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How are free-trial signups tracked, and when does commission count?

How do I track affiliate sales without adding code to my checkout?

How does LinkJolt decide which affiliate gets credit for a sale?

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Tracking & Attribution

How are free-trial signups tracked, and when does commission count?

A free trial is tracked the moment it starts, recorded as a trial with no commission yet. When it converts to a paid subscription, it becomes a pending commission awaiting your approval.

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Updated Jun 25, 2026

Free trials are captured immediately, but commission only becomes real once the trial turns into a paying customer.

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  1. Trial starts: LinkJolt records the signup as a trial conversion with a zero amount. It is attributed to the affiliate but is not yet payable.
  2. Trial converts to paid: when the first real payment succeeds, the conversion becomes a pending commission, waiting for your approval.
  3. You approve it, and it can be paid out like any other commission.

So an affiliate who drives a lot of trials will see trial conversions right away, but those only earn once the customer actually pays. It keeps commission tied to real revenue, not free signups.

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What is the difference between tracking links and coupon codes?

Tracking links attribute a sale by a URL parameter stored in the visitor's browser. Coupon codes attribute a sale by the discount code used at checkout. LinkJolt supports both at the same time so no sale slips through.

How are recurring commissions calculated for subscriptions?

When recurring commissions are enabled on a campaign, LinkJolt records a commission on each subscription renewal at your configured rate, until the optional cap is reached. You choose whether the cap counts months or payments.

How does LinkJolt decide which affiliate gets credit for a sale?

LinkJolt checks the tracking reference stored from the affiliate link first, then falls back to a registered coupon code. Whichever it finds maps the sale to that affiliate, as long as they are not rejected on the campaign.

Can I run an affiliate program without spreadsheets and manual tracking links?

Yes, that is the whole point of LinkJolt. Tracking links and coupon codes are generated automatically, sales are tracked through your payment processor, and commissions are calculated and paid without a spreadsheet in sight.

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