Acquire a new subscriber through Shopify checkout
Configure a friend offer for eligible subscription products and give the referred shopper a clear first-purchase incentive.
Subscriptions integration
Turn Recharge subscribers into a measurable referral channel
Recharge merchants can connect the full value exchange: a referred friend starts through Shopify checkout, while the advocate can bring an earned reward back to an active subscription in the Recharge Customer Portal. ReferralCandy handles the campaign, attribution, and compatible coupon rules.
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Dedicated Recharge connection for existing-subscription reward redemption.
1Customer recommends
2Friend subscribes
3Reward reaches the portal
Reward durationFirst order or renewals
Why connect Recharge
Let the subscriber who made the introduction share in the value it creates.
Most subscription referrals contain two different moments: the friend needs a reason to begin, and the advocate needs a reward that matters after the sale. The Recharge connection supports both sides, from an acquisition offer at checkout to a compatible code for an existing subscription.
Return value to an active Recharge customer
Create reward codes that can be applied through the Recharge Customer Portal after the dedicated connection is enabled.
Define how long the discount lasts
Use ReferralCandy’s recurring-cycle limit to keep the offer to one order, extend it for a set period, or make it ongoing.
See it in your stack
Build the program around your customer journey.
Start with the integration you already run, then shape the campaign, reward, and message around the relationships your brand has earned.
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How it works
A referral path that reaches both Shopify checkout and the Recharge portal
Connect Recharge, shape the two sides of the offer, and verify the reward journey before advocates begin sharing.
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Connect Recharge inside ReferralCandy
Complete the dedicated integration so ReferralCandy can generate codes compatible with the Recharge Customer Portal.
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Choose the friend’s starting offer
Use an amount-off coupon and decide whether it is valid on subscription products, one-time products, or both.
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Shape the advocate reward
Set the reward amount and recurring-cycle limit, then save the reward settings after the Recharge options appear.
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Test checkout and portal redemption
Confirm the friend can use the offer at checkout and that an advocate can apply the earned code to an eligible existing subscription.
Two redemption moments
Design the friend offer and advocate reward for different jobs.
The friend offer removes friction at the start of the relationship. The advocate reward recognizes an introduction after it succeeds. Recharge gives the latter a useful destination beyond a future one-time checkout.
Welcome referred subscribers at purchase
Friend-offer codes can be applied to eligible new subscription or one-time purchases through Shopify checkout.
Return advocate rewards to an active subscription
Connect Recharge in ReferralCandy and enable discounts in the Recharge Customer Portal so advocates can apply earned reward codes to existing subscriptions.
Control product scope and billing cycles
Choose subscription, one-time, or both product types and define how many recurring cycles the amount-off coupon covers.
Who it is for
For Recharge teams that want referrals to support retention as well as acquisition.
Use this setup when the advocate is likely to remain an active subscriber and the reward should return to the subscription relationship that produced the recommendation.
- ✓Recharge brands rewarding active subscribers
- ✓Teams promoting subscription acquisition at Shopify checkout
- ✓Programs that need portal-compatible advocate rewards
Questions, answered
Recharge integration FAQ
Marketing overview first. When you are ready to configure the integration, the technical guide has the exact settings.
Why does Recharge have an additional connection step?
The dedicated connection creates compatible reward codes for the Recharge Customer Portal, where existing subscribers manage recurring orders outside a new Shopify checkout.
Where can customers redeem ReferralCandy codes with Recharge?
Eligible codes can be used on new subscriptions, new one-time purchases, and existing subscriptions when the Recharge connection and customer-portal discounts are enabled.
Can both the advocate and referred friend receive a subscription coupon?
Yes. The friend can receive a code for the qualifying purchase, and the advocate or affiliate can receive a unique reward code after a successful referral.
Can I choose which product types accept the code?
Yes. Configure the reward for subscription products, one-time products, or both.
Do I need to test rewards after connecting Recharge?
Yes. The official setup guide recommends reviewing and saving the reward settings again after the Recharge connection adds subscription-specific options.
+Let your strongest relationships bring the next customer.
Connect Recharge to ReferralCandy and make referral and affiliate growth part of the stack your team already runs.
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