Referral Status in Velveteen
Updated August 27, 2026
Each referral moves through three states: Pending after your friend signs up, Subscribed once they start a paid plan, and an earned amount once the first successful paid invoice creates your credit. You can track all of them on the Referrals page.
The status tells you where each referral stands and whether your credit has landed.
The three states
Pending
Your friend signed up with your link but has not subscribed yet.
Subscribed
Your friend started a paid plan, and the first paid invoice is still pending or being checked.
Earned
Your credit has been applied, shown as the amount you earned.
Tracking your referrals
The Referrals page lists your referrals with their status and shows totals for how many friends you have referred, how many subscribed, and how much credit you have earned. It does not expose billing evidence.
Frequently asked questions
What does Pending mean?+
Your friend used your link to sign up but has not subscribed to a paid plan yet.
What does Subscribed mean?+
Your friend started a paid subscription. Your matching credit follows after the first successful paid invoice.
How do I see what I have earned?+
The Referrals page shows each referral's status and your total credits earned.
Why is a referral still Pending?+
The reward depends on your friend subscribing. Until they start a paid plan, the referral stays Pending.
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How referrals work
The three steps: share your link, your friend subscribes for a free first month, and you get a credit after the first successful paid invoice. What counts as a successful referral.
Rewards & credits
Your friend's first month free, and your credit matching their plan's monthly price after the first successful paid invoice.
Overview
Share your link and earn subscription credit after the first successful paid invoice: how referrals work, how to share, the rewards for both sides, and how a referral is tracked.