> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.freakhosting.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# How to Use Affiliate Referral Tools and Stats

> Track referral performance and view commission statistics on the FREAKHOSTING affiliate dashboard to generate custom links and maximize your referral earnings.

## Optimizing Your Affiliate Performance

Joining the affiliate program is just the first step. To get the most from it, you'll want to understand the stats your dashboard shows and the tools it gives you for sharing tracked links.

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  <Card title="Difficulty" icon="gauge-low">
    Beginner
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  <Card title="Time" icon="clock">
    5 Minutes
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## The Affiliate Dashboard

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the Affiliates Page">
    Select **Affiliates** from the left sidebar, or visit [affiliates.php](https://freakhosting.com/clientarea/affiliates.php). The cards at the top show your **Clicks**, **Signups**, and **Conversion** rate.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Copy Your Referral Link">
    Your **unique referral link** is shown below the stats. Share it to start referring customers. When someone clicks it and signs up, the referral is credited to you.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Check Your Balance and Referrals">
    The **Current Balance** section shows your **commissions pending maturation**, **available commissions balance**, and **total amount withdrawn**. The **Your referrals** table lists each referred order with its amount, your commission, and its status.
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## Referral Tools

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  <Accordion title="Direct Links">
    The **Direct Links** button provides ready-made link and banner codes you can paste into your website, with your tracking already built in.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Custom URL Generator">
    The **Custom URL Generator** turns any FREAKHOSTING page into a tracked referral link, so you can send people straight to a specific game server or VPS plan. See [How to Use the Affiliate Custom URL Generator](/portals/billing/how-to-use-the-affiliate-custom-url-generator).
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Email notifications">
    Tick **Receive email when affiliates added to your account** to be notified whenever a new referral is credited.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

<Tip>
  ### Improving Your Conversions

  A personal review or a "how-to" video typically converts far better than posting a bare link. Add context that helps your audience understand why the service fits their needs.
</Tip>

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<Note>
  ### Need Extra Help?

  If you encounter any issues, our support team is ready to assist:

  * **Live Chat:** Quick assistance via our website.
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  * **Email:** [support@freakhosting.com](mailto:support@freakhosting.com)
</Note>

<Tip>
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</Tip>