Troubleshooting & FAQ
Use this page to diagnose the most common setup, attribution, and payout issues.
Issue: Clicks Are Tracked but No Conversions
Check:
- Referral parameters are present on landing pages.
- Attribution window has not expired.
- Webhooks are delivering successfully.
Try:
- Place a fresh test order from an incognito session.
- Verify coupon mapping if coupon attribution is enabled.
- Run order reconciliation for the affected date range.
- Confirm the Affiliate Tracking app embed is enabled in Theme Customizer using advanced-integrations/affiliate-tracking-app-embed.
Issue: Commission Amount Looks Incorrect
Check:
- Campaign precedence and override rules.
- Product or collection exclusions.
- Pre-discount versus post-discount commission setting.
Try:
- Open the order attribution detail.
- Compare applied rule with campaign configuration.
- Recalculate the order after correcting rule setup.
Issue: Payout Is Delayed or Failed
Check:
- Affiliate has met payout threshold.
- Account is in approved payout state.
- Payout provider account has no verification hold.
Try:
- Review payout attempt logs.
- Confirm payout destination details are valid.
- Retry payout after resolving provider issues.
Issue: Affiliate Login Problems
Check:
- Invite or magic-link email was delivered.
- Link has not expired.
- Affiliate profile email matches login email.
Try:
- Resend invitation or sign-in link.
- Test mail deliverability and sender settings.
- Ask affiliate to check spam and filtered folders.
Issue: Webhook Delivery Failures
Check:
- Endpoint responds quickly with HTTP 200.
- Signature verification secret is correct.
- TLS certificate and firewall settings allow delivery.
Try:
- Replay failed webhook events.
- Verify idempotency behavior with duplicate payloads.
- Add alerting for repeated delivery failures.
If the tracking script never loads on storefront pages, start with advanced-integrations/affiliate-tracking-app-embed.
FAQ
Q: How long does attribution last? A: Attribution windows are configurable per campaign and commonly range from 7 to 30 days.
Q: Can commissions be adjusted after an order? A: Yes. Manual credits and reversals can be applied through dispute and adjustment workflows.
Q: Can I use links and coupons together? A: Yes. Many programs use both to improve cross-device attribution coverage.
If issues continue, include order ID, affiliate ID, timestamp, and screenshots when contacting support.