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Overview

Refer-a-friend programs are a specific type of referral program where both the referrer AND the referred friend receive rewards. This double-sided incentive creates viral growth loops.

How It Works

Setting Up Refer-a-Friend

Step 1: Create the Program

  1. Navigate to Programs → Create Program
  2. Select Refer-a-Friend Program
  3. Configure your program name and branding

Step 2: Configure Double-Sided Rewards

Set up rewards for both parties:

Common Reward Configurations

Classic double-sided cash/credit reward.
  • Referrer: $20 account credit on friend’s purchase
  • Friend: $20 off first order
Give discount percentages to both parties.
  • Referrer: 25% off next order
  • Friend: 25% off first order
Great for subscription products.
  • Referrer: 1 month free
  • Friend: 1 month free trial

Embeddable Signup Forms

Pop-up Form

Add a pop-up signup form to your website:

Embedded Form

Embed a signup form directly in your page:

API Integration

Register a Referral

When a friend signs up through a referral:

Check Referral Status

Response:

Sharing Options

Enable multiple sharing methods for referrers:

Email Sharing

Pre-populated email template:

Social Sharing

Add social sharing buttons:

Tracking & Analytics

Monitor your refer-a-friend program performance:

Fraud Prevention

Protect your program from abuse:

Email Verification

Require email verification before rewards

IP Limits

Limit sign-ups from same IP address

Purchase Requirement

Only reward after actual purchase

Manual Review

Flag suspicious referrals for review

Next Steps

Transactions

Track purchases and conversions

Rewards

Configure commission structures