> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.myfundingmachine.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # How to Use Commission Length and Variable Commissions > Cap how long recurring commissions are paid, and vary the rate by charge count for recurring products. # How to Use Commission Length and Variable Commissions For recurring products, two settings control how commissions play out over time: * **Commission Length** — cap the number of charges that earn commission, instead of paying indefinitely. * **Variable Commissions** — pay different rates at different charge counts for a tiered structure. ## Configure the settings 1. In **Marketing → Affiliate Manager**, click **Campaign**. Create or Edit an Affiliate Campaign in the Affiliate Manager 2. Create a new campaign or edit an existing one. New to campaigns? See [Set up a campaign](/operators/affiliates/setting-up-an-affiliate-campaign). The campaign must be connected to a funnel, website, or store with at least one product attached. Create or Edit an Affiliate Campaign in the Affiliate Manager (2) 3. In Step 2 of the campaign setup, set the default commission rate. Set the Default Commission in the Affiliate Manager 4. Click **Commission Length**. By default, commissions run until the customer cancels. To cap them, select **By Count** and set the maximum eligible charges — a limit of 5 pays commission on the first 5 charges only, whether the subscription is monthly or yearly. Enable Commission Length in the Affiliate Manager The limit counts successful charges, not time intervals. 5. Toggle **Variable Commissions** and select **Two Levels** to set rates by charge count — for example, 10% on the first 2 charges, then 20% after. Set Variable Commissions Over Time in the Affiliate Manager Add more tiers if you need finer control. Set Variable Commissions Over Time in the Affiliate Manager (2) 6. Save as a draft or publish to apply the settings. Save or Publish Your Campaign in the Affiliate Manager ## Commission priority order When multiple rules exist, the most specific wins: 1. **Product-based commissions** — applied first for specific products. 2. **Variable commissions** — override the default rate when configured. 3. **Default commissions** — apply when no other rules match.