Microsoft is rolling out a new promotion for its Edge mobile browser, allowing users to earn valuable Microsoft Rewards points by inviting friends to try the browser. This initiative aims to boost Edge adoption and engagement by leveraging the popular Rewards program, which can be redeemed for items like Xbox Game Pass subscriptions or gift cards.
Score Big with Edge Referrals
Under this new campaign, existing Edge users on Android and iOS can generate a unique referral link. When a friend, who has never used Microsoft Edge before, signs up via this link, accepts the invitation, logs into their Microsoft account within 14 days, and performs a search for two days, both the referrer and the new user receive 500 Microsoft Rewards points. This promotion is not region-specific, meaning users globally can participate.
The earning potential is significant. Users can accumulate up to 7,500 Rewards points per month through this referral program. At this monthly maximum, dedicated users could potentially earn as much as 90,000 Rewards points annually. This substantial amount can then be redeemed for a variety of perks, adding tangible value to using the Edge browser.
Edge’s Ongoing Efforts to Engage Users
This is not the first time Microsoft has incentivized Edge usage. Recently, a sweepstakes campaign was noted where users could gain entries for downloading Edge, setting it as their default browser, and performing searches. However, that particular promotion was limited to U.S. users. Microsoft’s strategy appears focused on ensuring users not only adopt Edge but also continue to use it regularly, preventing it from becoming a one-time installation.
The latest Rewards promotion is exclusively available through the mobile versions of Microsoft Edge on Android and iOS. Users who frequently use Edge on their mobile devices are more likely to be notified about this opportunity. To maximize the chances of seeing these offers, Microsoft encourages users to enable notifications for the Edge browser, ensuring they don’t miss out on future Rewards-related activities.
How to Participate and Maximize Rewards
To join the promotion, users should look out for a notification within their Edge mobile app. If presented with the offer, they can share their personalized referral link with friends and family who haven’t used Edge before. The key steps for the invited friend are:
- Install Microsoft Edge via the referral link.
- Sign in with a Microsoft account within 14 days.
- Perform a search within the browser on at least two separate days.
Once these conditions are met by the new user, both the referrer and the referred user will be credited with 500 Rewards points. While there isn’t a stated end date for this promotion, Microsoft reserves the right to modify the terms and conditions at any time.
This initiative highlights Microsoft’s commitment to growing its user base for Edge, particularly on mobile platforms, by offering a clear and rewarding incentive structure. By turning existing users into advocates, Microsoft aims to foster organic growth and reinforce the value proposition of its Edge browser and the wider Microsoft Rewards ecosystem.
