Some businesses prefer to run affiliate programs using only coupon codes for tracking, without affiliate links. Affonso lets you disable affiliate links entirely while keeping coupon-based tracking fully functional.

What Happens When You Disable Affiliate Links?

When you disable affiliate links for your program:

Affiliates will no longer see the affiliate link section in their portal and dashboard
Coupon codes remain fully functional and visible to affiliates
Existing affiliate links will stop appearing in the UI (though technically they still track if someone has the URL)
Affiliates can only promote using their coupon codes

This simplifies the affiliate experience when you only want to track conversions through coupons.

When Should You Disable Affiliate Links?

Consider disabling affiliate links if:

You run a coupon-only affiliate program (e.g., influencer discount codes)
You want to simplify the affiliate experience by offering only one tracking method
Your checkout process is optimized for coupon codes rather than URL parameters
You want to prevent link-based promotion and focus on coupon sharing

How to Disable Affiliate Links

Navigate to Settings → Affiliate Program
Scroll to the "Tracking Settings" section
Find the "Affiliate Links" toggle switch
Click the toggle to disable affiliate links
Click "Save Changes" at the bottom of the page

That's it! Your affiliates will immediately stop seeing affiliate links in their portal and dashboard.

Can I Re-enable Affiliate Links Later?

Yes, absolutely! You can toggle affiliate links back on at any time by following the same steps. When you re-enable them, affiliates will immediately see their referral links again.

What If I Use Both Links and Coupons?

If you want to offer both tracking methods to your affiliates, simply keep the "Affiliate Links" toggle enabled (this is the default). Affiliates will see both:

Their unique referral link with tracking parameters
Their coupon code (if you've set up program coupons or self-service coupons)

This gives affiliates flexibility in how they promote your products.

Important Notes

Coupon tracking is independent: Disabling links does not affect coupon code tracking in any way
No data is lost: Existing referral data and commissions remain intact
No affiliate notification: Affiliates are not automatically notified when you disable links - you may want to communicate this change to them
Technical links still work: While the UI hides the links, if an affiliate already shared a link URL, it will technically still track (though we recommend communicating the change)

Need help setting up a coupon-only program? Contact our support team for guidance on configuring your affiliate program for coupon-based tracking.