1. Navigate to the Content > Menus section in your Shopify admin dashboard.
From here, select whether you want to add the "Affiliate Dashboard" to the footer or header menu.
2. Click Add menu item and enter a name for the new menu item.
3. Add the Affiliate Dashboard option by searching for "Affiliate Dashboard" in the "link" field.
For New Customer accounts: Select the "App" option
For Legacy Customer Accounts: Select the "Pages" option
We suggest using "Affiliate" or "Affiliate Dashboard" for the label
*Be sure to save your changes!
Removing the Affiliate Dashboard from the Menu
After completing the initial setup of Simple Affiliate, you might want to remove the affiliate dashboard menu item to make it less visible. Here’s how you can do it:
Go to your Shopify admin > Content > Menus.
Locate the menu where the affiliate dashboard is currently displayed.
Remove the affiliate extension from the customer accounts menu.
Save your changes.
Important Consideration: Removing the affiliate dashboard menu item can make it challenging for affiliates to know how and where to log in. Be sure to plan alternate ways of providing access if you choose to hide the menu item.
Recommendations for Balancing Accessibility
Customer and affiliate focus: Always ensure that affiliates have a clear way to log in if the dashboard menu is hidden. You can provide direct links via email or other means.
Menu organization: Consider placing the affiliate dashboard in a less prominent menu, such as the footer menu, instead of removing it entirely.
