How to use a Tesla referral link
The most important rule: the referral link must be used before you place the order. Tesla cannot attach a referral to an order that was already submitted.
Last reviewed: August 2026
Step 1 - Open the link on the device you will order from
Open the referral link on the same phone, tablet, or computer you will actually place the order from, and keep going from there instead of starting over somewhere else. Tesla does not publish the technical details of how a referral is applied, so the safest approach is to follow one uninterrupted path from the link to the order.
Step 2 - Sign in to your Tesla account, then continue
Sign in, or create your Tesla account, after opening the referral link and continue straight into the configurator without switching devices or reopening Tesla's site from a bookmark or search result.
Step 3 - Configure and place the order
Pick your model, trim, color, and options as normal. Any current referral benefit typically attaches to your Tesla account automatically at checkout - there is no separate code to type in.
Step 4 - Confirm the benefit appears
Before you finalize payment, look at the checkout summary and your Tesla account for a referral or reward line. If nothing is showing, see the troubleshooting guide on the FAQ page before you submit the order.