Introduction

Coupon code tracking, also known as linkless code tracking, is a feature that tracks affiliate sales without needing a click. For it to work, an advertiser offers you, the publisher, an exclusive coupon code. The exclusive code acts like an affiliate tracking link, allowing Rakuten to know when you drove a conversion so we can commission you accordingly.

Getting Started

To take advantage of coupon codes with a specific advertiser, you must be partnered with that advertiser. Visit your advertiser’s program page in the dashboard to identify coupons available to you:

1. Go to Advertisers in the navigation header and click My Advertisers. 
2. Click on a specific advertiser to view their information.
3. Click the Features and Services tab and scroll down to Coupon commissioning rules.
4. There you can see:
   • Any coupon codes available to you.
   • Current status of the code. Active codes can generate conversions now.  
   • Details, including when the commissioning window begins and ends.

Bulk Uploads

When working with a large number of codes, advertisers have the option to upload the codes in a .txt or .csv file in bulk. Advertisers will need to share these files directly with you.

Coupon Code and Conversion Click

We will honor a click if it is present and it will be used before a coupon to attribute to a transaction. The code will work if the user has only used the exclusive code and has not clicked through another publisher’s link within the return day window.