AwoAffiliate » Configuration

Default
Configure default values.

Sponsor earns commission on all orders of customer
If set to 'No', then the sponsor will only earn a commission when the coupon code is used. If set to 'Yes', then the sponsor will earn a commission every time the customer orders, as long as the customer entered the affiliate coupon code the first time ordering.

Commission Rate
This is the default value used for commission rate when entering a new coupon/affiliate. The value can be changed per coupon.

Commission Type
This is the default value used for commission type when entering a new coupon/affiliate. The value can be changed per coupon.

Order status to calculate commission (Joomla only)
The order status at which the commission is calculated and added to the affiliate account. By default, the triggering order status is set to "Confirmed".

Coupon Payout
This section gives you options for affiliate payout. There are 2 options:
  Request a Payout - this is triggered by the affiliate who goes into his account and clicks the 'Request a Payout' button
  Automatic Coupon Payout - a coupon is automatically generated and sent to the affiliate when his commissions is greater than or equal to the Minimum Payout Amount

Automatic Coupon Payout
Select a coupon template (created within AwoCoupon) used to generate the coupon code in automatic coupon payout. Select 'Disable' to not use.

Request Coupon Payout
Select a coupon template (created within AwoCoupon) used to generate the coupon code when the affiliate requests a coupon payout. Select 'Disable' to not use.

Minimum Payout Amount
This field is used by both Automatic/Requested Coupon Payout. The value entered in this field is the minimum amount pending in the affiliate account before a coupon code can be generated. If it is set to 0, automatic coupon payouts will not work.

From Name
This is the From Name in the email which is being sent to the affiliate. If left blank, the Store Name is used.

From Email
This is the from email address in the email which is being sent to the affiliate. If left blank, the Store contact email is used.

Email Subject
This is the subject in the email which is being sent to the affiliate.

Email Body
This is the message which will be sent to the affiliate upon automatic/requested payout.
    Dynamic Tags
  • {username} - the username of the affiliate
  • {coupon_code} - the coupon code generated for the payout
  • {coupon_value} - the amount of the coupon code generated

Affiliate Email
Email configuration that is set for sending an email to an affiliate after each sale.

Send affiliate email after each sale
Enable/disable sending of affiliate email after each sale. By default, it is disabled.

From Name
This is the From Name in the email which is being sent to the affiliate. If left blank, the Store Name is used.

From Email
This is the from email address in the email which is being sent to the affiliate. If left blank, the Store contact email is used.

Email Subject
This is the subject in the email which is being sent to the affiliate.

Email Body
This is the message which will be sent to the affiliate.
    Dynamic Tags
  • {username} - the username of the affiliate
  • {coupon_code} - the coupon code used in the order
  • {order_number} - the order number
  • {order_total} - the order total
  • {order_commission} - the commission calculated in the order
  • {product_names} - the product names purchased in the order, comma separated



Paypal Payout 
Enable paypal payout for both administrators and affiliates

Enable
Yes to enable, and no to disable. This only affects the front end. Administrators can still make payments with paypal even if this option is disabled.

Sandbox
Decide if you want to test this feature in sandbox or not.

Production/Sandbox Paypal Email
Enter your paypal production/sandbox email.

Production/Sandbox Username
Enter your paypal production/sandbox username.

Production/Sandbox Password
Enter your paypal production/sandbox password.

Production/Sandbox Signature
Enter your paypal production/sandbox signature.

Minimum Payment Amount
Enter the minimum amount pending in the affiliate account before a paypal option is given. If it is set to 0, then there is no minimum.

Currency Code
Enter the currency in which payment will be made. This is a required field and should be the same currency as your default currency.

Fee Payer
Select the payer of paypal fees. If 'Each receiver', then the affiliate will pay the paypal fees. If 'Sender', then the store owner will pay the paypal fees.

IPN Notification URL
Can be left blank and your store homepage will be used.

Memo
This is text that will appear on your transaction within paypal. Can be left blank.

Warning to users, will appear in front end
This can be useful to display a message or warning. If for example, you set the Fee payer to 'Each receiver', then it might be worth adding a warning in the front end that says something like 'Warning, you are responsible for any paypal fees charged'.