Approve affiliate on register
New sign-ups get isAffiliateApproved automatically. Dangerous on open registration.
Approve affiliate on register
When on, new sign-ups are automatically affiliate-approved (isAffiliateApproved) for password and social registration.
Where to find it
Admin → Settings → Settings (first tab) → Registration & login → Approve affiliate on register
Setting key: register_auto_approve_affiliate (default off)
How it works
Skips manual approve-as-affiliate on each user. The Affiliate system master switch must still be on for commissions to matter (Affiliate system).
Also unlocks the related Approve webmaster on register control in the UI.
Common problems
Everyone is an affiliate overnight
Left on with open registration. Turn off; approve manually from Admin → Users when needed.
Approved but no commissions
Affiliation disabled, no attributed sales, hold period, or fraud rules. See Affiliate commissions wrong.