Affiliate Program
Earn up to 50% lifetime commission
Share the secure file sharing service your audience already needs. Your commission rate grows with your plan — and it never expires.
How it works
Four steps. Two minutes. Unlimited earning potential.
Sign up free
Create a FileShot account and opt into the affiliate program during signup. No approval wait.
Grab your link
Copy your unique referral link or download a QR code from your earnings dashboard.
Share everywhere
Landing pages, newsletters, social posts, tool roundups, YouTube descriptions — anywhere.
Get paid monthly
We handle billing and support. You collect up to 50% of every dollar they ever pay — forever.
Program highlights
Up to 50% lifetime
Your commission rate matches your plan: Free/Lite 30%, Pro 40%, Creator 50%. Never expires.
Real-time dashboard
Track clicks, upgrades, and payouts in your earnings dashboard. Export reports anytime.
24h smart cookies
Same-day attribution window captures upgrades from any device, browser, or QR scan.
Net 30 payouts
Monthly Stripe transfers. Transparent, predictable, and fast.
Why partners choose FileShot
Instant value for referrals
Free users get unlimited storage with zero-knowledge encryption — no hard sell needed to convert your audience.
Security-first talking points
AES-256-GCM encryption, passworded links, scheduled releases, and zero-knowledge architecture make it easy to pitch.
Marketing kit included
Pre-made screenshots, copy blocks, QR overlays, and sample drip emails — ready to plug into your campaigns.
High converting landing pages
We continuously A/B test CTAs, pricing cards, and hero messaging so your link always points to the best version.
“FileShot is the easiest extra revenue stream I've launched this year. The tools basically sell themselves — my list loves the instant QR downloads and secure links.”— Grace Lin, workflow consultant & affiliate partner
Tips to maximize earnings
Bundle FileShot in onboarding sequences for clients who already send large files.
Drop QR codes into conference slides or YouTube end cards for quick scans.
Feature the PDF editor or archive builder in short-form demos — they showcase premium value fast.
Use the affiliate dashboard to see which campaigns drive conversions and double down on those.
Frequently asked questions
Agencies, MSPs, creators, newsletter writers, and anyone with an audience that shares files securely. No minimum traffic requirement.
Referrals use a 24-hour attribution window. If someone visits through your link (including QR scans) and upgrades within that window, you get the credit.
Payouts run on a Net-30 cadence via Stripe. You can monitor pending commissions in your dashboard anytime.
No. The affiliate program is for promoting to third parties. Self-referrals result in revoked commissions.
Any paid subscription upgrade (Lite, Pro, or Creator) made by a user who visited through your referral link within the 24-hour window.
Ready to monetize secure sharing?
It takes less than two minutes to opt in. Launch your first campaign today and start earning commissions on every referral.