How do I change my tracking parameter?

Your tracking parameter (also called tracking ID) is the unique identifier that appears in your affiliate links, like ?via=yourname. You can change it at any time through the affiliate portal.

Steps to change your tracking parameter

1. Log in to your affiliate portal

   Access the affiliate portal through the link provided by the program you're promoting.

2. Find the Advanced Settings

   Below your affiliate link, click on Advanced Settings to expand the options.

3. Edit your tracking ID

   Click the pencil icon (✏️) next to your current tracking ID to enter edit mode.

4. Enter your new tracking ID

   Type your desired tracking ID. It can contain letters, numbers, and hyphens (a-z, A-Z, 0-9, -).

5. Confirm the change

   Click the checkmark (✓) to save. You'll see a confirmation popup warning you that:

   • Your old tracking ID will no longer work
   • You'll need to update all your existing links

6. Update your links

   After confirming, make sure to update all places where you've shared your affiliate link with the new tracking parameter.

Important notes

• Old links stop working: Once you change your tracking ID, any links using the old ID will no longer track your referrals.
• Allowed characters: Your tracking ID can contain letters, numbers, and hyphens. Hyphens cannot be at the start, end, or consecutive.
• Minimum length: Your tracking ID must be at least 4 characters long.
• Must be unique: The tracking ID must be unique within the program.

Alternative: Use sub-parameters instead

If you want to track different campaigns or traffic sources without changing your main tracking ID, consider using sub-parameters instead.

Sub-parameters let you add extra tracking information to your links:

• ?via=yourname&sub1=youtube for YouTube traffic
• ?via=yourname&sub1=twitter&sub2=promo for Twitter promotions

This way, you keep one consistent tracking ID while still getting detailed insights into where your conversions come from.