Migrating from BixGrow
Move a BixGrow affiliate roster onto Rekomi with a CSV export. Rekomi preserves bg_ref tracking links, and coupon codes keep crediting since they are real Shopify discounts.
This guide is for brands switching from BixGrow to Rekomi. BixGrow has no public API, so the import is CSV-only.
Most teams complete the cutover in a single afternoon. Migration is on Starter or higher; auto-notify is on Growth or higher.
Export from BixGrow
- In BixGrow, open Affiliates, Export and download the roster (all or filtered).
- Open
/dashboard/settings/migrate, pick BixGrow, choose your target Rekomi campaign, and upload the file.
BixGrow's export column headers are not published, so the importer uses tolerant, fuzzy column matching rather than a fixed schema.
What the CSV importer brings across
| Field | Source column | Notes |
|---|---|---|
closest match to email | Required. Lowercased + trimmed. Primary dedup key. | |
| Full name | closest match to first_name + last_name | Joined when both exist. |
| Status | closest match to a status column | See mapping table below. |
| Tracking slug | ?bg_ref= extracted from a link column, when present | Falls back to a fresh slug when absent. |
Status mapping
| BixGrow | Rekomi |
|---|---|
| Pending | Pending |
| Approved | Approved |
| Denied | Rejected |
| anything else, blank, or missing | Pending |
Reclassify any row with the bulk-status action in /dashboard/affiliates after import.
How slug preservation works
BixGrow's tracking link carries the referral value as ?bg_ref={code}, a random alphanumeric code such as VQ9q75ODfg, on the merchant's own store domain. bg_ref is a built-in Rekomi attribution param, so existing BixGrow links keep attributing on Rekomi the moment you swap the tracking snippet, as long as the code was preserved as the slug during import.
BixGrow coupon codes are real Shopify discount codes, not a vendor-hosted artifact, so they keep crediting the right affiliate through Rekomi's Shopify coupon attribution once re-scoped, independent of the bg_ref link.
Step-by-step cutover
1. Export and upload
Download the roster from Affiliates, Export in BixGrow and upload it under /dashboard/settings/migrate.
2. Attribution params: nothing to configure
bg_ref is a built-in Rekomi attribution param, so existing ?bg_ref= links resolve to the right affiliate with zero configuration.
3. Re-scope coupon codes (Shopify)
Re-scope each affiliate's BixGrow coupon code as a Rekomi coupon so it keeps crediting the right affiliate after cutover.
4. Check the import result
The import runs synchronously and shows a row-by-row result. Every job is listed under Import history with an Undo button.
5. Opt into auto-notify (Growth+ only)
Send imported affiliates a claim link so they can set up payouts on Rekomi. Send a sample to yourself first.
6. Swap the tracking snippet
Install Rekomi's tracking snippet, then remove BixGrow's script. Existing ?bg_ref= links attribute to Rekomi immediately. Keep BixGrow active for a 24-48 hour shadow period, then cancel.
What is NOT imported
| Data | Status | Workaround |
|---|---|---|
| Conversion and payout history | Not part of the roster export | Use the Step 2 CSV flow with the generic columns (affiliate email, amount, commission, currency, date), or your BixGrow conversion export mapped the same way. |
| Coupon assignments as a system | Coupons must be re-scoped manually | Mint or re-scope Rekomi coupon codes so codes keep crediting. |
Common gotchas
No API. BixGrow has no public API; the CSV export is the only path, so plan the export step into your cutover window.
Unpublished CSV headers. Because BixGrow does not document its export's exact column names, the CSV importer matches tolerantly. If a row is skipped unexpectedly, check that the email column has a value.
Verifying the import landed clean
- Open
/dashboard/affiliatesand spot-check 3-5 rows against the BixGrow source. - Open one affiliate's detail page and confirm the preserved
bg_refslug. - Click an affiliate's existing
?bg_ref=link with the new snippet installed; confirm a click row appears within a few seconds. - Confirm re-scoped coupon codes are active under
/dashboard/coupons. - Send a sample notification to yourself before firing the bulk send.
Importing history and earnings
BixGrow's conversion statuses (Pending, Approved, Unpaid, Paid, Denied) come across through the Step 2 generic CSV columns (affiliate email, amount, commission, currency, date). Upload that file under Settings, Migrate, Step 2 once your roster is in. See the migrations overview for the full reference.
Where to go next
- Tracking and attribution: the
bg_refparam, cookie window, and stickiness. - Coupons: re-scope BixGrow codes as Rekomi coupons.
- Plans and trials: what each tier includes and how the 14-day free trial behaves.
Migrating from Refersion
Move a Refersion affiliate roster onto Rekomi with a two-key API pull. Rekomi preserves rfsn tracking links; conversion history comes in through the Step 2 CSV flow.
Migrating from Shopify Collabs
Move a Shopify Collabs creator roster onto Rekomi with a CSV export. Vanity links cannot carry over, but native Shopify discount codes keep crediting creators through Rekomi's coupon attribution.