> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Refer & Earn

> Step-by-step guide on how customers can refer friends and earn rewards in Ziovy.

# Refer & Earn

The **Refer & Earn** program in Ziovy helps your brand grow through word-of-mouth by rewarding both existing customers and the friends they invite.

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## 1. Access the Referral Program

Customers can open the **Rewards Widget** on your store and navigate to the **Refer a Friend** section.\
Here, they’ll see their **unique referral link** or **invite code**.

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## 2. Share the Referral Link

Customers can share their referral link with friends via:

* Social media
* Email
* Direct messaging

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## 3. Friend Makes a Purchase

When the referred friend visits your store and completes a purchase using the referral link or code:

* The **new customer** receives their reward (e.g., a discount on first purchase).
* The **referring customer** also earns a reward (e.g., points, coupons, or discounts).

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## 4. Track Rewards

Both referrers and referees can track their rewards directly in the **Rewards Widget** under the **My Rewards** or **Coupons** tab.

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## 5. Apply Rewards at Checkout

Just like regular coupons, referral rewards are applied by entering the code in the **Discount Code** field during checkout.

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## Best Practices

* Offer **dual rewards** (both sender and receiver benefit) to maximize engagement.
* Promote your referral program via email/SMS campaigns to increase visibility.
* Encourage customers to share their link right after a successful purchase.

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## Next Steps

👉 Learn how to [Redeem a Coupon](./redeem) to see how customers use their referral rewards.