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How Seller Referrals Work on Nipher: Code, Invite Link, Steps & 0% Commission Bonus

Seller referral lets an approved Nipher seller invite another seller with a personal code or sellerRef invite link. The invited seller gets the normal first 20 completed orders at 0% platform commission, then 5 more 0% commission orders after those 20 if the referral code is linked correctly.

What seller referral is

Seller referral is seller-to-seller only. It is separate from customer refer-and-earn points. A referring seller shares a personal code or invite link. When a new seller links that code to their seller account, Nipher tracks the relationship and applies the commission bonus rules below.

Example seller referral code

AB12CD34

Your real code appears in Seller → Referral after login. Codes are uppercase letters and numbers only.

Example invite link

https://nipher.in/become-a-seller?sellerRef=AB12CD34

Replace AB12CD34 with your own code. The sellerRef query parameter carries the invite.

Seller workspace path

/seller/referral

Signed-in sellers open this page to copy code, share link, apply a code, and track invitees.

  • Referrer: existing seller who shares a code or link from Seller → Referral.
  • Invitee: new or existing seller who applies the code once.
  • Reward for the invitee: after 20 completed (delivered or completed) orders, up to 5 extra orders at 0% platform commission.
  • First 20 free-commission orders already exist for sellers on the starter commission tier; referral adds 5 more free-commission orders after that.

How seller referral works in 6 steps

Use this short flow when explaining seller referral to a new seller. The referral is linked only when the invited seller applies the referral code from the seller workspace.

  • 1. Existing seller opens Seller → Referral and copies the referral code or invite link.
  • 2. Existing seller shares the link, for example https://nipher.in/become-a-seller?sellerRef=YOURCODE.
  • 3. Invited seller opens the link and completes the Become a Seller registration flow.
  • 4. After seller approval, the invited seller opens Seller → Referral and applies the code once if it is not already linked.
  • 5. The invited seller completes the first 20 eligible orders at 0% platform commission under the starter tier.
  • 6. After those 20 completed orders, the referral bonus gives up to 5 more eligible orders at 0% platform commission.

Step 1 — Referrer creates and shares the invite

An approved seller opens the seller workspace, goes to Referral in the sidebar, and copies either the short code or the full invite link. The live values always come from your account; the samples below show the exact shape Google and support teams should expect.

Code field (Seller → Referral)

YOURCODE

Shown as “Your code” — copy with the copy button next to the field.

Invite link field (Seller → Referral)

https://nipher.in/become-a-seller?sellerRef=YOURCODE

Shown as “Invite link” — opens Become a Seller with sellerRef prefilled for storage.

Query parameter name

sellerRef

Always use sellerRef (not ref) for seller-to-seller invites so it is not mixed with customer refer-and-earn.

  • Open Seller workspace after login.
  • Click Referral (gift icon) in the seller sidebar.
  • Copy Your code or Invite link from the Share your invite card.
  • Share by message, email, or the Share button when the device supports it.

Step 2 — Invitee starts Become a Seller

The invitee opens the invite link or goes to Become a Seller and starts registration. They can continue with Google or with other supported sign-in methods.

Become a Seller URL

https://nipher.in/become-a-seller

Without sellerRef if the code will be applied later on /seller/referral.

Become a Seller with invite

https://nipher.in/become-a-seller?sellerRef=YOURCODE

Preferred share URL from the referrer’s Referral page.

  • Open the invite link (with sellerRef) or visit Become a Seller on Nipher.
  • Choose Sign Up with Google to Start, or continue with an existing Nipher account if already signed in.
  • Complete seller registration steps: business, brand, payout, verification documents, and final review.
  • Wait for seller approval when verification is required.

Step 3 — Apply the seller referral code

After the account has seller access, the invitee opens Seller → Referral and applies the referrer’s code once. This is the step that unlocks the post-20-order bonus path.

Apply-code field example

AB12CD34

Enter the referrer’s code exactly (uppercase A–Z and 0–9).

Where to apply

https://nipher.in/seller/referral

Requires seller sign-in. Look for “Were you invited by a seller?” if no code is linked yet.

  • Sign in as the seller account.
  • Open Seller → Referral at /seller/referral.
  • Paste the code (example shape: AB12CD34) into Apply code and confirm.
  • Success means bonus free-commission orders unlock after 20 completed orders.

Step 4 — Order milestones and commission

Commission is calculated at checkout using completed delivered or completed seller orders. Referral bonus credits are used only after the first 20 completed orders, when a normal paid tier would otherwise apply.

Bonus after 20 completed orders

5 orders at 0% commission

Only when sellerReferredBy* is set and sellerReferralBonusRemaining > 0.

  • Orders 1–20: 0% platform commission on the starter tier (all eligible sellers).
  • Orders 21–25 (example): if referred and bonus credits remain, still 0% platform commission (referral bonus).
  • After bonus credits are used: standard commission tiers resume from platform settings.
  • Each order that consumes a referral bonus credit reduces the remaining bonus count by one.

Step 5 — Referrer tracks progress

The referring seller sees invitees on Seller → Referral: display name, completed order progress toward 20, and whether the bonus path is unlocked for that invitee.

Tracking page

/seller/referral

Table: Sellers you referred — progress and bonus unlocked status.

  • Referred count shows how many sellers used the code.
  • Bonus unlocked counts invitees who reached 20+ completed orders.
  • Progress bar shows completed orders versus the 20-order qualifying target.

Full path checklist

Follow these steps in order when you invite a seller or when support explains how referral works.

Example code

AB12CD34

  • 1. Referrer opens /seller/referral and copies code (e.g. AB12CD34) or https://nipher.in/become-a-seller?sellerRef=AB12CD34.
  • 2. Invitee opens Become a Seller (prefer the sellerRef link).
  • 3. Invitee signs up with Google or another method and completes seller registration.
  • 4. After seller access, invitee opens /seller/referral and applies the code once.
  • 5. Invitee sells; first 20 completed orders use starter 0% commission.
  • 6. After 20 completed orders, up to 5 more orders use referral 0% commission credits.
  • 7. Further orders use normal commission tiers from platform settings.

How Nipher helps with common seller problems

Referral is one growth tool. Nipher also solves everyday selling problems so brands and independent sellers can start faster, keep fees predictable early on, and run catalog, orders, and payouts in one place.

  • Hard to find new sellers to partner with: share a seller referral code so trusted people can join with a clear commission bonus path.
  • High fees at launch scare new sellers: starter tier keeps the first 20 completed orders at 0% platform commission; referred sellers can get 5 more free-commission orders after that.
  • Google signup feels incomplete: Google only signs the account in; Nipher still walks the seller through business, brand, payout, and verification so the store is ready for buyers.
  • Commission confusion after free tier ends: Referral page and commission docs show when free orders stop and when paid tiers start.
  • Catalog quality and discovery: seller tools and growth surfaces help improve listings, media, and visibility so products can be found on search and category pages.
  • Orders and payouts in different places: seller workspace covers products, orders, payments, and support tickets in one login.
  • Customer returns and refunds: marketplace policies and order tools give a clear path for shipping, returns, and settlement impact.
  • Trust and compliance: identity, PAN/GST where needed, and payout verification help keep the marketplace safer for buyers and sellers.

Common Questions

Short answers about the referral code, invite link, Google signup, and commission bonus.

Where do I find my seller referral code and invite link?

Sign in as a seller, open Seller → Referral (/seller/referral). Your code appears under “Your code” and the full invite link under “Invite link”, shaped like https://nipher.in/become-a-seller?sellerRef=YOURCODE.

What does a seller referral link look like?

Use https://nipher.in/become-a-seller?sellerRef=YOURCODE. The query parameter name is sellerRef. Replace YOURCODE with the uppercase alphanumeric code from your Referral page.

Does Google sign-up automatically apply a seller referral code?

No. Google only signs the account in with seller intent. After you have seller access, open Seller → Referral and apply the code once. A link with sellerRef can help remember the code, but Apply code is still required if it is not linked yet.

When do the 5 extra 0% commission orders start?

After the referred seller has 20 delivered or completed orders, and only if a seller referral is linked and bonus credits remain. Those credits apply on later orders that would otherwise charge platform commission.

Can I use my own referral code?

No. Self-referral is blocked. The code must belong to a different seller.

Is seller referral the same as customer refer and earn?

No. Customer referral is a different points program. Seller referral is seller-to-seller, uses sellerRef on Become a Seller, and is managed under Seller → Referral.

How does Nipher help if I am not using referral?

You still get seller onboarding, starter free-commission orders, product tools, orders, payouts, support, and growth docs. Referral is optional for inviting other sellers.