Restricting affiliate program registrations to U.S.-based users can help ensure that your program targets the intended audience. Below are steps and recommendations provided to achieve this setup in Refersion.

To prevent non-U.S. applicants from signing up, you can configure the Country field in the affiliate registration form to only display "United States." This can be done through backend updates to your registration form. By limiting the available options in this field, you reduce the likelihood of international sign-ups. Please note that this option is not available on all plans.

Although this configuration minimizes most international applications, determined applicants may still find ways to submit false information. To address this, consider maintaining a manual review process for affiliate applications.

Adding clear restrictions in your Program Terms is essential for setting expectations with potential affiliates. On your registration page, consider stating:

"Our affiliate program is only open to U.S.-based affiliates. We do not accept coupon sites or affiliates running paid ads on platforms like Google or Facebook."

Additionally, you can update the Country field label to specify: "Country (U.S.-based affiliates only)." This reinforces the restriction to applicants upfront.

While these steps significantly limit international sign-ups, no system is entirely foolproof. Regularly reviewing affiliate applications manually and enforcing thorough program guidelines can help ensure that participants meet your criteria.By combining technical configurations and clear communication of restrictions, you can focus your affiliate program on engaging the right audience effectively.