Overview
Referral Codes are used to track user acquisition and assign each new user to the correct affiliate or referrer. Referral Codes are managed through the Referral Section in the DeGaming Backoffice and applied during the registration process.
This guide explains how each method works and how to use them in daily operations.
Kinds of Referral Codes
Refer a Friend (RAF) - when using a referral code of another player (referrer)
Scaleo* - when using a referral code of an affiliate (promoter)
Please note that adding referral codes directly in the Scaleo system is now obsolete, both kinds are to be created via the DeGaming Backoffice.
Attribution Methods
Referral Link (Automatic Attribution)
This method is used when a user signs up through an affiliate or referrer link.
How it works
An affiliate or referrer shares a unique tracking link
The user clicks the link and registers
The system captures the referral data
The user is automatically assigned to that affiliate or referrer
Referral Code (Manual Attribution)
This method is used when a user does not come through a link but still needs to be tracked.
How it works
A user enters a referral code during registration
The system matches the code to an affiliate or referrer
The user is assigned to that affiliate or referrer
When to use
Streamers mentioning codes live
YouTube or social content
Campaigns without clickable links
Creating a Referral Code
All codes are created through the Referrals section in the DeGaming Backoffice.
Each code must be unique, irrespective of whether it’s a RAF or a Scaleo kind referral code.
Steps for Scaleo
Go to Referrals → Create
Enter a unique Code*
Set Kind to Scaleo
Set Status to Active
Select the Affiliate
Assign the relevant Offer
Set Start and End Dates if needed
Add a short Description
Attach a Commission Plan
Click Create
Steps for RAF (Refer a Friend)
Go to Referrals → Create
Enter a unique Code*
Set Kind to RAF (Refer A Friend)
Set the Account (referrer)
Set a Commission rate
Click Create
*Each code must be unique, irrespective of whether it’s a RAF or a Scaleo kind referral code
Using Codes in Campaigns
Each partner should have a unique code.
Usage
Share the affiliate link for direct tracking
Share the referral code for manual entry
Use both to ensure full coverage
This ensures all users are attributed even if they do not use a link.
Registration Flow
During sign up:
If a user comes through a referral link → affiliate or referrer is assigned automatically
If a user enters a referral code → affiliate or referrer is assigned based on the code
The system records the attribution and sends it to the DeGaming Backoffice (and Scaleo in case of Scaleo kind referral code) for reporting.
Tracking via Scaleo
Affiliate referral codes are visible in the DeGaming Portal.
Operators can:
Search for and filter referral codes
Add Promo Code is obsolete, creating a referral code is to be done in the Backoffice
Tracking via Backoffice
All referral codes are visible in the DeGaming Backoffice.
Operators can:
Create referral codes
Edit or view existing referral codes