# Merchant onboarding

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This guide will walk you through the essential setup steps so your program is branded, functional, and fully ready to launch.&#x20;

Let’s get started and take your affiliate program live with confidence.

<table data-view="cards" data-full-width="true"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><i class="fa-1">:1:</i></td><td><h4><strong>Get ready to launch your program</strong></h4></td><td>Set up all the core essentials so your affiliate program is branded, functional, and fully ready for affiliates</td><td><a href="merchant-onboarding/get-ready-to-launch-your-program">get-ready-to-launch-your-program</a></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-2">:2:</i></td><td><h4><strong>Test your setup</strong></h4></td><td>Confirm everything works correctly by testing affiliate sign-up, and commission tracking before going live.</td><td><a href="merchant-onboarding/test-your-setup">test-your-setup</a></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-3">:3:</i></td><td><h4><strong>Promote affiliate program</strong></h4></td><td>Attract quality affiliates by sharing your program across your store, customer touchpoints, and marketing channels.</td><td><a href="merchant-onboarding/promote-your-affiliate-program">promote-your-affiliate-program</a></td></tr></tbody></table>