# Refer-a-friend

## Post-purchase popup

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**Important notice:**\
The **Post-purchase popup** feature will be **removed on January 21, 2025**, due to [Shopify’s deprecation of ScriptTag on checkout](https://shopify.dev/docs/apps/build/online-store/blocking-script-tags?syclid=ctb5vae3879s73ahli30t#does-your-app-still-require-scripttags-on-the-order-status-page). We recommend transitioning to the **Post-purchase signup** feature, which aligns with Shopify’s Checkout Extensibility framework. Please update your workflows accordingly.
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#### Transition to Post-purchase signup

To continue engaging customers post-purchase, we recommend transitioning to the **Post-purchase signup** feature, which offers:

* **Compatibility**: Fully aligned with Shopify’s Checkout Extensibility framework.
* **Enhanced experience**: A streamlined signup flow for better customer engagement.
* **Ease of use**: Simple setup and customization for merchants.

For step-by-step instructions on implementing the Post-purchase signup feature, please refer to this [documentation](https://docs.uppromote.com/outreach/affiliate-recruitment/customer-referral?utm_source=post-purchase-popup\&utm_medium=click\&utm_campaign=doc#id-2.-post-purchase-signup).

## Convert signed-up customers to affiliates

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As of 7 June 2024, the  *Convert signed-up customer* feature will be **unavailable** for all new merchants installing the app. This decision has been made to align with Shopify Checkout Extensibility.
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Besides the **Post-purchase popup**, you can enable a new feature: **Convert signed-up customers** from your shop to affiliates. Please go to **Outreach > Affiliate recruitment > Convert signed-up customers.**

When customers register their accounts in your shop, our system **will automatically create affiliate accounts for them**. They will then get a notification email with their affiliate links and their affiliate log-in details.

Firstly, enable this feature and choose a program you want your customers to be in:

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**Note**: The "Assign customer as downline affiliate" setting is only available in the Enterprise plan.&#x20;
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You will be able to customize the notification email sent to new registered customers.

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Click **Save** to save your settings.

***TIP**: Create a separate program for **Converted customers**, you can set this program to pay with* [***Store credit***](https://docs.uppromote.com/set-up/payment-setup/store-credit) *exclusively. That will help to keep your customers as loyal customers.*


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