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# Installing Shopjar

You will learn how to get started with the referral  & affiliate programs using Shopjar, an all-in-one solution. Follow a few simple steps to kick-start your affiliate marketing journey effortlessly.

## Install the App

To install Shopjar in your Shopify store

1. Open your Shopify store.
2. Search for "Referral Program ‑ Shopjar"
3. Review and accept the requested permissions.
4. Install the app

**Adding the app to the Shopify store:**

* From the Shopify app store, search for the plugin "[Referrals and Affiliates by Shopjar](https://apps.shopify.com/referral-and-affiliates)"&#x20;
* Click on "Install."&#x20;

<figure><img src="/files/oznOU5xknbDumN2Rs9UA" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

**Installing the app Referrals and Affiliates:**

While selecting a store, you will get redirected to your store.&#x20;

<figure><img src="/files/vdRrp9gpUix5LLfR5Ntz" alt=""><figcaption><p>Click Install</p></figcaption></figure>

Click on "**Install app**"&#x20;

**Setting up the app:**&#x20;

We prefer to click '**Next**' or Choose your preferred programs here and click on **"Next."**&#x20;

<figure><img src="/files/Uqai6D6YMwdYizXBYfnG" alt=""><figcaption><p>Choose the prefered program you want to create</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/rmpxThpIIHA80eTA76OE" alt=""><figcaption><p>Choose your prefered option</p></figcaption></figure>

Follow these simple steps to create and launch your referral/affiliate campaigns.

<figure><img src="/files/JuiM1RIbuDZZu7LYDKpZ" alt=""><figcaption><p>Choose the option according to your preference.</p></figcaption></figure>

Now, an example referral and affiliate reward will be created.&#x20;

**For example:**&#x20;

<figure><img src="/files/Yhn5tCMRxruf9NqcJDNV" alt=""><figcaption><p>Click "Save" for the referral program.</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/J2E48pfkSjWNruJjSZ4U" alt=""><figcaption><p>Click "Save" for the Affiliate program.</p></figcaption></figure>

We can see that rewards have been created in the Programs tab.&#x20;

**Overview of Referral Programs in the Reward Setup**

<figure><img src="/files/lwK0qd0onaAGAcNDWGTw" alt=""><figcaption><p>Overview of the referral program in the referral setup.</p></figcaption></figure>

**Overview of Affiliate Programs in the Commission Tiers**

<figure><img src="/files/keJBzP5JxjVqSk4JVqQZ" alt=""><figcaption><p>Overview of the Affiliate program in the Commissions Tiers.</p></figcaption></figure>

Now, we can test the created rewards, deactivate them, and create a new reward per your requirement.&#x20;


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