Invite & Contest Codes
Invite Codes, Referral Codes, and Private Contests Explained
Three different things get called a "code": a signup referral, a private contest join code, and a promo coupon. Knowing which screen each one belongs on saves you a frustrating search five minutes before lock.
Three Code Types, Three Different Screens
A referral code, a private contest code, and a promo coupon all look like a short string of letters and numbers, which is why people search for "invite code" when what they actually need is one of the other two. Match the code to the correct screen before assuming it has failed.
| Code type | Where it goes | What it unlocks | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral / invite code | Entered once during signup or from the account referral screen | A signup bonus for you, and a reward for whoever shared it once you complete the listed steps | Only one code applies per account, entered before you finish the qualifying action |
| Private contest code | Entered inside a match room after tapping "Join with code" | A specific room created by another user, capped at the field size the creator set | Codes usually expire at the room lock time or once the field fills |
| Promo / coupon code | Applied on the offers or wallet screen, not the contest list | A wallet credit or discount tied to a specific promotion window | Terms vary by promotion; check the expiry and eligible contest list before relying on it |
A referral code applies once, at signup. A contest code applies per match, inside the room you are trying to join. A promo code lives on the offers or wallet screen and never touches the contest list directly. If a code "does not work," the most common cause is trying it on the wrong one of these three screens.
How to Create a Private Contest With Your Own Code
Creating a room is the reverse of joining one: you set the terms, and the app hands you a code to distribute. It takes about the same four minutes as choosing an existing contest, once you know where the option lives.
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Open the private contest form
From a match you have access to, choose the option to create a room rather than joining an existing one. You will set the format before anything else, so pick the fixture you actually intend to play.
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Set the entry fee and field size
Decide how many friends or followers you expect to join and price the entry so the prize pool feels worth it at that headcount. A room that never fills wastes everyone's time waiting at lock.
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Choose the prize split
Winner-takes-all suits a small, competitive group. A split across several ranks suits a larger group where you want more than one person to walk away with something.
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Share the generated code, not a screenshot link
Send the actual code text through a channel you control, such as a group chat you moderate. A code copied into a public post can be joined by strangers and fill your intended private room.
A private room only works as intended when every participant is building their own team against the same field of friends. It does not change scoring or points — see the points guide for that — it only changes who you are competing against and how the prize pool is shared.
Where Codes Are Safe to Find
A code by itself is harmless text. The risk comes from where you found it and what it asks you to do next. Codes from sources you can verify carry almost no downside; codes from anonymous public posts deserve a second look before you act on them.
- Codes shared inside a private group chat you already trust, tied to a specific fixture and creator you recognise.
- The official referral screen inside your own account, which generates a code unique to you rather than a shared public string.
- A verified partner offer page, checked against the current promotion terms rather than an old forwarded message.
Signals a Shared Code Is Not Worth Using
- Codes posted publicly on social feeds or forums often belong to rooms that fill within seconds, or exist only to attract clicks to an unrelated page.
- A "guaranteed win" code shared outside the app is a common setup for a look-alike site rather than a real contest room.
- Never pair a code with a request for your login, OTP, or payment details. A legitimate contest code never requires either.
When a Code Will Not Apply
Before assuming a code is broken, check the basics: the exact character string, whether the room or promotion has an active window, and whether you are on the correct screen for that code type. A private contest code entered on the referral field will simply fail with no useful message, which is the single most common source of confusion.
If the room has already filled or the match has moved past its lock time, no code will reopen it. Ask the room creator for a fresh code on a later fixture instead. For referral codes, remember the entry only counts once, before your first qualifying action — re-entering after that step is complete usually will not retroactively apply it. Review current reward terms if the confusion is about a bonus rather than a room.
Invite and Contest Code Questions
Where do I enter an invite code after signing up?
Most accounts show a referral or invite code field during the signup flow itself, and again on the account or rewards screen afterward. If the field is missing later, the signup window for entering one has usually closed for that account.
How do I create a private contest with a code for friends?
Open a match, choose the create-contest option instead of joining an existing room, set the entry fee and field size, then share the code the app generates through a channel you control such as a private group chat.
Why did my contest code not work?
A code stops working once its room fills, once the match locks, or if it was mistyped. Double-check the exact characters, confirm the match has not already started, and try re-entering from the same join screen rather than an old link.
Is it safe to use a contest code found on social media?
Treat public codes carefully. Legitimate creators usually share codes inside groups they moderate rather than open feeds. A code attached to unrealistic promises or a request for account details is a signal to skip it.
Can I use more than one referral code on the same account?
No. A referral or invite code is a one-time entry tied to your account's first qualifying signup step. Later codes typically will not override the first one, so confirm the code before completing that step.
Skip the Code Search, Join a Room Directly
Open contests need no code at all. Browse today's rooms and pick one that matches your team's confidence level.
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