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# Commission Profile Settings

Commission Profiles allow retailers/merchants to define how commission rates are applied to suppliers and their products. They help you manage profitability by setting consistent rules for commission across your Dropship program.

To use Commission Profiles effectively:

* **Align with business goals**: Set commission rates that maximize profitability while remaining competitive.
* **Use category-specific rates**: Create profiles that vary by product category (for example, higher commission for apparel vs. electronics).
* **Keep names clear**: Choose descriptive names and add short descriptions so profiles are easy to identify later.

## Accessing Commission Profiles

1. Click your **account name** > **Merchant Settings** in the top menu.

   The **Merchant Settings** page is displayed.

2. Click **Commission Profiles**.

The **Commission Profiles** page displays a table of all profiles you’ve created.

| Field        | Description                                                                    | Example Value               |
| :----------- | :----------------------------------------------------------------------------- | :-------------------------- |
| Profile Name | The name that was provided when the commission profile was created.            | Standard Category Rate Card |
| Suppliers    | Suppliers using the profile.                                                   | Supplier, Inc               |
| Method       | The commission method. Can be set to a Flat percentage or based on categories. | Flat or Category            |

## Creating a Commission Profile

1. From the **Commission Profiles** page, click **Add New Profile**.

   The **Create Commission Profile** page is displayed.

2. On the **Create Commission Profile** page:
   * Enter a **Profile Name** and **Description**.
   * Select a **Commission Method**:
     * **Flat Commission %** - Applies the same commission rate across all items.
     * **Commission by Category** - Assigns different rates by product category.
       * **All Categories** is selected by default.
       * Use **Add Categories** to set custom rates for specific categories.

3. Click **Save** to create the new profile.

## Editing a Commission Profile

1. To **Edit** a commission profile, select a profile from the list of available profiles.

   The **Edit Commission Profile** page for the selected profile is displayed.

2. Edit the name, description, or commission value/categories. You cannot change the **Commission Method**.

3. Click **Update**.

## Deleting a Commission Profile

1. To **Delete** a commission profile, select a profile from the list of available profiles.

   The **Edit Commission Profile** page for the selected profile is displayed.

2. Click **Delete**.

   The **Delete Commission Profile** window is displayed.

3. Click **Delete** to confirm.