Onboarding & approvals
Manage vendor applications in one inbox
From submission to approved directory entry.
Vendor application management for list owners who receive steady signup volume. Review details, verify payments, and move vendors into your hub without spreadsheet chaos.
The problem
Sound familiar? These are the pain points people search for before they find a better way.
- Applications lost in email threads
- No single view of pending vs approved
- Duplicate applications from same business
- Manual copy-paste into public list
What you get
Centralized inbox
All signups per list in your dashboard.
Status tracking
Pending, approved, declined — at a glance.
Campaign attribution
Know which promo link drove the signup.
One-click approve
Creates hub vendor + list membership on approval.
Owner notifications
Email alert on new submissions.
Terms compliance
Applicants must accept before submitting.
How it works
- 1
Collect applications
Via join link or campaign URL.
- 2
Review in dashboard
Filter pending and verify details.
- 3
Approve to publish
Live on your directory immediately.
Built for
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Frequently asked questions
- Is there an API for applications?
- Not in MVP. Manage applications in the ReferLyst dashboard.
- Is ReferLyst good for vendor application management?
- Yes. From submission to approved directory entry. ReferLyst combines a private vendor hub, public share links, and optional monetization — without enterprise procurement complexity.
- How much does vendor application management cost on ReferLyst?
- Start free with unlimited Lysts, the full Design Studio, and up to 100 total Refs. Upgrade to Pro for up to 2,500 total Refs, analytics, QR codes, and advanced monetization.
- Who typically uses this solution?
- High-volume group admins, Monetized list owners. See the Vendor signup page use case for a practical example.
Related solutions
See also: Use case — Vendor signup page
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