Affiliate Software Documentation

Upgrading from Affiliate Manager version 2 to version 3

Upgrade Notes

  • Version 3 runs Bootstrap version 3.2.0, for both the admin area and the affiliate members area. If you have a custom theme for either area, that theme will no longer work, and you must update it to use the mobile bootstrap version
  • Database schema stays the same, except for a few database table updates. All data stays the same.
  • License keys must be updated. Please contact us for new license keys for the standard license and the forced matrix license if you have one. There will be a small upgrade fee for new licenses.

Upgrade Instructions

To upgrade from version 2 to version 3, follow these steps:

  1. Download version 3 zip file from our website.
  2. Save a copy of the following files from your site:

    /system/application/config/config.php
    /system/application/config/database.php
  3. Create a backup copy of your entire /affiliates folder. You can do this by downloading the /affiliates folder via FTP to your computer. You can also do a system backup using your control panel backup system.
  4. Back-up the database. You can do a back-up via the affiliate manager area, under Settings > Global Configuration > System > Database Backup. Click on the Backup Now button. You can also do a database back-up using your hosting control panel.
  5. Once you have backed up your files and database, you can now proceed with the upgrade.
  6. Unzip the version 3 archive.
  7.  You must upload the /import/updates folder first.  This has the SQL database updates.
  8. Once you have uploaded it, login to your admin area and got to the following URL:

    http://www.domain.com/affiliates/admin/settings/run_updates

  9. Once you have run the database upadates, upload and overwrite all files in your /affiliates folder, except for the following:

    /system/application/config/config.php
    /system/application/config/database.php

  10. Login to your administration URL again.
  11. Click on Design > Site Layout. You can select the new members theme to use for your affiliate members area.
  12. Go to Settings > Global Configuration. Click on View License. If you have a license, enter your new license key in the View License area.