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Create a referral link for collaborators

Generate a referral code that partners can use so distribution and revenue-sharing start from a trackable link instead of an informal agreement.

Updated 2026-03-04~3 min3 steps
Walkthrough cover for creating a referral link

Referral links turn collaborator intent into a concrete, attributable invitation path.

What this walkthrough covers

What this feature does

This walkthrough creates a shareable referral path for collaborators.

Why people use it

If your collaborations live only in messages or verbal promises, they are hard to track and easy to misunderstand.

A referral link makes the collaboration concrete:

  • it gives the partner something real to share,
  • it gives you a consistent entry path,
  • it makes the relationship easier to explain later.

Step-by-step

How the flow works

Step 1

Open the creator settings area

Goal: Go to the place where referrals and collaborator-facing controls live.

Why it matters: This keeps referral setup tied to the rest of your creator business settings.

Route: /settings/creator

Creator settings before any referral code exists
The walkthrough begins in the actual referral panel before a code has been generated.

The walkthrough begins in the actual referral panel before a code has been generated.

Step 2

Generate the referral code

Goal: Create a shareable code or link for partners.

Why it matters: A concrete code makes collaboration operational and attributable.

Route: /settings/creator

Creator settings while a new referral code is being created
This step captures the in-app generation action instead of a generic dashboard view.

This step captures the in-app generation action instead of a generic dashboard view.

Step 3

Use the resulting link in outreach

Goal: Move from setup to actual collaborator distribution.

Why it matters: The link matters only if it becomes part of the partner’s actual invitation or promotion flow.

Route: /settings/creator

Creator settings after the referral code and invite link are available
The final step shows the share-ready state after a live referral code exists.

The final step shows the share-ready state after a live referral code exists.

Common questions

What people usually ask

Can I make more than one referral code later?

The important thing in this walkthrough is learning the path and the result. How many codes you maintain later depends on how you organize collaborators.

Who should receive this link?

Publishers, co-creators, or partners who are genuinely helping distribute the offer and need a clear entry point.

What happens next

Once this walkthrough makes sense, move directly into the next related flow instead of stopping at the explanation layer.

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