Overview
The Pointerly browser extension lets your team generate tracked affiliate links directly from supported product pages and sync creator opportunity workflows into Pointerly.
Adding the app (required)
- Sign in to Pointerly and open Dashboard > Settings > Extension.
- Install the extension from the Chrome Web Store.
- Return to Pointerly and click Connect Extension.
- Complete extension authentication to bind your browser session with your active Pointerly team.
- Confirm status is Connected before creating links from store pages.
Usage (required)
Generate affiliate links in-page
Use case: Create tracked links while browsing product listings.
Prerequisites:
- Extension is connected in Pointerly settings.
- Team has at least one valid affiliate tag configured.
- Open a supported store product page.
- Launch the Pointerly extension.
- Generate link and confirm selected affiliate tag.
- Copy link or save it to Pointerly workflows.
Sync creator opportunities
Use case: Keep Creator Connections opportunities visible in your workspace without manual copy-paste.
Prerequisites:
- Extension connected to the correct team workspace.
- Creator Connections feature enabled for the team.
- Open extension from supported marketplace context.
- Run sync action for opportunities.
- Validate imported opportunities in Dashboard workflows.
Removing the app (required)
Disconnect from Pointerly
- Open Settings > Extension.
- Click Disconnect.
- Confirm status changes from Connected to not connected.
Remove from browser
- Open Chrome extension manager.
- Select Pointerly extension.
- Choose Remove and confirm.
Deauthorization implications
- Extension can no longer create or sync links.
- Existing links and records in Pointerly remain available.
- Reconnection requires a new auth flow.
Troubleshooting
Extension not detected
- Confirm you are using Google Chrome.
- Verify extension is installed and enabled.
- Reload Pointerly settings page and retry detection.
Connect flow fails
- Ensure you are signed into the intended team workspace.
- Retry connect from settings and complete auth prompt.
- If issue persists, contact support@pointerly.io.