Cloudways

Join the Cloudways Affiliate Program

About Cloudways

Cloudways is a managed cloud hosting platform that lets businesses deploy PHP applications (WordPress, WooCommerce, Magento, Laravel) on top providers like DigitalOcean, AWS, Google Cloud, Vultr, and Linode. It abstracts server admin with a control panel, automated backups, staging, vertical scaling, and pay‑as‑you‑go pricing. The optimized stack (Nginx/Apache, Varnish, Redis, PHP-FPM) and built‑in caching deliver performance, with free Let’s Encrypt SSL, firewalls, bot/2FA, and 24/7 support. Team and project features suit agencies. Downsides include separate email hosting and add‑on CDN. Suited to growing sites needing performance, flexibility, and managed ops without deep DevOps overhead. Billing is monthly or hourly, metered.

The Cloudways Affiliate Program is a performance-based partnership that allows marketers to earn commissions by promoting Cloudways’ managed cloud hosting services. Cloudways stands out in the web hosting industry by offering a platform that enables businesses to deploy and manage web applications on top cloud infrastructure providers like AWS, Google Cloud, DigitalOcean, Vultr, and Linode without the complexity of direct server management. 

What makes this program particularly attractive is its flexibility and high earning potential. Affiliates can choose from multiple commission structures based on their promotional style and audience needs. The program is ideal for bloggers, digital agencies, developers, content creators, and anyone with an audience interested in web hosting, WordPress, e-commerce, or web development. Cloudways provides affiliates with comprehensive marketing support, including promotional banners, dedicated account managers, and access to exclusive deals and seasonal campaigns to help maximize conversion rates

Commission Structure

Cloudways offers three flexible commission models that affiliates can choose from based on their preferences and promotional strategies:

• Slab Model: This performance-based structure offers increasing commissions based on the number of sales per month:
  • 🟢 Slab 1 (1-5 customers): $50 per sale
  • 🟢 Slab 2 (6-20 customers): $75 per sale
  • 🟢 Slab 3 (21-45 customers): $100 per sale
  • 🟢 Slab 4 (46-80 customers): $125 per sale
  • Note: Slabs reset on the 1st of each month

• Hybrid Model: This option combines upfront payments with recurring commissions:
  • $30 upfront payment per sale
  • Plus 7% lifetime recurring commissions on customer renewals
  • Ideal for affiliates seeking long-term passive income

• Custom Model: Available for high-volume affiliates (“Super Affiliates”) who refer 80+ customers monthly:
  • Offers personalized commission rates (reportedly up to $200 per sale)
  • Requires direct negotiation with the Cloudways affiliate team 

Table: Cloudways Affiliate Commission Structure Comparison

Commission Model	Upfront Payment	Recurring Commission	Best For
Slab	$50-$125 per sale	None	Affiliates seeking immediate high payouts
Hybrid	$30 per sale	7% lifetime	Those wanting long-term passive income
Custom	Negotiable	Negotiable	High-volume super affiliates

Payout Details

Payout Method	Minimum Threshold	Processing Time	Best For
PayPal	$250	Monthly (last week)	International affiliates
Wire Transfer	$1,000	Monthly (last week)	High-volume affiliates
Hosting Credits	$100	With monthly payouts	Active Cloudways users

Additional Resources

• Affiliate Panel: Accessed through Cloudways platform after registration 
• Promotional Materials: Banners, links, and coupons available in dashboard 
• Support Documentation: https://support.cloudways.com 

The Cloudways Affiliate Program has specific terms and conditions that affiliates must adhere to:

• Eligibility Requirements
  • Applicants must have an active online presence (website, blog, or social media).
  • Content must be relevant to Cloudways’ target market (web hosting, development, etc.).
  • Affiliates must comply with all program policies and promotional guidelines.
• Promotional Restrictions
  • No trademark bidding: Affiliates are prohibited from bidding on keywords containing “Cloudways” or variations in Pay-Per-Click (PPC) campaigns.
  • No direct linking: Affiliates cannot use Cloudways’ website as a display URL in PPC ads.
  • Brand compliance: All promotional materials must use official assets provided by Cloudways.
• Commission Specifics
  • Commissions are only paid on qualified sales (trial sign-ups don’t count).
  • The program uses a last-click attribution model.
  • Cookie overwriting occurs if another affiliate’s link is clicked within the 90-day window.
• Geographic Availability
  • The program is open to affiliates worldwide with no geographic restrictions.