# External Payout

## Execution

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### Generate payout

[Follow the guidance here](https://docs.bixgrow.com/payouts/how-to-payout#generate-payout)
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### Payout externally and Mark as Paid

* If you’ve already generated the payout**,** you can proceed by opening the **Unpaid** tab to check the commission amount that needs to be transferred outside the app.

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* After the money has been sent, go to **Payouts > Unpaid** in our app and click **Mark as Paid**. This confirms that the payment was completed outside the system and updates the payout status in BixGrow.

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**BixGrow** only supports collecting the required affiliates' information so that you can make payments outside the app. You CAN'T make in-app payments except with PayPal integration and Store Credit.
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## Review payouts&#x20;

#### For merchants

All paid commissions will be shown in the **History** tab. You can view the payout details again here.

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#### For affiliates

When a commission is paid, it will appear in the **Affiliate dashboard** as follows:

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### Export payouts

You can export both Unpaid and Paid payouts as CSV files, making it easier to manage, review, or analyze your payout data outside the app. This is especially useful when your accountant needs to process bulk payments through your own payment platform or prepare documents for tax reporting. Exporting payouts also helps you maintain clean financial records for audits and internal bookkeeping, giving you full control over your affiliate payout history.

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