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Is CompanyRef free to use?
Yes. Reading and posting on CompanyRef is completely free. We will never ask you to pay for access to discussions, reviews, or verification.
Do I need an account to read discussions?
No — anyone can browse company pages, discussions, and questions without an account. You'll need a free account to comment, vote, ask questions, or follow companies.
Will my real identity be visible?
No. Your username can be anything you choose and doesn't need to reflect your real name. Even "Verified Employee" badges are processed privately without revealing your identity publicly.
How do I get a "Verified Employee" badge?
From your Settings page, you can request verification for a company. Our team reviews requests privately — the verification process does not make your identity public.
I can't find my company — what do I do?
Registered members can suggest a new company page be added. Go to your dashboard and use the Suggestions page. Requests are reviewed by our moderation team before publishing.
How does reputation work?
You earn reputation points when others upvote your posts or accept your answers, and lose a small amount for downvotes. Higher reputation unlocks privileges like downvoting and tag creation. See your Reputation dashboard for details.
How do I report a problem with a post?
Click "Report" on any post or comment. Our moderation team reviews all reports. See our Community Guidelines for what's not allowed.
⚠️Someone is asking me for money — is that allowed?
No. CompanyRef is a free forum and never requires payment. If anyone asks you for money in connection with a job offer, verification, or anything else discussed here, please report it immediately.
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