DreamHost affiliate program

74B#153 overall · #13 in Infrastructure ✓ verified Oct 13, 2026

DreamHost is an independent, employee-owned web hosting company with shared web hosting, managed WordPress hosting (DreamPress), VPS, dedicated servers and Remixer, an AI website builder. The affiliate program pays a flat commission per approved referral, set by product and billing term, from $15 up to $1,000. Commissions clear after a 97-day holding period and are paid monthly by direct bank transfer with no minimum payout. High-volume affiliates can get custom commission tiers.

Commission details: A flat amount per approved referral, set by product and billing term: for example Web Hosting Launch $15 monthly or $50 for 1 year, up to $1,000 for DreamPress 20 on a 3-year term. Commissions are approved after a 97-day holding period if the referral does not cancel or miss a payment. Custom tiers for high-volume affiliates.

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Restrictions

• No bidding on DreamHost branded keywords on search engines
• No outranking DreamHost's internal paid search ad on any keywords
• No direct linking to dreamhost.com from paid search ads, and no dreamhost.com as a display URL
• Coupon, deal and discount-focused sites are subject to initial and ongoing approval

Who it suits

• Bloggers and small businesses starting a website
• WordPress sites that need managed hosting
• Developers who need a VPS or dedicated server

FAQ

How much does DreamHost pay affiliates?

DreamHost pays $15 to $1,000 one-time.

What is the DreamHost affiliate cookie duration?

30 days.

Is the DreamHost affiliate program legit?

Yes — its terms were verified against the official program page on October 13, 2026.

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