How to get a referral link on Gate.io? (Affiliate Program)

Accessing the Affiliate Dashboard

1. Log in to your Gate.io account using verified credentials and complete at least Level 1 KYC verification.

2. Navigate to the top-right corner of the homepage and click on your profile icon to open the dropdown menu.

3. Select “Affiliate Program” from the list — this redirects you directly to the dedicated referral management interface.

4. Ensure your account has no active security alerts or restrictions, as these may temporarily block access to promotional tools.

5. Confirm that your registered email is verified and two-factor authentication is enabled, both required for dashboard activation.

Generating a Valid Referral Link

1. Within the Affiliate Dashboard, locate the section labeled “Your Referral Link” — it appears as a preformatted HTTPS URL containing a unique alphanumeric string.

2. Click the “Copy” button adjacent to the link field; the system confirms successful copy via a subtle visual feedback animation.

3. Avoid manual editing or truncation of the link — any alteration invalidates tracking and disables commission attribution.

4. The link embeds UTM parameters tied to your user ID and campaign source, ensuring precise attribution across web, mobile, and deep-link contexts.

5. Test the link by opening it in an incognito browser window to verify redirection to the Gate.io registration page with your referrer ID preserved.

Referral Link Customization Options

1. Scroll down to the “Customize Link” panel where users may append a custom subpath after the base domain, such as /ref/yourname.

2. Input only lowercase letters, numbers, and hyphens — special characters or spaces trigger immediate validation failure.

3. Submit the customization request; the system checks global uniqueness and returns confirmation within 8 seconds if available.

4. Once approved, the new link replaces the default version in all dashboard displays and API responses.

5. Custom links remain permanently bound to the originating account and cannot be transferred or reassigned.

Tracking and Commission Eligibility

1. New users must register via your exact referral link and complete email + SMS verification before their activity counts toward your earnings.

2. Commissions accrue only on trading fees generated by referred users’ spot and futures transactions, excluding staking, lending, or NFT marketplace activity.

3. The platform applies a 30-day cookie window — if a referred user clears browsing data but registers within that period, attribution remains intact.

4. Real-time commission updates appear under “Earnings Summary”, denominated in USDT and updated every 90 seconds during market hours.

5. Minimum payout threshold is 10 USDT; withdrawals process automatically each Tuesday at 03:00 UTC once the balance meets or exceeds this amount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Can I use my referral link on social media platforms like Twitter or Telegram?Yes, but avoid posting it in public groups flagged for spam by Gate.io’s moderation systems. Verified accounts retain full commission rights regardless of channel.

Q2. What happens if someone clicks my link but registers using a different email?Commission is forfeited. Attribution requires matching the referral parameter with the exact email used during registration.

Q3. Is there a limit to how many referrals I can track simultaneously?No hard cap exists. The system supports over 500,000 active referrals per account without performance degradation.

Q4. Do sub-affiliates count toward my tier-based commission rate upgrades?No. Tier progression depends solely on your direct referrals’ cumulative fee volume, not downstream structures.