VIP Partner access.

Success looks like

You know whether to open merchant onboarding, partner login, or the visitor-facing docs.
You can complete your first entry step without guessing which guide family owns it.

Where to find it

Main navigation → Getting Started

Steps

If you installed Affilyn in Shopify and manage the program, begin with Merchant first-time setup. After onboarding, you will work from the merchant dashboard.

Merchant dashboard with navigation, header language menu, metrics and Continue setup — Merchant dashboard and navigationCurrent merchant dashboard with fictional counts, incomplete setup and empty activity. The app language menu is in the header; configuration Settings remains in navigation. No setup or account action was taken.

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If you joined a store program to share links and earn commission, begin with Partner signup and login. Standard Affiliates continue into the affiliate dashboard after access is approved.

Standard Affiliate navigation showing store, payout, contract and Account Settings links — Standard Affiliate navigationCurrent Standard Affiliate sidebar with store, finance and account links, including Settings. Fictional affiliation data; no store or account selection was changed.

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If you are a VIP Partner, begin with Partner signup and login and then continue into the VIP dashboard with the extra storefront and analytics tools.

VIP storefront Content editor with the partner sidebar and active store — VIP storefront content controlsCurrent Partner Portal storefront editor, reused from the safe sample capture. It shows Content controls and VIP navigation; publishing and preview success are not demonstrated.

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If you are not logging in and only need public storefront, application, or post-purchase guidance, open the Visitor Guide.

Settings explained

Merchant onboarding starts inside the app after installation.
Partner access starts from the sign-up page or login page, then continues through the email link.
Later instructions depend on your role, tier, and store affiliations.

Example

A merchant installs Affilyn, completes the setup wizard, and then opens the settings pages to finish program rules and payout setup. A partner signs up, receives access, and then enters the dashboard with a magic link.

Tips and limits

Some setup steps are optional during first launch, but leaving them unfinished can block later workflows.
Payout and billing information must stay aligned with what the live product shows.