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Referral code
A referral code is a short, human-typable code tied to an affiliate's campaign. When a user enters it in an app, Attribloom resolves it to the affiliate and mints the appAccountToken, giving a deterministic attribution path when a click cannot be matched.
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A user can enter a referral code when signed link context is unavailable after installation. Together with user-initiated paste, it provides explicit referral evidence. IP-based matching is retired; missing evidence stays unattributed.
Resolving an explicit code returns an appAccountToken and, when configured, an optional offer code. Store this context separately for each app account. Apply required permission checks, and keep purchasing and entitlement restoration available if attribution fails.
Frequently asked
How is a referral code different from a tracking link?
A tracking link is a URL the prospect clicks; a referral code is a short string the user types in the app. Both resolve to the same affiliate, and the code is a backstop when a click was not captured.
Is a referral code required?
No. A signed referral link or user-initiated paste can also supply explicit evidence. If none is available, the purchase remains unattributed.