> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://storychat.gitbook.io/storychat/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://storychat.gitbook.io/storychat/tutorials/referral.md).

# Referral

## 📢 Invite Friends & Earn 30% of Their Payments!

Storychat offers a “Family Referral System” that lets you **earn up to 30%** of what invited users spend.\
Share your link, grow the community, and get rewarded!

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### 🎁 What You Can Earn

#### 1. 20% from Your Child’s Payments (for 12 months)

* A **Child** is someone who signs up using your invite.
* You'll receive **20% of everything they pay**, for 12 months.

#### 2. 10% from Your Grandchild’s Payments (for 12 months)

* A **Grandchild** is someone invited by your Child.
* You’ll earn **10% of their spending**, also for 12 months.

#### 3. 500 Story Points Bonus

* Every time your **Child makes a purchase**, you’ll get **500 Story Points**.

#### 4. Free Silver Plan for You

* If your **Child subscribes to a paid plan**, you’ll get a **1-month Silver Plan for free** (up to 3 times).

> 💡 Your share is calculated **after platform fees** (like Stripe) are deducted.

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### 🚀 How to Join

#### 🔑 Your Invite Code = Your Username

* When someone signs up and enters your username as their invite code, they become your Child.
* If they invite someone, that user becomes your Grandchild.
* Example link:\
  `https://web.storychat.app/sign-up/yourusername`

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### 🔗 4 Ways to Share

#### 1. **Direct Invite Link**

* Use:\
  `https://web.storychat.app/sign-up/yourusername`
* When someone clicks the link, your code is filled in automatically.

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#### 2. **Character Sharing**

* On any character profile, click the **Share** button.
* A link and preview image are auto-generated.
* Users can chat with the character without signing up.
* If they sign up, your invite code is applied automatically.
* You can even share **other creators' characters** — **you still get the referral earnings!**

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#### 3. **Series Sharing**

* On a series profile, click **Share**.
* Link + image preview is generated automatically.
* New users can read the series without signing up.
* If they register, your invite code is applied.
* Sharing someone else’s series? **You still earn from it!**

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#### 4. **Feed Sharing**

* Click the share icon on any feed post.
* Same behavior: link tracking + automatic invite code.

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### 🧠 Tips for More Earnings

* Share popular or trending characters and series.
* Promoting great content helps creators grow **and** earns you money.
* The more users you bring in, the more you earn!