Inrō has three ways to earn by recommending the product. This article covers the Referral Program, the starting point for most users. If you're a creator or affiliate promoting Inrō to an audience, see The Inrō Creator Partner Program. If you run an agency, see The Inrō Agency Partner Program.
Who can join
You need two things: an active paid Inrō subscription and at least 1,000 activated contacts on your account.
What you earn
For every person you refer who signs up for a paid plan, you earn 20% of their subscription revenue for up to 3 months. There's no cap on how many people you refer or how much you earn.
The person you refer gets something too: 25% off their first 3 months on any paid plan. That's a real reason for them to use your link.
How to get your referral link
Go to Profile → Referral program. Your unique referral code and shareable link are both there, each with a copy button. Share them wherever you like: social posts, emails, newsletters, your bio, or direct messages.
Tracking your referrals
The same panel shows a list of everyone who has signed up with your code, including their Instagram profile and how long ago they joined.
Your actual commissions are tracked by the Inrō team behind the scenes, so the panel itself shows who joined rather than a running earnings total. A detailed earnings view is coming soon. In the meantime, reach out to support anytime if you want a summary of what you've earned.
Getting paid
Payouts are issued about 30 days after the revenue is generated, which leaves time for any refunds to clear. You need at least €50 in referral earnings before a payout goes out. Payouts go to the payment method linked to your Inrō account, and you can request a different method.
If someone you referred gets a refund, that amount is deducted from your pending earnings.
Moving up to the Creator Partner Program
If you refer consistently, you may be invited to join the Inrō Creator Partner Program, or you can apply directly. It pays a higher rate (30% per paid signup) for a longer window (up to 12 months per referral), plus perks like free Inrō access and early feature releases.
Program rules
A few things will get you removed from the program: referring yourself, creating extra accounts to claim benefits, spamming your link in comments or forums, or running paid ads with your referral link without Inrō's approval. You also can't bid on "Inrō" or related brand keywords in ads.
🐾 Netsuke's Tips
The 1,000 activated contacts requirement is a signal that you've used Inrō enough to recommend it credibly. Referrals convert better coming from someone who clearly gets value from the product.
Mention the 25% discount when you share your link. It's a genuine incentive and tends to improve conversions.
If you're referring regularly, it's worth looking at the Creator Partner Program. The higher rate and longer earning window add up fast.
What's next?
To earn more per referral over a longer window, see The Inrō Creator Partner Program. If you manage Instagram for multiple clients, see The Inrō Agency Partner Program.