How to Switch from FirstPromoter to GoHighLevel Affiliate Manager

If you are moving your affiliate program from FirstPromoter into the built-in Affiliate Manager inside GoHighLevel, this step-by-step guide will walk you through the full process. Even if you also use ClickUp or other tools to organize your marketing operations, following these instructions will help you migrate smoothly and protect your existing affiliate data.

This guide is based on the official migration instructions and explains exactly what to do inside your GoHighLevel account so your affiliates can continue promoting without disruption.

Before You Start: Understand the GoHighLevel Affiliate Manager

The Affiliate Manager in GoHighLevel replaces the legacy FirstPromoter integration. Instead of relying on a third-party platform, you now manage your program directly inside your GoHighLevel dashboard.

In this process you will:

• Disable the old FirstPromoter integration
• Set up the new Affiliate Manager in your GoHighLevel account
• Copy and paste your old affiliate links into the new system
• Update tracking so new referrals use the built-in manager

Have your existing links and campaigns ready so you can quickly transfer them.

Step 1: Access the GoHighLevel Affiliate Manager

Start the migration by opening the Affiliate Manager inside GoHighLevel.

1. Log in to your GoHighLevel account.
2. Navigate to the main left-hand menu.
3. Locate the Marketing or Affiliate area (depending on your interface version).
4. Click on Affiliate Manager to open the new built-in module.

If you still see any references to FirstPromoter in your settings, you will gradually phase them out as you enable the internal Affiliate Manager.

Step 2: Prepare to Disconnect FirstPromoter from GoHighLevel

Before you fully switch, review your existing FirstPromoter configuration so you can replicate the essentials inside GoHighLevel.

From your FirstPromoter account, make note of:

• Your current affiliate campaigns or “promotions”
• Default commission structures
• Any custom landing page links or URLs used by affiliates
• Active affiliate sign-up pages

Also, communicate with your team or agency partners so they know you are transitioning to the built-in GoHighLevel Affiliate Manager.

Step 3: Disable FirstPromoter Tracking

To avoid double tracking and confusion, you need to stop using the FirstPromoter integration and move tracking into GoHighLevel.

1. Sign in to your FirstPromoter dashboard.
2. Remove or disable tracking scripts that were previously added to your funnels or websites.
3. In your GoHighLevel account, check any custom code sections where FirstPromoter scripts may have been embedded and remove them.
4. Make sure new traffic is no longer routed through FirstPromoter.

Once tracking is disabled, all new referrals will be configured using the new Affiliate Manager inside GoHighLevel.

Step 4: Configure GoHighLevel Affiliate Campaigns

Now you will recreate your affiliate structure within GoHighLevel so it can take over everything FirstPromoter handled.

1. In GoHighLevel, open Affiliate Manager.
2. Create a new Affiliate Campaign or offer that corresponds to your previous FirstPromoter promotion.
3. Set up your commission rules, such as:
   • Percentage or flat-fee commissions
   • Recurring vs. one-time payouts
   • Cookie duration and tracking preferences
4. Configure the main landing pages that affiliates will send traffic to.

Match these details as closely as possible to your old FirstPromoter settings so your affiliates experience minimal change.

Step 5: Migrate Affiliate Links into GoHighLevel

To keep affiliates using familiar links, you will map or recreate their existing URLs inside the GoHighLevel Affiliate Manager.

1. Export or list your key FirstPromoter referral links.
2. In GoHighLevel, open the specific affiliate campaign you just created.
3. Generate new affiliate links for your main offers and landing pages.
4. Where possible, redirect old URLs to the new GoHighLevel affiliate links using your domain or redirect settings.

This ensures that when affiliates share your new links, tracking is fully handled inside GoHighLevel while preserving your existing funnel structure.

Step 6: Invite Affiliates to the New GoHighLevel Portal

Once the campaigns and links are set up, invite your partners to access the new affiliate portal in GoHighLevel.

1. Open Affiliate Manager in GoHighLevel.
2. Create or confirm your affiliate sign-up page and login URL.
3. Send an email to your affiliates with:
   • The new portal link
   • Instructions to access their account
   • Any updated links or promotional resources
4. Optionally, provide a short FAQ explaining that FirstPromoter has been replaced by the internal GoHighLevel Affiliate Manager.

Direct all new sign-ups and logins to this new system so your program is fully consolidated.

Step 7: Test Your GoHighLevel Affiliate Tracking

Before declaring the migration complete, run tests to confirm that GoHighLevel tracking works as expected.

1. Create a test affiliate account in the new GoHighLevel Affiliate Manager.
2. Copy a generated affiliate link from that test account.
3. Open the link in an incognito or private browser window.
4. Complete a test opt-in or purchase using your standard funnel.
5. Return to GoHighLevel and verify that the referral and commission show correctly in the Affiliate Manager.

Repeat this process for each primary offer or campaign so you are confident everything is recorded properly.

Step 8: Monitor Results After Moving to GoHighLevel

During the first days after migration, watch both your analytics and affiliate feedback closely.

• Check that new leads and sales are credited to the right affiliate inside GoHighLevel.
• Confirm that cookie windows and recurring commissions behave as configured.
• Ask a few key affiliates to test their links and confirm they see updated stats in the new portal.

If you notice discrepancies, adjust your campaign settings or link redirects immediately to prevent lost commissions.

Additional Resources for Optimizing GoHighLevel

For strategic help improving funnels, tracking, and automation around your affiliate setup, you can learn more from specialized GoHighLevel implementation partners. One such resource is Consultevo, which focuses on systems and automation for agencies and online businesses.

To review the original platform guidance used for this tutorial, see the official instructions on how to switch from FirstPromoter to Affiliate Manager in GoHighLevel here: GoHighLevel Help Center article.

Summary: Your Migration to GoHighLevel Affiliate Manager

By following these steps, you can successfully move your affiliate program from FirstPromoter to the built-in Affiliate Manager in GoHighLevel while preserving your core offers and relationships.

• Access the Affiliate Manager in your GoHighLevel account
• Disable FirstPromoter tracking and scripts
• Recreate campaigns and commission rules in GoHighLevel
• Map or redirect old links to new affiliate URLs
• Invite affiliates to the new portal and test tracking
• Monitor results and optimize your program over time

Once complete, your affiliate operations will run natively inside GoHighLevel, giving you a more streamlined and centralized way to manage partners, payouts, and performance.

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