# Refer a Friend
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**Difficulty:** ๐ข Beginner ยท **Reading time:** \~5 min
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**Open this page in your dashboard:** [**Go to Refer a Friend โ**](https://dashboard.sellermagnet.com/refer)
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## ๐ Overview
The **Refer a Friend** program rewards you for spreading the word about SellerMagnet. When a fellow Amazon seller signs up using your unique referral link and becomes a paying subscriber, both you and the referred friend earn subscription credits.
It is a straightforward way to reduce your own subscription costs while helping other sellers discover tools that improve their business.
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## How It Works
### Step-by-Step Process
| Step | Action |
| ---- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| 1 | Log in to your SellerMagnet dashboard |
| 2 | Navigate to the **Refer a Friend** page (found in your account menu) |
| 3 | Copy your unique referral link |
| 4 | Share the link with Amazon seller friends, communities, or social media |
| 5 | When someone signs up using your link and subscribes to a paid plan |
| 6 | Both you and the referred friend receive subscription credits |
### Reward Structure
| Event | Your Reward | Friend's Reward |
| --------------------------------------- | -------------------------- | ------------------------ |
| Friend signs up (free trial) | No reward yet | Free trial access |
| Friend subscribes to a paid plan | Subscription credit | Subscription credit |
| Friend maintains subscription (ongoing) | Recurring credit per cycle | Standard pricing applies |
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**Pro tip:** The best time to refer fellow sellers is during Amazon seller meetups, Facebook groups, and online forums where sellers discuss tools. Your personal recommendation carries more weight than any advertisement.
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## Your Referral Dashboard
The Refer a Friend page displays:
| Element | Description |
| ---------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Referral link** | Your unique URL with a copy button |
| **Total referrals** | Number of people who signed up using your link |
| **Active subscribers** | Number of referrals who are currently on paid plans |
| **Credits earned** | Total subscription credits earned to date |
| **Pending credits** | Credits from referrals in trial period (not yet converted) |
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## Sharing Your Referral Link
### Recommended Channels
| Channel | Tips |
| ------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| **Amazon seller groups** | Share in Facebook, Reddit, or Discord seller communities |
| **Direct message** | Send to sellers you know personally |
| **Email signature** | Add your referral link to your business email signature |
| **YouTube / Blog** | Mention SellerMagnet in your content with your referral link |
| **Seller conferences** | Share your link at networking events and meetups |
| **Social media** | Post about your experience with SellerMagnet and include your link |
### Sharing Best Practices
1. **Lead with value:** Explain how SellerMagnet has helped your business before sharing the link.
2. **Be specific:** Mention which features (Sourcer, Repricer, Review Requester) you find most useful.
3. **Be authentic:** Personal recommendations convert better than generic promotion.
4. **Follow community rules:** Some groups prohibit referral links. Check group rules first.
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## Terms and Conditions
| Rule | Details |
| --------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Eligible referrer** | Any active SellerMagnet subscriber |
| **Eligible referral** | Must be a new user who has never had a SellerMagnet account |
| **Credit activation** | Credits apply once the referred friend subscribes to a paid plan |
| **Self-referral** | Not permitted; creating accounts to refer yourself is prohibited |
| **Credit expiration** | Credits do not expire as long as your account remains active |
| **Maximum referrals** | No cap; refer as many friends as you like |
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**Warning:** Abuse of the referral program (self-referral, fake accounts, spam) results in disqualification and removal of all earned credits. SellerMagnet reserves the right to modify program terms.
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## ๐ฏ Realistic Example
**Scenario:** You are an experienced Amazon seller who mentors three newer sellers in your local seller meetup group.
1. You share your referral link with all three.
2. Seller A signs up immediately and starts a free trial.
3. Seller B signs up the following week.
4. After their trials, both Seller A and Seller B subscribe to the Professional plan.
5. You earn subscription credits for both conversions.
6. Seller C decides not to sign up: no credit earned, no penalty.
Over 12 months, if each referred seller maintains their subscription, you accumulate enough credits to significantly offset your own subscription cost.
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## โ FAQ
Where do I find my referral link?
Navigate to the Refer a Friend page from your account menu or dashboard. Your unique link is displayed at the top of the page with a copy button.
When do I receive my credits?
Credits are applied to your account once the referred friend subscribes to a paid plan. Trial signups do not generate credits.
Can I track who signed up using my link?
You can see the total count of signups and conversions. Individual referral identities are kept private for privacy reasons.
Do credits apply to any subscription plan?
Yes. Credits reduce the cost of whatever plan you are currently subscribed to.
What if my friend cancels their subscription?
Your one-time credit for the initial conversion is retained. Recurring credits (if applicable) stop when the referred friend's subscription ends.
Can I combine referral credits with promotional discounts?
Yes, unless stated otherwise in specific promotional terms. Credits and discounts are typically stackable.
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## โก๏ธ What's Next?
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[Affiliate Program](/resources/affiliate-program.md)
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[Plans & Billing](/resources/plans-and-billing.md)
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