How to Set Up Your First Giveaway on Viraloo: Complete Beginner Tutorial
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How to Set Up Your First Giveaway on Viraloo: Complete Beginner Tutorial

New to Viraloo? This complete tutorial walks you through launching your first viral giveaway campaign in under 5 minutes with every setting clearly explained.

WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU START

You need a Viraloo account which is free at viraloo.org with no credit card required, your prize decided and ready to describe, your start and end dates chosen, and optionally your email platform API key ready.

STEP 1: CREATE YOUR FREE ACCOUNT

Visit viraloo.org and click Get Started Free. No credit card is required. Your account is ready in under 30 seconds.

STEP 2: CLICK NEW CAMPAIGN

From your dashboard, click the New Campaign button to open the campaign creation form.

STEP 3: FILL IN YOUR CAMPAIGN DETAILS

Required fields include Campaign Title where being specific works better such as Win 6 Months of Viraloo Pro, Prize Description explaining exactly what the winner receives, Start Date for when entries open, and End Date for when entries close. Optional settings include a campaign image, theme color matching your brand, and a max participant limit to create urgency.

STEP 4: ADD BONUS ENTRY ACTIONS

Click Add Action. Start with a referral action set to 5 points per referral, your most important social follow set to 2 or 3 points, and visit your website set to 1 point.

STEP 5: CONNECT YOUR EMAIL PLATFORM

Go to Settings and connect your email provider using your API key. Select which list to add giveaway participants to automatically.

STEP 6: PUBLISH AND PROMOTE

Click Publish Campaign. Share the URL via email to your existing list, on all social channels, on your website, and in relevant communities. The viral referral loop is now active and every new entrant receives their personal referral link automatically.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to set up a giveaway on Viraloo?

Most campaigns go live in under 2 minutes. You need a prize description, entry actions, and a publish click. Optional customizations like custom branding, email integrations, and advanced rules take 5–15 additional minutes.

Do I need a website to run a giveaway on Viraloo?

No. Viraloo hosts your giveaway page — you get a shareable link immediately. You can also embed the widget on your own site if you have one, but it is not required.

How does Viraloo verify entries?

Viraloo uses automated verification for most entry actions: social follows are verified via OAuth, website visits via tracking pixel, and referrals via unique link tracking. Manual actions like leaving a review are marked as self-reported and can be spot-checked by the campaign organizer.

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