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# Edit the Global Commission

> Change the default fee your marketplace takes on every sale.

> Set the commission that applies whenever no specific rule matches a sale.

## Overview

The global commission is the default fee applied to every sale across the marketplace. When no commission rule matches a sale, this is the fee that is used. You can charge either a percentage of the order total or a fixed amount.

## Step 1: Open the commissions settings

1. Go to "Settings" in the sidebar.
2. Select "Commissions".

The "Global Commission" section shows the current default fee.

## Step 2: Open the edit window

1. Click the icon in the "Global Commission" section header.
2. Choose "Edit" from the dropdown.

## Step 3: Set the fee

In the side window that opens, set:

* "Type". Choose "Percentage" to charge a percentage of the order total, or "Fixed" to charge a set amount per order.
* "Value". For a percentage, enter a number between 0 and 100. For a fixed fee, enter an amount for each store currency.
* "Tax included". If checked, commission is calculated on the total including tax. If unchecked, tax is excluded and goes entirely to the store.
* "Shipping included". If checked, commission is calculated on the total including shipping. If unchecked, shipping fees go entirely to the store.

## Step 4: Save

Click "Save". The new global commission applies immediately to any sale that no rule overrides.

## Next steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Create a commission rule" href="/user-guide/admin/commissions/how-tos/create-a-commission-rule">
    Override the global commission for specific stores or products.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>