# Multi-Tier MLM Commissions
> Configure 2-5 level UniLevel MLM commissions in Royal Affiliate Pro. Setup guide for network-style referral programs with parent assignment.
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Configure 2-5 level UniLevel MLM commissions in Royal Affiliate Pro. Setup guide for network-style referral programs with parent assignment.
## Multi-Tier MLM Commissions
Royal Affiliate Pro supports a UniLevel multi-tier commission model where affiliates earn additional commissions when their recruits generate sales.
### How It Works
Consider this recruitment chain: Affiliate A recruits B, and B recruits C.
- When C makes a sale: C gets the direct commission
- B gets the Level 2 rate (for recruiting C)
- A gets the Level 3 rate (for recruiting B, who recruited C)
Multi-tier commissions are **additional** - they are not deducted from the direct affiliate's commission.
### Settings
| Setting | Default | Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Enable Multi-Tier** | Off | Master toggle to enable/disable multi-tier commissions |
| **Number of Levels** | 3 | Maximum depth of the tier chain (2-5 levels supported) |
| **Rate Type** | Percentage | Percentage of sale or flat dollar amount |
| **Level 2 Rate** | 5% | Commission for the recruiting affiliate |
| **Level 3 Rate** | 2% | Commission for the recruiter's recruiter |
### Parent Assignment
Parent affiliates are assigned automatically via the referral cookie during registration. When a visitor signs up as an affiliate through another affiliate's referral link, that referring affiliate becomes their parent. Admins can also manually set or change parent assignments from the affiliate edit screen.
### Status Cascade
When a direct referral's status changes, tier referrals cascade accordingly:
- Approved referral - tier referrals are also approved
- Rejected referral - tier referrals are also rejected
- Refunded referral - tier referrals are also rejected
When multi-tier is enabled, affiliates see a **Team** tab in their dashboard showing direct recruits and tier earnings.
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