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Overview

Zapier allows you to connect Affonso with 6,000+ apps without writing any code. When an event occurs in Affonso (like a new affiliate signup or commission), you can automatically trigger actions in other apps.
Zapier is perfect for non-technical users who want to automate workflows quickly without coding.

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Setting Up Affonso Webhooks in Zapier

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Step 1: Create a New Zap

  1. Log into your Zapier account
  2. Click Create Zap
  3. Search for Webhooks by Zapier as your trigger app

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Step 2: Configure the Webhook Trigger

  1. Select Catch Hook as the trigger event
  2. Click Continue
  3. Zapier will generate a unique webhook URL — copy this URL
Zapier Webhook URL

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Step 3: Add the Webhook URL in Affonso

  1. Go to your Affonso dashboard → Settings → Webhooks
  2. Click Add Endpoint
  3. Paste the Zapier webhook URL
  4. Select the events you want to trigger (e.g., affiliate.created, transaction.created)
  5. Save the endpoint

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Step 4: Test the Connection

  1. In Zapier, click Test trigger
  2. Trigger a test event in Affonso (e.g., create a test affiliate)
  3. Zapier should receive the webhook payload
  4. Click Continue once the test is successful

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Step 5: Set Up Your Action

Now connect the data to any app:
  • Google Sheets: Log new affiliates or transactions
  • Slack: Send notifications for new signups
  • Email: Send custom emails to affiliates
  • CRM: Create contacts in HubSpot, Salesforce, etc.

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Example Zaps

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New Affiliate → Slack Notification

Notify your team when a new affiliate joins your program. 
Trigger: Webhooks by Zapier → Catch Hook
└── Event: affiliate.created

Action: Slack → Send Channel Message
└── Channel: #affiliates
└── Message: "🎉 New affiliate: {{name}} ({{email}})"

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Commission Approved → Google Sheets

Track all approved commissions in a spreadsheet. 
Trigger: Webhooks by Zapier → Catch Hook
└── Event: transaction.approved

Action: Google Sheets → Create Spreadsheet Row
└── Spreadsheet: Affiliate Commissions
└── Row Data: Date, Affiliate ID, Commission Amount, Status

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Payout Completed → Email Notification

Send a confirmation email when a payout is processed. 
Trigger: Webhooks by Zapier → Catch Hook
└── Event: payout.paid

Action: Gmail → Send Email
└── To: {{affiliate_email}}
└── Subject: "Your payout has been processed!"
└── Body: "Your payout of ${{amount}} has been sent."

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Referral Converted → HubSpot Contact

Add converted referrals to your CRM. 
Trigger: Webhooks by Zapier → Catch Hook
└── Event: referral.converted

Action: HubSpot → Create Contact
└── Email: {{email}}
└── Properties: Source = "Affiliate Referral", Affiliate ID = {{affiliateId}}

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Working with Webhook Data

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Accessing Payload Fields

Zapier automatically parses the JSON payload. You can access fields using dot notation:
Zapier FieldExample Value
data.affiliateIdaff_abc123
data.email[email protected]
data.commissionAmount50.00
data.statusREADY_FOR_PAYMENT
timestamp2024-01-15T10:30:00Z

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Filtering Events

Use Zapier’s Filter step to only continue when certain conditions are met: 
Filter: Only continue if...
└── data.commissionAmount > 100
└── data.status = "READY_FOR_PAYMENT"

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Formatting Data

Use Formatter by Zapier to transform data:
  • Convert timestamps to readable dates
  • Calculate percentages
  • Format currency values
  • Extract text from fields

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Multi-Step Zaps

Create powerful automations by chaining multiple actions: 
Trigger: affiliate.created

Step 1: Slack → Send notification to #affiliates
Step 2: Google Sheets → Add row to "Affiliates" spreadsheet  
Step 3: Mailchimp → Add subscriber to "Affiliates" list
Step 4: Notion → Create page in "Affiliate Database"

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Troubleshooting

  • Verify the endpoint is Active in Affonso
  • Check that you’ve subscribed to the correct events
  • Look for errors in Affonso’s webhook logs
  • Ensure you’ve tested the trigger with a real event
  • Check if the field exists in the webhook payload
  • Use Zapier’s Refresh Fields option
  • Verify your Zap is turned On
  • Check your Zapier plan limits
  • Review the Zap History for errors

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Best Practices

Use Paths for Branching

Create different workflows based on event type or data values using Zapier Paths.

Enable Error Notifications

Set up Zapier to alert you when a Zap fails so you can fix issues quickly.

Test Before Going Live

Always test your Zaps with sample data before enabling them for production.

Use Delay Steps Wisely

Add delays when you need to wait for related events or avoid rate limits.

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