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Private Internet Access Affiliate Program

Last verified 8 Oct 2026Official

Tier 1: Up to 33% on new sales and renewals for the customer's lifetime. Tier 2: None.

PIA's official pages say up to 33% and commission on new and recurring sales over a customer's lifetime. 33% is a maximum, not a base rate. The cookie is not published officially; networks commonly list 30 days (third-party figure). Confirm in your dashboard after approval.

Fact box

Tier 1 commission: Up to 33% on new sales and renewals for the customer's lifetime
Tier 2 commission: None
Cookie: Not published
Recurring: Yes
Platform: Kape affiliates (direct)
How to join: Sign up through Kape affiliates (direct), where Private Internet Access runs the program.

Recurring payouts can include eligible renewals or repeat billing. Check the official terms for plan eligibility and how long commissions continue.

Apply to the program Official terms page

Does Private Internet Access pay a second tier?

No. Private Internet Access pays Up to 33% on new sales and renewals for the customer's lifetime on your own referrals only. Recruiting other affiliates earns you nothing extra. If you want a second tier, compare the 2-tier affiliate programs.

Pros

Tier 1 pays Up to 33% on new sales and renewals for the customer's lifetime.
Commissions repeat while the account stays active.
Rates come from the program's own page.

Cons

PIA's official pages say up to 33% and commission on new and recurring sales over a customer's lifetime. 33% is a maximum, not a base rate. The cookie is not published officially; networks commonly list 30 days (third-party figure). Confirm in your dashboard after approval.
Cookie length is not published.
No second tier.

Who it fits

Private Internet Access suits you if your audience already needs vpn/security software and you can show the product in use.

Private Internet Access affiliate program FAQ

Does Private Internet Access have an affiliate program?

Yes, a free direct program run on the Kape affiliates platform.

How much does the PIA affiliate program pay?

Up to 33% on new sales, with commission on recurring sales over the customer's lifetime.

Is the PIA affiliate program 2-tier?

No. PIA pays on your own referrals only.

How long is the PIA affiliate cookie?

Not published on the official page. Networks commonly list 30 days (third-party figure). Confirm in your dashboard after approval.

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Changelog: 2026-10-08: official affiliate and partner pages list up to 33% with lifetime recurring commission. Canonical page: /programs/pia-affiliate-program