TL;DR: Create a Rewardful account, get your API key, go to LaunchPass Settings > 3rd Party Integrations, paste the API key, save, then confirm in Rewardful. Share your affiliate link to start recruiting partners.
What Is Rewardful?
Overview
Rewardful is a platform that helps you run affiliate and referral programs. Think of it as a system that tracks when people refer others to your community and pays them commissions.
In simple terms:
You set a commission rate (e.g., 30% of each sale)
Affiliates promote your community
When someone buys through an affiliate's link, they get commission
Rewardful handles all the tracking and payments
Why Use Rewardful?
Growth: Affiliates market for you. Your members promote to their networks.
Revenue: Affiliates drive new subscribers. You make money while they do the work.
Leverage: Turns community members into your sales team without hiring anyone.
Passive income: Set it up once, affiliates work continuously.
Example:
You charge $29/month for your community
You give affiliates 30% commission ($8.70)
Affiliate refers 10 people/month who each pay $29
Affiliate earns $87/month
You earn $290 from those 10 people (minus $87 commission = $203 profit)
Everyone wins
Who Uses Affiliates?
Best for:
Course creators
Coaching communities
Membership sites
Mastermind groups
Professional networks
Any paid community wanting growth
Not best for:
Very small communities (fewer than 50 members)
Completely free communities
Communities not focused on growth
Before You Start
What You Need
To set up Rewardful:
LaunchPass account with admin access
Rewardful account (free or paid)
Stripe account connected to LaunchPass (already have this)
About 10 minutes
Don't have these yet?
Sign up for Rewardful: https://www.rewardful.com
LaunchPass already integrated with your Stripe account
No additional payment processing needed
Prerequisites
✅ LaunchPass community is live
✅ You have admin access to LaunchPass
✅ Stripe is connected to LaunchPass
✅ You've created a Rewardful account
✅ You know your Rewardful API key
Understanding Commissions
Before integrating, decide:
Commission rate:
How much % do you want to pay per referral?
Common: 20%-40% depending on industry
Example: 30% of $29 = $8.70 commission per sale
Commission type:
Recurring: Affiliates get commission every month subscriber renews
One-time: Affiliates get paid once per new customer
Rewardful handles both. You decide the rate.
Step-by-Step Setup
Step 1: Create Your Rewardful Account
If you don't have one yet:
Go to Rewardful at https://www.rewardful.com
Click Sign Up (top right)
Enter your email and create password
Verify your email (check inbox)
Complete your profile (business name, commission rates)
You'll see your dashboard
Keep Rewardful open - you'll need it for the next steps.
Step 2: Find Your Rewardful API Key
Your API key is what connects Rewardful to LaunchPass.
To find it:
In Rewardful, click Settings (usually bottom left or top right)
Look for "API" or "API Keys"
Find your "Live API Key" (or "Publishable API Key")
Copy the full key (it's a long string of characters)
Paste it somewhere safe (notepad, email draft, password manager)
Important: Keep this key private. Don't share it publicly.
Can't find it? Contact Rewardful support at https://support.rewardful.com/
Step 3: Open LaunchPass Settings
Now go to LaunchPass:
Log into LaunchPass with your admin account
Click Settings (left menu)
Look for "3rd Party Integrations" or "Integrations"
Scroll down until you see "Rewardful"
If you can't find it:
Make sure you're logged in as admin
Try refreshing the page
Contact [email protected] for help
Step 4: Paste Your API Key
In the Rewardful section:
Look for a field labeled "API Key" or similar
Click in the text box
Paste your Rewardful API key (Ctrl+V or Cmd+V)
Double-check it's completely pasted (no missing characters)
Click "Save" or "Connect"
Result: LaunchPass and Rewardful are now talking to each other.
Step 5: Confirm in Rewardful
Go back to your Rewardful tab:
Look for a "Setup Complete" button or similar
Click "Confirm Installation" or "Finish Setup"
A new tab opens showing your LaunchPass site
You can close this tab (just a verification)
Go back to Rewardful
Refresh the Rewardful page (F5 or Cmd+R)
Look for a green confirmation message that says something like "Successfully connected!"
If no confirmation appears:
Wait 30 seconds and refresh again
Check that you pasted the full API key
Try the steps again
Contact [email protected] if stuck
Step 6: Test the Integration
Make sure everything works:
In Rewardful, go to "Affiliates" section
Create a test affiliate (use a fake name or your own email)
Copy the affiliate's unique link
Test the link (open it in a private browser window)
The link should work without errors
Go through the signup process to verify tracking
If the link doesn't work:
Check your API key is correct
Make sure LaunchPass settings saved properly
Contact [email protected]
Understanding Your Rewardful Setup
Commission Settings
In Rewardful, you control:
Commission percentage:
Set how much affiliates earn per sale
Example: 30% of membership price
This applies to all affiliates
Commission type:
One-time: Pay only on first sale
Recurring: Pay on every month/renewal (if recurring subscription)
Hybrid: One-time + bonus on first month
Example calculations:
Member pays $29/month
Commission is 30%
Affiliate earns $8.70 per referral
If recurring, they earn $8.70 every month that member stays
Payment schedule:
Rewardful pays affiliates monthly
Payments go to their bank account
You set the minimum payout threshold (e.g., $50 minimum)
Affiliate Links
Each affiliate gets:
Unique affiliate link
Branded link (optional)
QR code (optional)
Custom landing page (premium feature)
Affiliates share their link:
In emails
On social media
In blogs/websites
In Discord (if in your community)
With friends
When someone clicks and buys:
Rewardful tracks the click
Records the sale
Credits the affiliate's account
Calculates commission
Managing Your Affiliate Program
Inviting Your First Affiliates
Who to recruit:
Your community members (most engaged, understand value)
Friends and family
Other community owners (cross-promotion)
Content creators in your niche
Email list (send out invitation)
How to invite them:
In Rewardful, go to "Affiliates"
Click "Invite Affiliates" or "Add Affiliate"**
Enter their email address
Send the invite
They'll get an email with their unique affiliate link
They can start promoting immediately
What to tell them:
"Hey! I'm inviting you to be an affiliate for [Community Name].
Here's how it works:
Share your unique link: [LINK]
When someone joins through your link, you earn [X]% commission
Get paid monthly to your bank account
You can promote on social media, email, your website—anywhere!
Questions? Let me know!"
Tracking Affiliate Performance
In Rewardful, you'll see:
Total referrals each affiliate brought
Sales attributed to each affiliate
Commission earned by each affiliate
Clicks on their link
Conversion rate (clicks → sales)
Commission paid out dates
Use this to:
Identify your top affiliates
Notice which channels work best
Spot underperforming affiliates
Pay commissions automatically
Setting Commission Rates
You control what affiliates earn:
Tiered approach (optional):
New affiliates: 20% commission
After 5 sales: 25%
After 10 sales: 30%
Top performers: 35%+
Or flat rate:
Everyone: 30% (simple, fair)
Industry standards:
SaaS/Software: 20-30%
Courses: 20-50%
Services: 15-30%
Memberships: 25-40%
Pro tip: Higher commissions = more motivated affiliates = more sales.
Promoting Your Affiliate Program
Tell people about it:
In your community:
Pinned message in Discord
FAQ or resources page
Welcome email to new members
Weekly newsletter mention
Email list:
Send dedicated email about program
Include benefits for affiliates
Make it easy to apply
Social media:
Post about program
Share top affiliate results
Encourage participation
Your website:
Add affiliate page
Include commission details
Have clear signup link
Show success stories
Example welcome message:
"💰 Earn Commissions as an Affiliate
Know someone who would love [Community]? Earn 30% commission for every member you refer!
✅ Share your link on any platform
✅ Get paid monthly
✅ No limits on earnings
✅ Recurring commissions
Want to join? Email: [your email] or click here: [affiliate link]"
Troubleshooting Common Issues
"I Can't Find My API Key"
Steps to find it:
Log into Rewardful at https://dashboard.rewardful.com
Click Settings (usually bottom left menu)
Look for "API" or "Integrations"
You should see your API Key
If you still can't find it:
Try different browser
Make sure you're logged in
Contact Rewardful support: https://support.rewardful.com/
Email [email protected] for help
"Connection Failed" or "Invalid API Key"
What this means:
LaunchPass couldn't connect to Rewardful
API key is wrong or incomplete
There's a temporary service issue
What to do:
Check your API key - Is it fully pasted? Any typos?
Copy and paste again - Carefully re-enter the API key
Make sure you used the right key - Some accounts have multiple
Wait 5 minutes - Sometimes it takes time
Try again - Click save/connect button again
Use different browser - Try Chrome if you used Firefox
Contact support - If still fails, contact [email protected]
Include in your email:
Screenshot of error message
What steps you've already tried
Your Rewardful account email
"Affiliate Link Doesn't Work"
Test the link:
Open it in a private/incognito browser window
Does it load your LaunchPass site?
Can you go through signup?
If it doesn't work:
Check the link is spelled right - No typos in affiliate ID
Make sure connection is complete - Did you finish all 6 steps?
Try a different affiliate link - Create a test affiliate
Refresh both dashboards - Rewardful and LaunchPass
Wait 10 minutes - Sometimes takes time to sync
Contact support - [email protected]
"I'm Not Seeing Affiliate Sales"
Why this happens:
Affiliates haven't promoted yet
Affiliate link isn't being shared
Tracking isn't working
People are visiting but not converting
Testing the link yourself (your own purchase doesn't count)
What to do:
Check Rewardful dashboard - Are there any clicks recorded?
Look for referral data - Go to "Referrals" section in Rewardful
Ask an affiliate to test - Have someone else try the link
Check conversion rate - clicks ÷ sales = conversion rate
Promote the program - More people know = more sales
Check your commission rate - Maybe it's too low to be motivating
Low conversion rate?
Make sure your landing page is clear
Test the signup process yourself
Check for technical errors
Make sure pricing is clear upfront
"Affiliates Aren't Joining"
Why this happens:
They don't know about the program
Commission seems too low
It's hard to understand how to promote
They don't trust the program
What to do:
Promote the program - Tell more people
Increase commission - Try 30-35% instead of 20%
Create marketing materials - Make it easy for affiliates to share
Tell success stories - Share wins from other affiliates
Make it simple - Clear instructions on how to get started
Follow up - Send reminder emails
Offer bonus - First affiliate to get 5 sales gets bonus
"Commission Calculations Look Wrong"
How to check:
Open Rewardful and find the referral
Look at the sale details:
What was the sale amount?
What's your commission rate?
What commission was calculated?
Do the math yourself:
Example: $29 × 30% = $8.70
Does it match what Rewardful shows?
If it doesn't match:
Check if subscription was already discounted - Commission on discounted price only
Check for refunds - If refunded, commission might be reversed
Look at renewal commissions - Recurring vs. one-time
Contact Rewardful support - They can explain specific charges
"I Need to Pause or Stop Affiliates"
To pause an affiliate:
In Rewardful, go to Affiliates
Find the affiliate
Click "Pause" or status menu
They can't earn new commissions while paused
Click "Unpause" to restart them
To remove an affiliate:
Find the affiliate
Click "Remove" or "Delete"**
Past commissions still owed to them
Their links stop working immediately
Best Practices for Affiliate Success
Set Realistic Commission Rates
Balance:
High enough to motivate affiliates (30%+)
Low enough to stay profitable (not 50%)
Standard for your industry (research competitors)
Pro tip: You can always raise commissions for top performers.
Choose the Right Affiliates
Quality over quantity.
Good affiliates have:
Audience that matches yours
Credibility in your niche
Good communication skills
Willingness to actively promote
Avoid:
Spammers (they harm reputation)
People with no relevant audience
Those who don't understand your offering
Support Your Affiliates
Give them tools:
Affiliate link (obviously)
Email templates they can copy-paste
Social media graphics
Sample posts for different platforms
Video explaining your community
Answer questions:
Help them understand your offering
Answer questions about commission
Support their promotion efforts
Celebrate their wins
Make Tracking Easy
Rewardful handles this, but:
Make sure affiliate links are short and shareable
Test links regularly
Monitor for technical issues
Share performance data with affiliates
Communicate Regularly
Keep affiliates updated:
Monthly performance reports
New features in your community (they'll want to mention it)
Success stories from top affiliates
Commission payment confirmations
Scale Over Time
Phase 1: A few trusted affiliates (5-10)
Easier to manage
Test what works
Build relationships
Phase 2: Open affiliate program (20-50)
Accept applications
Have clear guidelines
Use automation
Phase 3: Affiliate network (50+)
Dedicated affiliate manager
Tiered commission structure
Affiliate events/training
Related Resources
Key Takeaways
✅ Rewardful helps you run affiliate and referral programs
✅ Commission-based affiliates promote for you
✅ Setup takes 10 minutes once you have API key
✅ Share your affiliate link to recruit partners
✅ Track sales automatically in Rewardful
✅ Pay affiliates monthly from revenue
✅ Scale your growth through affiliate network
✅ Support affiliates with tools and communication
Need Help?
Have questions about setting up Rewardful or running your affiliate program?
Email LaunchPass support: [email protected]
We can help with:
Rewardful integration troubleshooting
Connection issues
API key problems
General affiliate program questions
For Rewardful-specific questions:
Rewardful Support: https://support.rewardful.com
Rewardful Docs: https://rewardful.com/docs
Response time: Usually within 24 hours