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

# Join a Program

> Apply to a brand's program and set up your creator account.

Welcome! This page is for creators and affiliates — partners who earn from a brand through Afflo. If you're a brand or agency, see [Sign up and log in](/account/sign-up-and-login) instead.

## Ways to join

**Brand invited you by email.**
You'll get an email with an **Accept invitation** link. Click it, set a password, and you're in.

**You found a public sign-up link.**
The brand shares a sign-up page on their site or socials. Fill in your details and submit. You'll hear back when the brand approves your application.

**A teammate referred you.**
Some brands let existing partners refer new ones. Use the same sign-up link; mention who referred you if there's a field for it.

## What to have ready

* Your full name and best email
* Your main social handles (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube)
* Your preferred payout method (more on this under [Payouts](/creators/payouts))

## The sign-up form

You'll usually be asked for:

* Your name, email, and a password
* Your social handles and audience size
* The country you're based in
* A short note on how you'd promote the brand

Once you submit, you'll see a confirmation screen. Depending on the brand's settings, you're either approved automatically or wait for manual review.

## What happens after approval

* You can sign in to the **creator portal** at the sign-in link the brand sends you.
* Your personal referral link and (if enabled) discount code are waiting for you on the dashboard. See [Get your link](/creators/get-your-link).
* Start sharing — every click and order ties back to you.

## Tips

* Use the same email across programs. It makes switching between brand portals easier.
* Add your strongest social handles. Brands look at engagement and fit, not just follower count.
* Reply to the brand's welcome email. A quick hello opens the door to better perks later.

## Related

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    What you'll see after signing in.
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    Find and share your tracking link.
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