> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://gk-dev.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Getting Started with RefIndie

> Quickstart and advanced guide for creators

# Getting Started with RefIndie

## Quickstart: Set Up in Minutes

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create Your Account">
    1. Go to [RefIndie Dashboard](https://app.refindie.com)
    2. Click "Sign Up"
    3. Fill in your details
    4. Verify your email
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set Up Your First Program">
    1. Click "Add a new program" in the dashboard
    2. Enter your program name
    3. Set the commission rate (e.g., 10%)
    4. Choose your payment currency
  </Step>

  <Step title="Connect Stripe">
    1. Go to Settings > Integration
    2. Click "Connect with Stripe"
    3. Follow Stripe's setup process
    4. Verify the connection
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add Tracking Script">
    ```html theme={null}
    <script 
      src="https://app.refindie.com/refindie.js" 
      data-refindie="YOUR_API_KEY">
    </script>
    ```

    Add this script to your website's header or before the closing body tag.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Invite Affiliates">
    1. Copy your affiliate signup link
    2. Share it with potential affiliates
    3. Review and approve applications
  </Step>
</Steps>

***

## Managing Your Program

### Viewing and Approving Affiliates

* Access the Affiliates section in your dashboard.
* Review affiliate profiles and their performance metrics.
* Approve or reject applications based on your program's requirements.

<Info>
  - Notifications are sent to both you and the affiliate for every approval or rejection.
</Info>

***

### Tracking Performance

<Cards>
  <Card title="Revenue Dashboard" icon="chart-line">
    Track your total revenue and top-performing affiliates.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Analytics" icon="percent">
    Analyze your program's conversion rate, click-through rate, and revenue trends.
  </Card>
</Cards>

***

### Payment Management

1. Review pending payments in your dashboard.
2. Verify completed transactions.
3. Process payments securely via Stripe Connect.

<Note>
  Payments are automated once thresholds are met.
</Note>

***

## Advanced Features

### Customizing Your Program

* Change commission rates and thresholds in the settings.
* Add custom branding, such as logos and landing pages.

***

### Webhook Integration

Set up webhooks for advanced automation:

* `checkout.session.completed`
* `payment_intent.succeeded`
* `payout.paid`

***

### Security and Compliance

Our platform ensures:

* Secure data transmission
* Validation of affiliate activities
* Compliance with GDPR and other regulations

***

## FAQ

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Can I change my commission rates later?">
    Yes, you can modify your commission structure anytime. Changes apply to new transactions only.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I manage multiple programs?">
    Yes, you can create and manage multiple affiliate programs with unique settings.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How do I test my setup?">
    Use the test mode in your dashboard to simulate transactions and affiliate activities.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

***

## Support

Need help? Contact us:

* Email: [support@refindie.com](mailto:support@refindie.com)
* Discord: [Join our community](https://discord.gg/refindie)
* Documentation: [Technical docs](/api-reference)