Teachable Affiliate Program: Complete Integration Guide | AffiliateBase

Teachable is one of the leading online course platforms, powering thousands of course creators and educators. If you're using Teachable to sell online courses and want to grow your student base through affiliate marketing, AffiliateBase provides seamless integration.

This comprehensive guide will walk you through everything you need to know about setting up an affiliate program with Teachable, from adding the tracking script to tracking conversions through Stripe webhooks.

Whether you're selling single courses, course bundles, or subscription-based access, an affiliate program can help you acquire new students while rewarding your partners for successful referrals.

Follow these steps to integrate AffiliateBase with Teachable:

1

Add the Tracking Script

Add the AffiliateBase tracking script to your Teachable site. Go to **Settings > Code Snippets > Head Code** and paste this script. Using jsDelivr CDN ensures fast global delivery and automatic updates. No hosting required.
html
<script>(function(w,r){w._abq=w._abq||[];w[r]=w[r]||function(){(w[r].q=w[r].q||[]).push(arguments)}})(window,'affiliatebase');</script>
<script async src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/affiliatebase-tracking@1/src/index.js" data-org-id='YOUR_ORG_ID'></script>
2

Add Stripe Payment Links Support (If Using)

If you use Stripe Payment Links or Buy Buttons on your Teachable site, add this script to automatically pass the referral ID.
html
<!-- Add to your site alongside the tracking script -->
<script>
  document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function() {
    setTimeout(function() {
      const referralId = window.affiliatebase_referral || '';
      if (!referralId) return;

      // Update Stripe Payment Links
      document.querySelectorAll('a[href^="https://buy.stripe.com/"]').forEach(link => {
        const url = new URL(link.href);
        if (!url.searchParams.has('client_reference_id')) {
          url.searchParams.set('client_reference_id', referralId);
          link.href = url.toString();
        }
      });

      // Update Stripe Pricing Tables
      document.querySelectorAll('stripe-pricing-table').forEach(table => {
        table.setAttribute('client-reference-id', referralId);
      });

      // Update Stripe Buy Buttons
      document.querySelectorAll('stripe-buy-button').forEach(button => {
        button.setAttribute('client-reference-id', referralId);
      });
    }, 1500);
  });
</script>
3

Connect Your Stripe Account

Pass the referral ID as client_reference_id to Stripe for accurate conversion tracking. In your AffiliateBase dashboard, go to **Settings > Integrations > Stripe** and connect your Stripe account. This enables automatic conversion tracking via Stripe webhooks.
4

Pass Referral ID to Checkout

For Teachable's built-in checkout, add a custom script to capture and store the referral ID for conversion attribution.
html
<!-- Add to Code Snippets > Footer Code -->
<script>
  // Store referral ID for checkout
  if (window.affiliatebase_referral) {
    // Store in localStorage for use at checkout
    localStorage.setItem('affiliatebase_referral', window.affiliatebase_referral);
  }
</script>
5

Test Your Integration

Visit your Teachable site with a test affiliate link and verify tracking is working.
javascript
// Visit your site with a test affiliate link:
// https://yourschool.teachable.com?via=test123

// Open browser console and check:
console.log(window.affiliatebase_referral); // Should show "test123"

Why Use AffiliateBase with Teachable?

AffiliateBase is the perfect solution for Teachable course creators who want powerful affiliate tracking without complexity.

Simple Script Installation

Add a single script tag to your Teachable site. No complex webhook configuration required.

Stripe Integration

Automatic conversion tracking through Stripe webhooks. Every payment is attributed correctly.

Subscription Support

Tracks subscription-based course access, including monthly and annual subscriptions.

Multiple Course Support

Support for different commission rates based on course type, price, or category.

Affiliate Dashboard

Give your affiliates a professional dashboard to track their performance and generate links.

Real-Time Tracking

Track conversions in real-time as students enroll or purchase courses.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does AffiliateBase work with Teachable?
Yes! AffiliateBase integrates with Teachable via a simple tracking script and Stripe webhooks. It automatically tracks course enrollments and purchases.
How are course enrollments tracked?
AffiliateBase captures the referral ID when a visitor arrives via an affiliate link. When they purchase through Stripe, the conversion is automatically attributed.
Can I track subscription-based courses?
Yes! AffiliateBase tracks subscriptions through Stripe webhooks. Affiliates receive commissions for subscription sign-ups and renewals.
Can I set different commission rates for different courses?
Yes! You can configure different commission structures in AffiliateBase based on course, category, or price.
What tracking parameters does AffiliateBase support?
AffiliateBase automatically detects ?via=, ?ref=, ?affiliate=, and ?a= URL parameters.
Do affiliates get their own dashboard?
Yes! Affiliates get access to a professional dashboard where they can view conversions, commissions, and generate affiliate links.

Ready to Launch Your Teachable Affiliate Program?

Get started with AffiliateBase today and start growing your Teachable school through affiliate marketing.