> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://support.workbolt.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# How It Works

> How the WorkBolt referral program works, from sharing your link to earning bonuses.

## Overview

The WorkBolt referral program lets you earn cash bonuses by inviting others to join the platform. When someone signs up through your unique referral link and completes the required work, you get paid.

## Step-by-step process

<Steps>
  <Step title="Get your referral link">
    Go to the **Referrals** page in your dashboard. Your unique referral link is displayed at the bottom of the page with your personal referral code.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Share it">
    Share your link using any of the built-in options:

    * **Copy** the link to your clipboard and paste it anywhere
    * **Share** using your device's native share menu (SMS, email, messaging apps)
    * **Invite via LinkedIn** with a one-click share button
  </Step>

  <Step title="Your referral signs up">
    When someone clicks your link and creates a WorkBolt account, they're automatically attributed to you. You'll see them appear in your referrals list with a **Signed Up** status.
  </Step>

  <Step title="They start working">
    Your referral goes through onboarding, applies to projects, and begins submitting work. Their status updates as they progress: **Signed Up** → **Applying** → **Under Review**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="You earn your bonus">
    Once your referral completes the required number of approved submissions within the referral window, their status changes to **Hired** and your bonus is credited.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Referral statuses

Track your referrals' progress through these stages:

| Status           | What it means                                                        |
| ---------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Signed Up**    | Your referral created an account but hasn't started applying yet     |
| **Applying**     | Your referral is in the process of completing applications           |
| **Under Review** | Your referral has submissions being reviewed — your bonus is pending |
| **Hired**        | Your referral met the requirements — your bonus has been earned      |
| **Expired**      | The referral window closed before requirements were met              |

## Tracking your referrals

The Referrals dashboard gives you full visibility:

* **Total Earned** — your cumulative referral bonus earnings
* **Pending** — bonuses waiting for referrals to finish their submissions
* **Status tabs** — filter referrals by status (All, Signed Up, Applying, Under Review, Hired, Expired)
* **Search** — find specific referrals by name or email
* **Progress tracker** — see how many approved submissions each referral has completed (e.g., 1/3)
* **Expiration countdown** — days remaining for each active referral

<Info>
  Your referral link and bonus amount are always visible in the fixed bar at the bottom of the Referrals page. You can copy or share it at any time.
</Info>