Integrations

Available in:

Post Affiliate Pro , Post Affiliate Pro Ultimate , Post Affiliate Network

Overview

Post Affiliate Pro connects with your existing business tools to automatically track affiliate-generated sales. With 200+ integrations available, you can link your payment processors, e-commerce platforms, CRM systems, and marketing tools without custom development.

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How Integrations Work

Most integrations use one of these methods:

Payment Gateway Integrations

Connect your payment processor to automatically track all affiliate-referred transactions.

Major Payment Gateways

Subscription & Billing Platforms

Regional & Specialized Gateways

Additional Payment Gateways

• Bluepay
• CyberSource
• Dwolla
• eWay
• NMI
• Netbilling
• RocketGate
• Skrill (MoneyBookers)
• SolidTrustPay
• WebMoney
• 2Checkout/Verifone

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E-Commerce Platform Integrations

Major Platforms

Cart & Checkout Platforms

Membership & Course Platforms

Other E-Commerce

• Ecwid
• Volusion
• SparkPay
• Business Catalyst
• Cratejoy (subscription boxes)
• E-junkie (digital products)
• OneShoppingCart
• Premium Web Cart

CRM & Marketing Integrations

CRM Platforms

Email Marketing

Marketing Automation

Integration Setup Process

General Setup Steps

1. Enable the Integration

   • Go to Configuration > Plugins
   • Find and activate the integration plugin
   • Configure plugin settings

2. Configure API Credentials

   • Get API keys from the third-party platform
   • Enter credentials in Post Affiliate Pro
   • Test the connection

3. Set Up Webhooks

   • Copy the webhook URL from Post Affiliate Pro
   • Add it to your payment/e-commerce platform
   • Select which events to send

4. Map Data Fields

   • Configure how order data maps to commissions
   • Set up product-specific rules if needed
   • Define affiliate recognition method

5. Test the Integration

   • Create a test order
   • Verify tracking in Post Affiliate Pro
   • Check commission calculation

Common Configuration Options

Custom Integrations

For platforms without pre-built integrations:

JavaScript Tracking Code

Add the Post Affiliate Pro tracking code to your website:

<!-- Click tracking -->
<script id="pap_x2s6df8d" src="https://your-pap-url/scripts/trackjs.js" type="text/javascript"></script>

<!-- Sale tracking -->
<script type="text/javascript">
PostAffTracker.setAccountId('your-account-id');
var sale = PostAffTracker.createSale();
sale.setTotalCost('ORDER_TOTAL');
sale.setOrderID('ORDER_ID');
PostAffTracker.register();
</script>

Server-to-Server (S2S) Tracking

For secure server-side tracking:

GET /scripts/sale.php?AccountId=xxx&TotalCost=100&OrderID=123&ProductID=prod1

See S2S Tracking for details.

REST API

Full programmatic control via API v3 :

POST /api/v3/transactions
Authorization: Bearer your-token
Content-Type: application/json

{
    "type": "sale",
    "totalCost": 100.00,
    "orderId": "ORDER-123",
    "affiliateId": "aff123"
}

Webhooks

Receive data from external systems via Webhooks .

Integration Features

Automatic Refund Handling

Most payment integrations support automatic refund processing:

1. Refund occurs in payment platform
2. Webhook notifies Post Affiliate Pro
3. Commission is automatically reversed
4. Affiliate is notified (if configured)

See Chargebacks & Refunds for details.

Subscription Tracking

Subscription integrations support:

• Initial purchase tracking
• Renewal commission attribution
• Cancellation handling
• Upgrade/downgrade adjustments
• Trial conversion tracking

See Recurring Commissions for details.

Product-Based Commissions

Map specific products to different commission rates:

• Different campaigns per product
• Product-specific commission types
• Category-based rules
• SKU-level tracking

Troubleshooting

Integration Not Tracking

1. Verify plugin is enabled - Check Configuration > Plugins
2. Check webhook configuration - Ensure URL is correct in both systems
3. Review debug logs - Check event logs for errors
4. Test with debug mode - Enable detailed logging temporarily
5. Verify affiliate cookie - Ensure visitor was tracked before purchase

Duplicate Transactions

1. Check for multiple webhooks configured
2. Verify order ID is being passed correctly
3. Enable duplicate prevention settings
4. Review webhook event selection

Missing Commissions

1. Verify affiliate was tracked (check clicks)
2. Check cookie lifetime settings
3. Review commission rules and campaigns
4. Ensure product mapping is correct

Best Practices

1. Test Before Going Live

Always test integrations in a staging environment:

• Create test transactions
• Verify all data flows correctly
• Check refund handling
• Test edge cases

2. Monitor Integration Health

Regularly check:

• Webhook delivery logs
• Error rates
• Transaction matching rates
• Commission accuracy

3. Keep Integrations Updated

• Update plugins when new versions are available
• Review changelog for breaking changes
• Test after updates

4. Document Your Configuration

Record:

• Which integrations are active
• API credentials locations
• Custom field mappings
• Special rules or exceptions

Related Features

• S2S Tracking - Server-to-server integration method
• API - Programmatic integration
• API v3 - Modern REST API
• Webhooks & Callbacks - Event notifications
• Recurring Commissions - Subscription tracking
• Chargebacks & Refunds - Refund handling