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# Update Referral Status
You can update or change the status of a referral in serval ways depending on your desired campaign setup. Please familiarize yourself with our [Referral Status](/campaign-management/subscribers/subscriber-profile.md#referral-status) before attempting to update them.
* Update referrals via CSV
* Update referrals manually
* Update referrals via our [native Zapier App](/campaign-builder/integrations/zapier.md)
* Update referrals via our [JavaScript](/integrate/javascript-web-api.md) or [REST API](/integrate/rest-api.md)
## Update Referrals via CSV
This feature enables bulk updates of referral status by uploading a CSV (Comma-Separated Values) file. This is especially useful for efficiently changing the status of numerous referrals.
#### CSV File Requirements
To successfully update referral status using a CSV file, ensure the following requirements are met:
* The CSV file must have lowercase headers:
* `unique_identifier` (referral unique identifier)
* `status` (referral status)
* Use the following values in the `status` column:
* `unconfirmed`
* `confirmed`
* `unqualified`
#### Updating Referrals via CSV
1. Navigate to **Subscribers → Bulk Referral Update**
2. Select the campaign from the dropdown
3. In the **Update Referral Status** section, choose the CSV file
4. Click **Upload**
Referral status changes are processed based on the CSV file’s `status` column values.
* Referrals can move directly between linear stages (e.g. `pending` → `confirmed`) without passing through the `unconfirmed` stage
* Referrals can be moved to `unqualified` from any current status
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**Reward Triggers**
If you have configured rewards for specific referral statuses:
* Rewards will be triggered for referrals updated to `unconfirmed` or `confirmed`
* Unqualified referrals remain part of the system and may still be evaluated based on your reward configuration
## Update Referrals Manually
This feature allows you to update referral status individually through the dashboard.
Referrals can be marked as:
* Unconfirmed
* Confirmed
* Unqualified
The available options in the **Actions** dropdown may vary based on your campaign configuration.
#### Reward Triggers
If you have set up rewards for unconfirmed or confirmed referrals, the appropriate rewards will be triggered when a referral is updated to those statuses.
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