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Turn Google Sheets into a Affiliate & Referral Tracking API

Turn Google Sheets into an affiliate tracking API to manage partners, track sales, and calculate commissions.

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The Problem

Tracking affiliate sales manually means lost commissions, frustrated partners, and no visibility into what's working.

The Solution

SheetAPI converts your affiliate spreadsheet into an API. Track clicks and sales automatically, calculate commissions in real-time, and give affiliates dashboard access.

1

Set Up Your Google Sheet

Create a spreadsheet with columns like: Affiliate ID, Name, Clicks, Sales, Revenue, Commission, Paid, Joined

2

Connect to SheetAPI.pro

Sign up (takes 10 seconds), authorize Google, and paste your sheet URL. Done.

3

Start Using Your API

Get instant REST API endpoints to create, read, update, and delete your affiliate & referral tracking data.

Code Examples

Here's how simple it is to work with your affiliate & referral tracking data:

Fetch All Records

# Using cURL curl -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \ https://api.sheetapi.pro/v1/YOUR_SHEET_ID
// Using JavaScript (fetch) const response = await fetch('https://api.sheetapi.pro/v1/YOUR_SHEET_ID', { headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }); const data = await response.json(); console.log(data); // Your affiliate & referral tracking records

Create a New Record

# Using cURL curl -X POST \ -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \ -H "Content-Type: application/json" \ -d '{"Affiliate ID":"VALUE1","Name":"VALUE2"}' \ https://api.sheetapi.pro/v1/YOUR_SHEET_ID
// Using JavaScript (fetch) const newRecord = { 'Affiliate ID': 'Sample value', 'Name': 'Another value' }; const response = await fetch('https://api.sheetapi.pro/v1/YOUR_SHEET_ID', { method: 'POST', headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY', 'Content-Type': 'application/json' }, body: JSON.stringify(newRecord) });

Update a Record

// Update by row ID const response = await fetch('https://api.sheetapi.pro/v1/YOUR_SHEET_ID/ROW_ID', { method: 'PATCH', headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY', 'Content-Type': 'application/json' }, body: JSON.stringify({ 'Status': 'Updated' }) });

Key Features for Affiliate & Referral Tracking

⚡ Real-Time Sync

Changes in your Google Sheet reflect in the API instantly. No delays, no manual syncing.

🔔 Webhooks

Get notified instantly when data changes. Trigger automations, send emails, or update other systems.

📝 Full CRUD Operations

Create, Read, Update, and Delete records via REST API. Complete control over your data.

🔒 Secure Authentication

API keys keep your data protected. Only authorized users can access or modify your records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I track clicks automatically?

Yes! Increment the clicks field via API when affiliate links are visited.

How do I calculate commissions?

Fetch sales data via API, apply commission rates, and update commission totals automatically.

Can affiliates see their stats?

Absolutely! Build a partner dashboard that fetches their data via API with authentication.

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