How to Set Up MLM in WooCommerce Affiliate Program

Step 1: Activate and Configure WooCommerce MLM Settings

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  1. Log in to your WordPress Dashboard.
  2. Navigate to the WooCommerce menu on the left side.
  3. Click on the “Affiliate and Referral” submenu under the WooCommerce menu.
  4. Go to the “MLM” tab.
  5. Activate the MLM feature.
  6. Configure the following settings:
    • Choose MLM type: Select the type of MLM structure you want to use.
    • Set Depth: Define the depth or levels for your MLM structure.
    • Number of Children: Specify the number of direct children (affiliates) each affiliate can have.
    • Set Commission on Each Level: Enter the commission percentages or amounts for each level in the MLM hierarchy.

Step 2: Child Affiliate Link Generation

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  1. Child affiliates must log in to their affiliate dashboard.
  2. Navigate to the “Affiliate Tool” tab in the affiliate dashboard.
  3. Generate and copy the affiliate link provided in this section.
  4. Share the link with potential customers to start earning commissions.

Step 3: Tracking Purchases and Commissions

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  1. When a customer purchases a product through the child affiliate link:
    • The child affiliate will receive the direct commission as configured in the Commission settings tab in the admin panel.
    • The parent affiliate will receive the Level 1 MLM commission as configured in the MLM tab in the admin panel.

Step 4: Admin Approval of Commissions

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  1. Log in to the WordPress Dashboard as an admin.
  2. Navigate to the WooCommerce menu > Affiliate and Referral.
  3. Go to the “Referral” tab.
  4. New referral rows will appear showing:
    • Referral Commission: This indicates the direct commission for the child affiliate.
    • MLM Commission: This indicates the MLM-level commission for the parent affiliate.
  5. Review the commissions:
    • Admin can choose to Approve or Reject each commission based on the criteria.

Additional Tips

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  • Ensure all affiliates are aware of how to generate and share their affiliate links.
  • Regularly review and update your MLM settings to match the current business objectives.
  • Monitor affiliate activities and performance to prevent any fraudulent activities.

Following these steps will help you set up and manage MLM commissions effectively within your WooCommerce Affiliate Program.

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