> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.tryordinal.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Affiliate Program > Earn 30% recurring commission for 12 months on every paying customer you refer to Ordinal. Customers you refer get 20% off for their first 3 months. Ordinal's affiliate program pays a recurring commission on every paying customer you refer, and gives the customer a discount on their subscription. It's built for creators, agencies, newsletters, and consultants who regularly recommend social media tooling. Apply to the Ordinal affiliate program ## How it works * **You earn 30% commission for 12 months** on every paying customer who signs up through your affiliate link. * **The customer you refer gets 20% off for their first 3 months** on Ordinal. Commissions are recurring. As long as the customer keeps paying within the 12-month window, you keep earning. There's no cap on how many customers you can refer. ## Applying Apply at [partners.dub.co/ordinal](https://partners.dub.co/ordinal). Ordinal's affiliate program runs on [Dub Partners](https://dub.co/partners), so your dashboard, links, and payouts all live there once you're approved. We review every application. Strong applications typically come from: * Newsletters, blogs, podcasts, or YouTube channels with an audience of marketers, creators, or founders * Agencies or consultancies whose clients are potential Ordinal users * People who have written reviews or comparisons of social media scheduling tools You don't need to be an Ordinal customer to apply, but knowing the product well makes for better content. ## Your partner dashboard Once approved, you get a Dub Partners dashboard where you can: * Generate and share your affiliate link * Track clicks, sign-ups, and conversions * See pending and paid commissions * Set up your payout method Tracking, attribution, and payouts are handled through Dub. See the [Dub Partners documentation](https://dub.co/help) for specifics on cookie windows, supported payout methods, and minimum payout thresholds. ## Referral or affiliate: which is right for me? Ordinal also runs an in-app [Referral Program](/referrals/referral) with one-time gift card rewards. Here's how the two compare: | Program | Best for | Reward | | ------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------- | | **Referral** | Existing Ordinal users sending the occasional friend or colleague | Up to \$200 Amazon gift card, paid once | | **Affiliate** | Creators, agencies, and partners promoting Ordinal to an audience | 30% recurring commission for 12 months | A new customer can only be credited to one of the two programs. ## Questions Email [support@tryordinal.com](mailto:support@tryordinal.com) with questions about the affiliate program or to discuss a custom partnership. ## Learn more Earn a one-time Amazon gift card for sharing Ordinal with someone you know. See the plans your referrals will be signing up for.