Welcome to GetYourGuide! 🎉 Ready to kickstart your journey as an online publisher? This guide will help you set up your account and navigate the essentials of our Partner Portal. Let's get started!
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Sign-Up
To get started, register for a GetYourGuide partner account. At the bottom of the page, you'll find a link that will take you to the GetYourGuide partner center where you can sign in.
Follow These Steps:
- Enter your email and password.
- Select "Content Creators."
- Fill in your name and choose your preferred currency and country.
- Choose "I post on my website"
- Enter your URL.
- Click "Next."
Ensure accuracy as these details cannot be modified independently later on.
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- Activate your account: Check your email for an activation link (don't forget to peek in your spam folder). Click the link to activate your account.
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- Log In: Use your credentials to log in to the creator portal.
- Next set up your 2 factor authenticator.
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2 Factor Authentication
You will need to set up two-factor authentication (2FA) for added security. You can set it up using one of the following methods:
- SMS through your mobile phone
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Authentication app
- Google authenticator app
- Authenticator browser extension
For more details, please check the guide: Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
Setting up your account for payments
Next, it's important to complete your account setup by adding all your personal and payment details accurately.
Enter all shown details accurately in your:
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Account details:
- Name and surname
- Full personal address
- Phone number with country code and no spaces (e.g., +12345678900 for the USA, +441234567890 for the UK)
And your payment details:
- Choose between PayPal or bank transfer and enter the country of your bank first.
- For PayPal, only the email address is required.
- For bank transfers, select the bank's country and fill out all shown fields.
- Do not forget to click on the save button. You should see a green banner confirming the saving of your details.
For more details, please check the guide: Edit account 101: password, user, notification, login details and Payment 101: threshold, payment details, proof of transaction and reports.
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Notifications
Customize your notifications to keep track of important account activities. We recommend activating Technical notifications to stay informed about your integration's performance and status.
For detailed instructions, check out our article: Edit account 101: password, user, notification, login details
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Tools
Dive into the tool section of the Partner Portal to access everything you need for creating widgets and deep links. Here are some essentials that will help you get started:
- Integrations intro: start with the basics! Our Integrations 101 guide is your first stop. You'll find everything about deep links and the different types of widgets you can use. Perfect for getting the lay of the land.
- Partner ID: wondering how your commissions are tracked? Your Partner ID is the key! It's a cookie ID that keeps tabs on your earnings. For more details, check out our article How does the cookie ID tracking work?—it's a must-read!
- Integration Analyzer: don’t skip this step! The integration analyzer is essential for making sure your widgets are working perfectly and for generating those all-important analytics reports. Need help installing it? Our article How to install the Integration Analyzer has got you covered.
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Analytics
In the analytics section, you can get a comprehensive view of your account's performance. Remember, reports take up to 24 hours to update, so today's changes will appear tomorrow.
Keep an eye especially on these key areas:
- Integrations: Check the status and performance of your integrations and keep track of them.
- Bookings: View all bookings made through your integrations.
- Campaigns: Monitor tracking based on the campaigns you've set up.
- Product reports: Access deeper insights into our products, trends, and optimization tips across different aspects.
To ensure you're fully equipped, make sure to read article: Analytics 101.Â
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With these essentials, you're all set to optimize your account and track your success. Dive into the articles mentioned for detailed guidance, and let's embark on this exciting journey together!