Overview

The Partner Portal lets you submit referrals for new Deel clients directly from your account. You can track referrals and revenue in one place, with no limit on the number of referrals you can submit. This article explains how to submit a referral from the Partner Portal.

Before you begin

You must be:

A Deel client or an active Deel partner with access to the Partner Portal
Logged in to your Deel account
Permitted to create referrals

If Add a referral is unavailable, contact the administrator who manages Partner Portal access.

Workflow

Step 1 - Go to the Partner Portal

To access the Partner Portal from your Deel platform home page, follow these steps:

Select your profile avatar in the upper-right corner of the top navigation bar to open the account menu.
Select Partner Portal from the dropdown menu.

The platform redirects you to your Partner Portal dashboard.

Step 2 - Open the Referrals page

Select Referrals on the left-side menu. Referrals remains highlighted in the sidebar when active.

Step 3 - Open the referral form

On the Referrals page, select Add a referral. The Add a referral modal appears, consisting of a three-step process.

Step 4 - Fill in the details and submit

Choose a referral type. It can be either a Standard referral or an RFP referral.

Complete all required fields. The Submitted as section is auto-filled from your partner account details. Select Continue when finished.
Select the Evaluation preference and add notes if needed.
Select Submit referral. A confirmation message indicates that we are reviewing the referral.

The referral appears in your dashboard under the Referrals section right away.

Notify your Deel representative directly after submitting a referral to help ensure prompt follow-up.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a limit to how many referrals I can submit?

No. There is no limit to the number of referrals you can submit through the Partner Portal. Submit as many as needed and track all of them from your Referrals dashboard.

How will I know when my referral has been reviewed?

A Deel team member reviews each submission and updates the referral status in your dashboard. You can also see associated revenue if the referral converts to an active client.

What information do I need to provide when submitting a referral?

The referral form requires prospective-client details. Complete all fields marked with an asterisk (*), including the referred contact's name and work email, the organization name, and the organization's headquarters country. Optional fields may include job title and phone number.

How current is the referral revenue data?

Referral revenue on your dashboard updates about once a day, so recent changes may take up to 24 hours to appear. The referral itself appears in your Referrals list right away — it's only the revenue figure that has this delay.

How much commission will I earn from referrals?

Referral commissions vary based on your partner agreement. It may be a one-time payment or a recurring percentage of revenue. Check your agreement or contact your Deel Partnership Manager if you're unsure.

Troubleshooting

Problem	Did you try?	How to fix
Referrals is not visible	Confirming that Partner Portal is expanded	If Referrals is still absent after expanding Partner Portal, your role may not have access to the Referrals page. Contact your Partner Portal administrator.
Add a referral button is not visible or available	Waiting for the Referrals page to finish loading	Refresh the page. If Add a referral remains unavailable, confirm that you have permission to create referrals with your Partner Portal administrator.
The Add a referral modal does not open	Selecting Add a referral again and waiting briefly	Refresh the Referrals page, return to Partner Portal > Referrals, and try again.
Referral submission fails	Verifying that all required fields are complete and correctly formatted	Review the form for missing or invalid information, then select Submit again.
Submitted referral does not appear in the dashboard	Refreshing the Referrals page after submission	Contact your Deel representative to confirm that the referral was received.
Revenue figure looks out of date	Waiting up to 24 hours	Revenue updates about once a day. If it's still missing after 24 hours, contact your Deel representative.