---
title: "How does the referral program work?"
canonical: "https://www.handwritingocr.com/help/how-does-the-referral-program-work"
updatedDate: "2026-06-22T00:00:00.000Z"
description: "Earn 20% bonus credits when you refer someone — both you and your referee get rewarded when they purchase credits."
category: "Account"
---

When you refer someone using your personal referral link, both you and your referee earn bonus credits.

## How it works

1. Share your referral link from [your affiliate page](https://dashboard.handwritingocr.com/affiliate)
2. When someone purchases credits using your link, you both get a 20% bonus

**Example:** You share your link with a friend. They purchase 100 credits — they receive 120 credits total (100 + 20% bonus), and you receive 20 credits.

You can track your referral earnings on your [affiliate page](https://dashboard.handwritingocr.com/affiliate).

## Affiliate program (cash earnings)

If you have a legitimate audience to share with (blog, community, social following), you can apply to earn cash instead of credits. The affiliate program pays 20% of purchases in cash rather than bonus credits.

To apply, visit your [affiliate page](https://dashboard.handwritingocr.com/affiliate) and submit an application describing your audience. This program is designed for content creators and community leaders.