xAI launched a referral program for Grok Bot on October 28, 2026, giving existing subscribers a way to earn free usage resets by inviting friends. The mechanics are specific — eligibility requirements, reward timelines, and plan restrictions all apply. Here's what you need to know before you start sharing your link.
What do I actually earn for referring someone?
When a friend you invite becomes a paid subscriber on The X Subscription, you earn one free usage reset for Grok Bot. That reset shows as pending in your account and is credited seven days after your friend's first payment clears. Each reset is valid for six months from the date it's added. There's no cash value — it's purely extra Grok usage.
What does my friend get out of it?
Friends who sign up through your referral link receive a two-week free Premium trial of Grok Bot. They'll need to enter a credit card at signup, and xAI sends a reminder seven days before the trial ends and the first charge hits. They're also prompted to download the Grok Bot app immediately when they join.
Am I eligible to refer friends?
Not every Grok subscriber qualifies. To refer friends, you must: hold a paid Premium, Super, or Ultra plan on The X Subscription; be based in the United States; and be at least seven days past your own plan checkout date. Notably, Plus and Team plan holders are not currently eligible, nor are users on legacy Cursor or SuperGrok plans — you'd need to switch to an eligible plan first.
Who counts as an eligible friend?
Your referred friend must be new to Grok and must enter a credit card at signup. They can join from any country except China. One important catch: if your friend pays through Apple or Google in-app purchases rather than directly, that payment does not count toward the referral reward. The friend needs to subscribe through The X Subscription directly.
Where do I find my referral link?
xAI has made the link accessible in three places. On mobile, tap the gift icon in the top right corner of any Grok Bot chat. On desktop, click the gift icon in the bottom left of the app, next to "Connect apps." On the web, go directly to grok.com/dashboard/referrals.
Is there a limit to how many people I can refer?
xAI's documentation does not specify a hard cap on referrals, so in theory you can earn multiple usage resets. That said, xAI explicitly states it may change, pause, or end the program at any time. If a referred friend's payment is refunded or disputed, any pending reward tied to that referral is removed. Treat the resets as a bonus, not a guaranteed accumulation strategy.
The program is live now. If you're on an eligible plan and have been hitting Grok's usage limits, this is a straightforward way to extend your quota — provided the people you invite are genuinely new to the platform and pay through the right channel.
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