Spur's referral program lets you earn 20% recurring commission for up to 12 months on every business you refer. Whether you're a creator, agency, or Spur user, you can share your unique referral link and get paid monthly.
This guide explains how the program works, how to get started, and how to track your earnings.
How the Referral Program Works
Step 1: Share Your Referral Link
When you join the referral program, you'll get a unique referral link (e.g., https://www.spurnow.com/?ref=bobku8).
Share this link with:
Clients or friends who could benefit from Spur
Your social media audience
Your email list or community
Step 2: Someone Clicks Your Link
When someone clicks your link, they're taken to the Spur homepage. From there, they can sign up for an account.
Step 3: They Sign Up and Start a Paid Plan
For a referral to count, the person must:
Sign up for Spur
Complete onboarding
Start a paid plan (not a trial) within 30 days of clicking your link
Once they start paying, they become your referral.
Step 4: You Earn Commission
You'll earn 20% of their monthly subscription for up to 12 months (as long as they remain a paying customer).
Commission range:
Minimum: $29/year (if they're on the AI Acquire plan at $15/month)
Maximum: $374/year (if they're on the AI Max plan at $399/month)
If your referral upgrades or downgrades their plan during the 12 months, your commission adjusts accordingly.
Getting Started
Step 1: Access the Referral Section
Log in to Spur
Click on the Referral icon in the left sidebar (between Database and Settings)
Step 2: Copy Your Referral Link
On the referral dashboard, you'll see your unique referral link. Click Copy to copy it to your clipboard.
You can also share it directly on:
Twitter
Facebook
WhatsApp
Step 3: Customize Your Referral Token (Optional and can be done through firstpromoter)
By default, your referral link will have a random token (e.g., ?ref=9er1ot). You can customize this to make it more memorable.
Steps:
Click Customize Token on FirstPromoter
Enter your desired token (e.g.,
yournameoryourbrand)Click Save
Warning: Changing your referral token will invalidate any links you've already shared.
Step 4: Create Multiple Referral Links (Optional and can be done through firstpromoter)
If you want to track performance across different channels (e.g., Instagram vs. email), you can create multiple referral links.
Click + New Link to generate a new referral link with a unique token.
Tracking Your Performance
Dashboard Overview
The referral dashboard shows:
Metric | What It Means |
Clicks | How many people clicked your referral link |
Signups | How many people signed up for Spur |
Referrals | How many people started a paid plan |
Customers | How many active paying customers you've referred |
Viewing Detailed Stats
To see more detailed analytics, visit your FirstPromoter dashboard:
Log in using the email associated with your Spur account
If it's your first time, use Forgot Password to set up your account (it was created automatically when you joined the referral program)
On FirstPromoter, you can:
View detailed referral and commission data
Track clicks, signups, and conversions
See earnings over time
Manage your payout method
Managing Payouts
When Do I Get Paid?
Payouts are processed monthly on the 7th of each month. You'll get paid for commissions earned in the previous month.
Payout terms:
Schedule: Monthly, on the 7th
Minimum payout: $10
If your balance is below $10, it rolls over to the next month.
How to Set Up Your Payout Method
Click on Payouts
Click + Set Payout Method
Choose your preferred method:
PayPal
Wise
Bank transfer
Enter your details and click Add
You must set up a payout method before receiving any payments.
Viewing Your Earnings
On the referral dashboard in Spur, you'll see:
Due in 15 Days Ago – Commission that will be paid out soon
Total Unpaid – Commission earned but not yet paid
Total Paid – Total commission you've received
For more detailed earnings breakdowns, check your FirstPromoter dashboard.
Referral States Explained
Your referrals can be in different states:
State | What It Means |
Signup | Person signed up but hasn't started a paid plan yet |
Lead | Person clicked your link but hasn't signed up yet |
Active / Paying | Person is on a paid plan and you're earning commission |
Cancelled | Person cancelled their plan (you stop earning commission) |
You can filter referrals by state on the Referrals tab in FirstPromoter.
Commission States
Commissions also have states:
State | What It Means |
Pending | Commission is earned but waiting to be approved |
Approved | Commission is approved and will be paid on the next payout date |
Denied | Commission was denied |
You can view commission details on the Commissions tab in FirstPromoter.
Adding Manual Referrals
If you referred someone but the referral wasn't tracked automatically (e.g., they signed up directly without clicking your link), you can submit a manual referral.
Steps:
Go to your referral dashboard in Spur
Scroll to Add Referral
Click + New Referral
Enter the referral's details
Submit for review
Manual referrals are reviewed by the Spur team and approved if valid.
Creator Toolkit
Spur provides free resources to help you promote:
Brand Assets
Logos (transparent and white background)
Vertical banners
Cover photos
Pitch deck (PDF)
Creator Videos
Reels and YouTube videos from other creators promoting Spur
Use these for inspiration or reshare them with your own commentary
Content Ideas
Spur vs ManyChat comparisons
Instagram Message Ads + Spur tutorials
Comment automation demos
Live chat setup guides
Case Studies
Real estate: How House Hunt cut cost per lead by 35%
Fashion: The Quirky Naari's AI agent success
Health & wellness: Creator automation results
These resources are available in the Creator Toolkit section on the referral page in Spur.
Rules and Guidelines
What You Can Do:
✅ Share your referral link on social media
✅ Create content (reels, videos, blog posts) about Spur
✅ Run ads on social platforms (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, etc.)
✅ Send your link via email or DMs
What You Can't Do:
❌ Bid on Spur brand keywords in search engines (e.g., "Spur WhatsApp automation")
For any other questions about promotion guidelines, contact the Spur team.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When will I get my referral award?
A: You'll get paid at the end of the 1st and 2nd billing cycle after your referral starts a paid plan. For example, if someone signs up on January 15th, you'll get your first commission payout in early March (after their February billing cycle).
Q: How can I promote my referral link?
A: There are multiple ways:
Share it directly with clients or friends who could benefit from Spur
Create content (reels, videos, posts) and include your referral link
Run ads on social platforms and link to your referral URL
Send it to your email list or community
Q: What if someone signs up but doesn't use my link?
A: You can submit a manual referral by clicking + New Referral on your dashboard. Provide their details, and the Spur team will review it.
Q: Does commission change if someone upgrades their plan?
A: Yes. If your referral upgrades or downgrades their plan during the 12 months, your commission adjusts to match their new subscription amount.
Q: What happens after 12 months?
A: Commission stops after 12 months, even if your referral continues using Spur. However, if you refer multiple businesses, you'll have ongoing monthly commissions from different referrals.
Q: Can I see which specific person signed up through my link?
A: Yes. Go to the Referrals tab on your FirstPromoter dashboard to see a list of everyone who signed up through your link and their current status.
Become a Partner
If you're an agency or creator who regularly works with ecommerce brands, you can apply to become a Spur Partner. Partners get additional benefits and support for bringing multiple clients to Spur.
To apply:
Scroll to the Become a Partner section on the referral page
Click Apply to become a partner
Fill out the application form
For more information, click View partner directory to see other Spur partners.
Need Help?
If you have questions about the referral program, payouts, or tracking:
Visit spurnow.firstpromoter.com for detailed analytics
Ready to start earning? Copy your referral link and share it today! 🚀