# Referrals

The referral system incentivizes users to bring new creators to the platform by offering a commission on the earnings of referred creators.

This can be a cost-effective alternative to traditional marketing campaigns, depending on your niche.

## How Referrals Work

- When a user refers someone who signs up as a creator and sells content, the referrer earns a percentage of the creator's earnings.
- The referral commission is paid by the platform owner, not the referred creator.
- Users can generate and share their unique referral link from `Settings > Referral`.

## Configuring Referrals

You can configure referral settings in the admin panel, at `Payments > Referrals`, being able to set options like:

1. The percentage of earnings that referrers will receive.
2. The time limit for which referral commissions are valid.
3. Any monetary cap for referral payouts.

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**Notes:**

• Consider setting realistic percentage and time limits to balance user incentives with platform sustainability.<br />
• Evaluate if referral commissions are a better fit for your platform's growth strategy compared to marketing campaigns.
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