From 955a71288ba3544aaab5da42c6322e8dabaaa714 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Ben Papp Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2026 12:41:46 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 1/2] docs: skip_onboarding sign-up parameter for referral and affiliate links --- accounts-billing/referrals.mdx | 12 ++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 12 insertions(+) diff --git a/accounts-billing/referrals.mdx b/accounts-billing/referrals.mdx index 4b97f4da2..ad7bcce9c 100644 --- a/accounts-billing/referrals.mdx +++ b/accounts-billing/referrals.mdx @@ -72,6 +72,18 @@ Getting started with any of these programs is straightforward: For the creator program, simply publish templates through your Runpod account and promote them to potential users. +### Skip the setup survey for your referrals + +New users see a short setup survey the first time they open the Runpod console. If your users set up Runpod through your own app or integration instead, you can skip that survey by adding `skip_onboarding=1` to a console sign-up link: + +```text +https://console.runpod.io/signup?ref=5t99c9je&skip_onboarding=1 +``` + +Replace `5t99c9je` with your referral code. Use the console sign-up URL, not `runpod.io`, so the parameter reaches the console. Referral tracking and rewards work the same as with your standard link, and the parameter has no effect on users who already have an account. + +Leave the parameter off for users who are new to Runpod and would benefit from the guided setup. Users who link their account from your app with `flash login` skip the survey automatically. + ## Important details Understanding how these programs work will help you maximize your earnings: From 7c2c80a48b7bd379ceb864ec381ec035a06ae2f3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Ben Papp Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2026 12:43:47 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 2/2] docs: drop the Flash CLI sentence from the skip_onboarding section --- accounts-billing/referrals.mdx | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/accounts-billing/referrals.mdx b/accounts-billing/referrals.mdx index ad7bcce9c..d77003a5f 100644 --- a/accounts-billing/referrals.mdx +++ b/accounts-billing/referrals.mdx @@ -82,7 +82,7 @@ https://console.runpod.io/signup?ref=5t99c9je&skip_onboarding=1 Replace `5t99c9je` with your referral code. Use the console sign-up URL, not `runpod.io`, so the parameter reaches the console. Referral tracking and rewards work the same as with your standard link, and the parameter has no effect on users who already have an account. -Leave the parameter off for users who are new to Runpod and would benefit from the guided setup. Users who link their account from your app with `flash login` skip the survey automatically. +Leave the parameter off for users who are new to Runpod and would benefit from the guided setup. ## Important details