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How Affiliate Revenue Is Tracked

Overview of referral tracking, cookies, and performance attribution

Updated over 3 weeks ago

Summary

MegaTrader uses a combination of browser cookies, direct signups, and internal attribution systems to track affiliate referrals and assign commissions. This system ensures that referrals are properly credited—even if the signup or purchase happens days after the initial click. This article explains how tracking works and how to ensure your referrals are correctly counted.


Referral Attribution Process

When someone clicks your referral link, MegaTrader:

  1. Stores a browser cookie to identify the user

  2. Associates their device, IP address, and session data with your affiliate ID

  3. Tags the user to your account if they sign up or purchase a plan

If the user registers within the attribution window, you are credited for their account and all qualifying purchases that follow.


Attribution Rules

  • Attribution is first-click based

  • Cookies are valid for up to 30 days after the initial referral click

  • If a user clears cookies or switches devices, attribution may be lost

  • Once a user registers through your link, they are permanently tied to your affiliate account (unless they later register under a different email or system)


Common Reasons for Missed Attribution

While the tracking system is reliable, certain actions can prevent a referral from being properly credited:

  • The user uses incognito/private browsing mode

  • The user clears cookies before registering

  • The user signs up using a different browser or device

  • Another affiliate’s link was clicked after yours but before signup

  • The referral used a VPN that obscures IP tracking

If attribution fails, commissions will not be retroactively applied unless manual approval is granted by MegaTrader support.


Viewing Referral Performance

You can track performance using the analytics tools in your affiliate dashboard:

  • Visits Tab – Number of link clicks per day and referral sources

  • Conversions Tab – Completed signups and purchases

  • URL Tab – Which links are performing best

These views allow you to verify which campaigns are generating real traffic and which ones lead to completed purchases.


Best Practices for Reliable Tracking

To ensure successful attribution:

  • Share direct links instead of shortened or redirected ones

  • Encourage referrals to sign up immediately after clicking

  • Avoid sharing expired or modified URLs

  • Use consistent promotional channels (email, direct message, social media)


Need Help?

If you suspect a referral was not properly tracked or need clarification on your analytics, contact [email protected] or open a support ticket through your dashboard.

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