What is a referral link?
A referral link is a URL on your company website that links back to Debitura.com. You place this link in a visible location such as your footer, about page, or partners page to create a permanent connection between your site and Debitura's.
Examples of acceptable link placements:
Footer link: "Debt Collection Platform: Debitura"
Partners page: "We work with Debitura to provide international collection services"
About page: "Powered by Debitura's debt collection network"
The link must be:
Active - Not archived or removed
Public - Visible on your public website
Direct - Links directly to debitura.com (not through redirects)
📋 Exclusive Partners
This requirement does not apply to Exclusive partners. Exclusive partners have automatic case assignment and pay a revenue share to Debitura (40% pre-legal, 20% legal), so no referral link is required. Their accounts are automatically configured with a bypass flag. For more details on the differences, see Understanding partner types - Exclusive vs Legal Network.
Why this requirement exists
The referral link is a condition of participation in the Legal Network. Since Legal Network partners do not pay commission to Debitura (0% revenue share), the link requirement serves as an alternative form of contribution that supports Debitura’s online presence.
The requirement also serves as a quality gate:
Partnership validation - The link submission and approval process ensures partners have legitimate business websites
Engagement filter - Partners who take the time to add a link demonstrate commitment to the partnership
Professional standards - The requirement filters out opportunistic or inactive partner accounts
How the system validates your link
Debitura uses a feature called RequireLinkToBid to control whether partners must have an active referral link before accessing leads.
When you attempt to view lead details or submit a quote, the system checks your profile:
If you have an approved verified link, access is granted
If you do not have an approved link, access is blocked
If access is blocked, you will see:
"Create Link Request" button - if you have not yet submitted a link
"Pending Approval" status - if your link is submitted and awaiting admin review
"Link Archived/Removed" warning - if a previously approved link is no longer active
Once your link is approved by an admin, your account is updated and you can access leads immediately.
What happens if your link is missing or removed
If you do not have an active referral link:
You cannot view full lead details
You cannot submit quotes on cases
You cannot participate in the lead marketplace
You cannot complete test leads during onboarding
If a previously approved link is later found to be archived or removed from your website, your access will be blocked until you submit and get approval for a new link.
What to expect
To start receiving leads as a Legal Network partner:
Add a link to Debitura on your company website
Find your public Debitura profile URL at Settings > Public Profile Link
Submit a link request through the partner portal
Wait for admin approval
Once approved, you can access all leads and submit quotes
For step-by-step instructions on adding the backlink, see How to add a backlink to your public Debitura profile.