Cloudways Partner Program
Last updated Aug 2026
- Program typeAffiliate + Agency Partner
- Commission / rewardAffiliates choose a hybrid bounty or recurring commission model; an agency program adds benefits for firms managing client sites.
- Partner tiersAffiliate slabs (bounty vs. recurring) plus an agency partner program.
- Best forWordPress and web agencies, developers, and creators promoting managed cloud hosting.
- Deal registrationReferral tracking
- Partner portalYes (affiliate + agency portals)
What is the Cloudways partner program?
Cloudways offers a flexible affiliate program with a choice of upfront-bounty slabs or lifetime recurring commissions, plus an agency partner track.
Because it layers managed hosting over major clouds, it appeals to agencies wanting managed convenience without hyperscaler complexity.
How the program works
Affiliates pick a payout model and promote tracked links; agencies get management tools and benefits for hosting client sites.
Requirements to join
An approved affiliate account, or an agency account demonstrating client-management activity.
How partners win with Cloudways
Agencies choosing recurring commissions build compounding revenue as their managed client base grows.
What to watch out for
The recurring model pays less upfront; ownership by DigitalOcean has driven program and pricing changes.
Everything a healthy partner program needs
The capabilities behind the grader — from onboarding to attribution — in one platform.
Partner onboarding & enablement
Onboard, train, and equip partners in one portal so they reach their first deal faster.
Deal registration
Register deals with conflict protection — protect margin and grow partner-sourced pipeline.
Through-channel marketing
Launch co-branded campaigns partners actually run, with content built for them.
Revenue attribution
Track partner-sourced revenue end to end so you can double down on what works.
MDF & incentives
Fund, manage, and measure MDF and incentives without spreadsheets.
Oliver AI
AI-assisted engagement that nudges the right partners at the right moment.
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How to join
Apply to the affiliate program and choose your model, or apply to the agency partner program.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Cloudways have a partner program?
Yes — a Affiliate + Agency Partner program.
How does the Cloudways partner program pay?
Affiliates choose a hybrid bounty or recurring commission model; an agency program adds benefits for firms managing client sites.
How do I join the Cloudways partner program?
Apply to the affiliate program and choose your model, or apply to the agency partner program.
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