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Understand Referrals

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Updated May 2026
Referrals let creators bring more people into distributeme once their own account is ready. Referral access unlocks after you connect a social account, and you earn when the people you refer activate on distributeme. The best referrals are simple: share them with people who genuinely fit the platform and explain the activation rules clearly.
1

Unlock Your Referral Access

Referrals unlock after you connect a social account. Once they are available in your account, open the referral area and use the link or details provided there.

2

Share With Relevant People

Share referrals with people who are a real fit for creator work or with brands that are genuinely likely to use the platform. Low-fit referrals do not help anyone.

3

Explain Activation Clearly

Referred creators activate after they connect an account with 1,000 followers. Referred brands activate after they fund a campaign with real money. Use that language so you do not overpromise what happens next.

Best Practices
  • Share referrals with people who can complete setup
  • Explain the activation rules exactly as distributeme uses them
  • Use the referral information shown inside distributeme
  • Avoid promising reward details that are not visible in distributeme
Common Mistakes to Avoid
  • Promising a referral reward before distributeme confirms it
  • Sharing with people who are not a fit for creator work
  • Treating referrals as campaign invitations

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I promise someone a referral reward?

No. Only use the reward or status details that are currently shown in distributeme.

When does a referred creator activate?

A referred creator activates after connecting an account with 1,000 followers.

When does a referred brand activate?

A referred brand activates after they fund their first campaign.

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