# 16. How do you set the total usage limit for a referral code?

You can set a usage limit on how many times an affiliate's link or code can be used while being associated with a particular affiliate program. This way you can have control on the maximum use of one affiliate's link or code. 

To set usage limit on individual affiliate, 

1. Go to Afflr dashboard -> Programs
2. Click create a program or Edit an existing program 
3. Scroll down, tick the check box that reds 'Set Usage Limit'' and enter the number of times usage is permitted
4. Save the program 

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