> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.partnero.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Enable auto-payouts without requests By default, affiliate partners have to **manually request payouts** after reaching the set payout threshold. With the auto-payouts setting, you can **automatically create payout requests** without requiring partners to request them. Additionally, you can choose whether these requests should be auto-approved and paid immediately or require manual review and approval before payment is processed. *** ### How auto-payouts work If auto-payouts and automatic approval are enabled: * Payouts are automatically processed on the **set schedule**. * Partners will be paid as soon as they reach the **payout threshold amount**. * **No manual request is needed** from the partner. If auto-payouts are enabled, but automatic approval is not enabled: * Payout requests are **automatically created** when partners reach the payout threshold amount. * Program owner has to **review and approve** payout requests. * Payouts are processed on the **set schedule**. > 💡 **Important**: Auto payouts will only be processed when affiliates have added their payout information in the Partner Portal. This ensures payments are sent securely and to the correct destination. *** ### **Requirements for auto-payouts** To enable auto-payouts, you must have at least one of the following payout automation methods configured: * [PayPal or Wise payout automation](/knowledge-base/payout-management/payout-automation) * [Intermediary payouts](/knowledge-base/payout-management/intermediary-payouts) **Note:** This option is not available if you're using manual payouts outside of Partnero or processing payouts without a schedule. *** ### **How to enable auto-payouts** 1. Go to **Settings** under **Program**. Scroll down to **Payout Settings**. 2. Toggle the **Enable a\*\*\*\*uto-payouts without requests** option to enable automatic processing: 3. You can also enable automatic approval by toggling the setting: 4. Click **Update** to save changes. This documentation is built and hosted on [Mintlify](https://mintlify.com), a developer documentation platform.