BYOB Referral Program — Invite Friends, Earn Free Credits
Building websites with AI is better when you bring friends along. BYOB's referral program rewards you with free credits every time someone signs up and starts building through your unique referral link. No caps, no catches — just free credits for sharing something you already use.
How the referral program works
Every BYOB user gets a unique referral link from their dashboard. When someone clicks your link and creates an account, the system tracks the referral automatically. You earn credits at two milestones:
Milestone 1 — Friend signs up: +5 credits for youThe moment your friend creates their BYOB account through your referral link, 5 credits are added to your balance. They don't need to do anything else. Just signing up earns you credits.
Milestone 2 — Friend makes first purchase: +10 credits for youWhen your referred friend buys their first credits on BYOB, you earn an additional 10 credits. That's 15 total credits per successful referral — enough to generate an entire landing page or deploy multiple projects.
Where to find your referral link
Your referral link is available in two places inside BYOB:
Dashboard header
After logging in, look for the Invite button in the top navigation bar of your dashboard. Click it to reveal a dropdown with:
- •A summary of referral rewards (+5 on signup, +10 on first payment)
- •A Copy Referral Link button that copies your unique link to clipboard
Profile page
Head to your profile page for a more detailed referral overview:
- •Your unique referral link with a copy button
- •A share button for native sharing (mobile)
- •Total referrals count
- •Credits earned from signups vs. payments
- •A log of all your referrals with their status
What your referral link looks like
Your referral link follows this format:
https://byob.studio/auth/signin?ref=YOUR_UNIQUE_CODEEach user gets a unique referral code automatically when they create their account. The code is permanent — your link never changes, so feel free to bookmark it or save it for future sharing.
Step-by-step: How to refer a friend
- 1.Log in to BYOB at byob.studio
- 2.Click the Invite button in your dashboard header
- 3.Copy your referral link using the button in the dropdown
- 4.Share it via text, email, social media, or wherever your friends hang out
- 5.Earn credits when they sign up and when they make their first purchase
Where to share your referral link
Some ideas to maximize your referrals:
Social media
Post about your experience with BYOB on Twitter/X, LinkedIn, or Facebook. Include your referral link naturally — people trust personal recommendations more than ads. Example post: "Been building websites with BYOB lately and it's been a game-changer. AI generates the whole app from a single prompt. If you want to try it, here's my link (we both get free credits): [your link]"Developer communities
Share in relevant Reddit communities, Discord servers, or Slack groups where people discuss web development, AI tools, or no-code platforms. Make sure to follow community rules about self-promotion.Direct messages
Know someone who's been meaning to build a website? Send them your link directly. Personal referrals have the highest conversion rate.Blog posts and tutorials
If you write about web development or AI tools, mention BYOB with your referral link. Create a tutorial showing how you built something with BYOB and include the link at the end.YouTube and video content
Creating content about BYOB? Drop your referral link in the video description. Viewers who try BYOB through your link earn you credits.Credit rewards breakdown
Here's a clear breakdown of what you earn per referral:
| Event | Credits earned | When it happens |
|---|---|---|
| Friend signs up | +5 credits | Immediately on account creation |
| Friend's first purchase | +10 credits | When they buy their first credits |
| Total per referral | 15 credits |
To put this in perspective, 15 credits from a single referral can cover:
- •3 deployments to production (5 credits each)
- •One AI-powered page edit (10-25 credits)
- •Part of a landing page build (50-80 credits total)
Referral credit details
Do referral credits expire? Referral credits are added to your main credit balance and follow the same policies. Earned credits work exactly like purchased credits. Is there a referral limit? No. Refer 5 people or 500 — you earn credits for every single one. There's no cap on how many people you can refer or how many credits you can earn. Do referred users get anything? Yes. When referred users make their first purchase, they receive 10 bonus credits on top of what they bought. Both sides benefit. Can I refer myself? No. The system uses unique referral codes tied to your account. Creating multiple accounts to self-refer violates BYOB's terms of service. When do credits appear? Credits are awarded instantly. As soon as your friend signs up or makes their first purchase, the credits show up in your balance. No approval delay.Tracking your referrals
Your BYOB profile page shows a complete referral dashboard:
- •Total referred: How many people signed up through your link
- •Signup credits earned: Credits from friend signups (5 each)
- •Payment credits earned: Credits from friend purchases (10 each)
- •Referral log: A detailed list showing each referred user and their status
Why BYOB's referral program stands out
Most referral programs in the AI tool space offer small discounts or percentage-based rewards that expire quickly. BYOB's program is different:
- •Immediate rewards: Credits are added instantly, no waiting period
- •No expiration on earned credits: Use them whenever you want
- •Generous amounts: 15 credits per fully-converted referral is significant
- •Simple structure: Two tiers, clear rewards, no fine print
- •Unlimited referrals: No cap on earnings
- •Both sides win: Referred users also get bonus credits
How referral credits compare to credit costs
To understand the value, here's what credits cost:
| Region | Cost | Referral value |
|---|---|---|
| India | ₹1 per credit | 15 credits = ₹15 saved per referral |
| International | $1 per 100 credits | 15 credits = $0.15 saved per referral |
For active community members, content creators, or developers with large networks, referral credits can significantly reduce or even eliminate building costs.
Tips for maximizing referral earnings
- 1.Be genuine: Share BYOB because you actually use it, not just for credits. Authentic recommendations convert better.
- 2.Show, don't tell: Build something cool with BYOB first, then share the result alongside your referral link. Seeing a real project is more convincing than a feature list.
- 3.Target the right audience: Share with people who actually need to build websites — freelancers, startup founders, small business owners, students learning web development.
- 4.Time it right: Share when BYOB launches new features or when you complete an impressive project. Fresh excitement drives more signups.
- 5.Follow up: If someone clicks your link but doesn't sign up, a gentle follow-up message can help. Offer to help them get started.
- 6.Create content: Write blog posts, record tutorials, or share screenshots of your BYOB projects. Content with referral links generates passive referrals over time.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if my referral was tracked?
Check your profile page in BYOB. Every successful referral appears in your referral log with the date and status. If your friend signed up but doesn't appear, make sure they used your exact referral link.
Can I change my referral code?
No. Your referral code is generated automatically and tied to your account permanently. This ensures consistency — links you've shared in the past will always work.
What if my friend already has a BYOB account?
Referral credits only apply to new account signups. If your friend already has an account, the referral won't be tracked. Only new users signing up through your link qualify.
Do referral credits stack with starter credits?
Yes. New users receive starter credits when they create an account. Referral bonus credits are separate and stack on top of any other credits in the account.
Can I use referral credits for anything?
Yes. Referral credits work exactly like purchased credits. Use them for AI code generation, deployments, voice commands, vision processing — everything credits normally cover.
Ready to start earning? Log in to BYOB, grab your referral link from the dashboard, and start sharing. Every friend who joins puts free credits in your account. Get Your Referral Link →
