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Go directly to this feature in your dashboard.
This feature requires a Basic or Pro plan.
How it works
You set a goal (for example, 100 new invites), define a reward for reaching it, and optionally a deadline. The platform snapshots current invite counts when the program is created, so only new invites from that point forward count toward the goal. Members can check progress at any time by typing/referral in Discord.
Creating a program
- Go to Growth → Referral Program
- Click Create Program
- Fill in:
- Program name — something memorable (e.g. “Summer Invite Drive”)
- Description — explain what it’s about and why members should participate
- Invite goal — how many new invites are needed to unlock the reward
- Reward — select from your rewards catalog or type a custom reward. If you type a custom one you can check Save to rewards catalog to add it for future use.
- End date (optional) — create urgency by setting a deadline
- Click Create — the program is live immediately and the leaderboard starts fresh
Tracking progress
The program page shows:- Current invite count vs. the goal (only invites since the program started)
- A progress bar that fills as new invites come in
- A leaderboard titled after your program showing each member’s invite count during the program
The /referral Discord command
Members can type /referral in any channel to see a live update of the active program — including the progress bar, reward, and top inviters. No need to visit the dashboard.
Starting a new program
Only one program can be active at a time. Creating a new program automatically ends the current one and resets the leaderboard to zero. Past programs are shown in the Past Programs section for reference.Tips
- Make the reward specific. “VIP role for the top inviter + shoutout every week” motivates more than “something special.”
- Announce the program in multiple channels when you launch it.
- Post
/referralprogress updates regularly — seeing the bar at 80% pushes people to close the gap.
Only invites tracked through Apetopia’s Invite Tracking system count toward the goal. Make sure the Discord Bot is connected and Invite Tracking is enabled before launching a Referral Program.

