⚠️ A commission is simply a rule that defines when and how a transaction should be created from a conversion.
In PalDock, commissions define when and how a transaction with a payout is created from a conversion. While conversions are tracked performance metrics, they only become transactions (with a payout and result) when a commission applies.
You can upload transactions manually in Reports → Transactions. In practice, you will upload conversions. If a commission rule matches the uploaded conversion, PalDock automatically generates the corresponding transaction with payout.
Before uploading, make sure the required commissions are set up. Without them, conversions can still be imported, but no transactions will be generated.
Workflow
- Create commission – Define commissions to apply when a conversion is uploaded.
- Upload conversions – Each record can include:
- Paldock Conversion ID (required) – This is the key identifier that links the uploaded conversion back to the original click/conversion in PalDock. Without it, the system cannot match and generate the correct transaction.
- Conversion date (optional) – otherwise current date will be used
- Result (optional) – e.g., pending, approved or rejected, applied to the generated transaction
- Automatic transaction creation – For each uploaded conversion that matches a commission rule, PalDock automatically generates the corresponding transaction(s).
Manual Tracking and Restrictions
Manual upload of conversions works the same way as other tracking methods. That means all standard rules still apply:
- Deduplication based on Advertiser’s ID – uses the External ID parameter to ensure that multiple tracking requests for the same conversion (e.g., from pixel, postback, or other sources) create only one transaction per unique advertiser_custom_id.
- Recurrence type – defines how many times a commission can be applied to the same PalDock conversion ID.