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# Disabling default referral codes

> How to turn off the default referral codes in just one click

July 28, 2026

By default, affiliate referral links are generated using 7 random symbols (e.g., [https://your-site.com/?ref=nlmjdis](https://your-site.com/?ref=nlmjdis29)). When this option is enabled, your affiliates can also (by default) [customize their affiliate links](https://support.tapfiliate.com/other/how-affiliates-can-customize-their-links) on their end.

To disable "default" links, all you have to do is go to Programs > Advanced:

Here you will find the option to toggle off the default referral codes.

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This way, the codes will be replaced with the tap\_a and tap\_s parameters, like this:

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