A win-win situation for both sides
With the dataforest referral program, existing customers and invited users benefit equally: you recommend dataforest cloud - through personal invitations or a link embedded permanently in your channels - and new users get a simple start with a user-friendly European cloud.
For referrers Recommend and benefit
- €25 in token credit for every successful referral, usable for all dataforest cloud products.
- Activation is automatic once the invited customer meets the requirements.
- No cap: The more people you invite, the more bonuses you receive.
For invitees Start and benefit
- €25 starting credit in token after completing account setup.
- Easy onboarding: Register, add a payment method, get started.
- Full platform from day one: Enterprise hardware, premium network, GDPR-compliant.
Network effects: recommend through linking
Your referral link works beyond personal invitations. Embedded in your content, every registration is automatically attributed to your account.
Open-source projects
Show what infrastructure powers your project - for example with a note in your README or documentation. Registrations through your link are automatically attributed.
Blogs and websites
Embedded in technical articles, tutorials, or comparison posts, a single link reaches a broad audience.
Communities and networks
Placed in Slack groups, Discord servers, forums, or newsletters, a single link works permanently, without reaching out to each contact individually.
How it works - in four simple steps
Reach successful referrals in four steps, whether through personal invitations or an embedded referral link.
1. Invite or link
Once you have reached 25 € in revenue with dataforest cloud, the referral program is automatically unlocked for you. Your personal referral link with an individual badge then appears directly in your account. You can share it directly via email, message, or personal contacts - or embed it permanently in repositories, README files, documentation, blog posts, and community channels. Every successful registration through your link is assigned to your account.
2. Register
New users can go straight to dataforest cloud registration through your referral link. The connection to your account happens automatically, without entering a code or completing extra steps. Onboarding is quick: create an account, choose a suitable cloud product, and get started in minutes.
3. Unlock bonus
The bonus is unlocked once the referred user reaches at least 25 € in revenue on dataforest cloud. This threshold ensures the referral program rewards real usage. As soon as the condition is met, a 25 € bonus is activated for both sides automatically - no request, no waiting, and no manual review required from your side.
4. Use bonus
After activation, your bonus is available as token credit in your dataforest account. You can use the credit flexibly for existing or new cloud products - for example V-servers, storage, or other dataforest cloud services. The new user also receives a bonus and can benefit immediately. The more successful referrals you generate, the more credit you collect.
Start recommending: personal and network-based
Start with your personal referral link. Share it one-to-one or embed it in documentation, posts, and channels - every registration counts.
Why recommend dataforest cloud
dataforest cloud stands for its own infrastructure in Frankfurt am Main, a redundantly connected premium network, and operations designed for stability, low latency, and clear control.
Own infrastructure in Frankfurt am Main
A German location with clear technical and legal boundaries.
Redundant premium network
Direct connection to carriers and internet exchanges for stable, fast connectivity.
Enterprise hardware
A robust server foundation for professional workloads and reliable operations.
Separate backups
Backups are stored in a different data center than your active server.
Structured technical operations
Clear processes and operational proximity create a resilient platform experience.
Sovereign and easy to use
The platform is designed for straightforward user-side operation.
Frequently asked questions about the referral program
Here you will find the most important answers on participation, activation, and benefits in the dataforest referral program.
What are Token in the dataforest Cloud?
Token are the credit model in the dataforest Cloud. They are automatically applied to reduce invoice amounts until an invoice reaches 0 €. Unused Token remain in the account for future billing. Token have no cash value and are neither redeemable nor transferable.
- Referred new customer receives: 25 € (gross) in Token as starting credit after completing account setup. Setup includes registration via a valid referral link, providing a complete billing address and a valid payment method. The payment method will only be charged once the starting credit is used up.
- Referring customer receives: 25 € (gross) in Token once the referred new customer has generated at least 25 € (gross) in revenue in the dataforest Cloud. Token reduce invoice amounts and do not count as revenue. With 25 € starting credit, the referred customer must therefore generate invoices totaling at least 50 €.
- Credit: Usually issued within 7 days of fulfilling the conditions to the referrer's team account.
- Expiry: The referred customer's starting credit expires after 3 months. The referrer's reward expires 12 months after being issued.
All stated amounts include the applicable statutory value-added tax.
What are the eligibility requirements for the dataforest referral program?
- The program applies exclusively to products of the dataforest Cloud at
cloud.dataforest.net. - Only customers who have already paid at least 25 € (gross) to dataforest can participate as referrers.
- Both the referrer and the referred person must be of legal age (18+).
- Self-referrals are excluded. Multiple accounts belonging to the same person or identical payment data for both sides are not allowed.
- The referred person must not live in the same household as the referrer.
- In accounts of referred new customers, no resources (seeds) may be moved from other accounts until the starting credit has been fully used or has expired.
- Only persons who have not been a customer of dataforest GmbH in the last 12 months qualify as new customers.
- Former customers whose contract was terminated by dataforest are excluded.
- Token from the referral program may not be promoted with paid advertising such as Google Ads or social media ads.
- Sending mass emails to unknown recipients or using automated systems and bots is prohibited.
- You can find the personal referral link in the user account once you have generated at least 25 € in revenue in the dataforest Cloud.
Where do I find the referral link and what applies to Token?
- You can find the referral link in the user account once you have generated at least 25 € in revenue in the dataforest Cloud.
- The token credit is a voluntary benefit from dataforest GmbH. There is no legal entitlement to credit.
- In case of payment default, chargeback, cancellation, or unpaid invoices by the referred customer, Token credited to the referrer will be revoked.
- In case of suspected abuse, dataforest may exclude customers from the program without stating reasons and refuse or retroactively revoke credits.
- dataforest GmbH reserves the right to modify, pause, or terminate the program at any time without prior notice and without stating reasons.
- The currently valid conditions for the dataforest referral program can be viewed at
cloud.dataforest.net. - The referral program can be combined with other promotions. All Token are automatically applied to reduce your invoices - regardless of which promotion they originate from.
Terms and conditions
What are Token in the dataforest Cloud?
Token are the credit model in the dataforest Cloud. They are automatically applied to reduce invoice amounts until an invoice reaches 0 €. Unused Token remain in the account for future billing. Token have no cash value and are neither redeemable nor transferable.
- Referred new customer receives: 25 € (gross) in Token as starting credit after completing account setup. Setup includes registration via a valid referral link, providing a complete billing address and a valid payment method. The payment method will only be charged once the starting credit is used up.
- Referring customer receives: 25 € (gross) in Token once the referred new customer has generated at least 25 € (gross) in revenue in the dataforest Cloud. Token reduce invoice amounts and do not count as revenue. With 25 € starting credit, the referred customer must therefore generate invoices totaling at least 50 €.
- Credit: Usually issued within 7 days of fulfilling the conditions to the referrer's team account.
- Expiry: The referred customer's starting credit expires after 3 months. The referrer's reward expires 12 months after being issued.
All stated amounts include the applicable statutory value-added tax.
What are the eligibility requirements for the dataforest referral program?
- The program applies exclusively to products of the dataforest Cloud at
cloud.dataforest.net. - Only customers who have already paid at least 25 € (gross) to dataforest can participate as referrers.
- Both the referrer and the referred person must be of legal age (18+).
- Self-referrals are excluded. Multiple accounts belonging to the same person or identical payment data for both sides are not allowed.
- The referred person must not live in the same household as the referrer.
- In accounts of referred new customers, no resources (seeds) may be moved from other accounts until the starting credit has been fully used or has expired.
- Only persons who have not been a customer of dataforest GmbH in the last 12 months qualify as new customers.
- Former customers whose contract was terminated by dataforest are excluded.
- Token from the referral program may not be promoted with paid advertising such as Google Ads or social media ads.
- Sending mass emails to unknown recipients or using automated systems and bots is prohibited.
- You can find the personal referral link in the user account once you have generated at least 25 € in revenue in the dataforest Cloud.
Where do I find the referral link and what applies to Token?
- You can find the referral link in the user account once you have generated at least 25 € in revenue in the dataforest Cloud.
- The token credit is a voluntary benefit from dataforest GmbH. There is no legal entitlement to credit.
- In case of payment default, chargeback, cancellation, or unpaid invoices by the referred customer, Token credited to the referrer will be revoked.
- In case of suspected abuse, dataforest may exclude customers from the program without stating reasons and refuse or retroactively revoke credits.
- dataforest GmbH reserves the right to modify, pause, or terminate the program at any time without prior notice and without stating reasons.
- The currently valid conditions for the dataforest referral program can be viewed at
cloud.dataforest.net. - The referral program can be combined with other promotions. All Token are automatically applied to reduce your invoices - regardless of which promotion they originate from.