What can you do with ViralSweep?
ViralSweep helps you attract, engage, and convert customers through promotions.
With ViralSweep, you can:
Run sweepstakes and giveaways to grow your email list
Create instant win games (like spin wheels or scratch cards) for immediate engagement
Capture customer data (email, phone, preferences) for targeted marketing
Drive repeat visits with referrals and bonus entry actions
Sync entrants with email platforms like Klaviyo, Mailchimp, and Omnisend
Track performance with built-in analytics and reports
Free trial overview
When you install ViralSweep, you get a 30-day free trial—no credit card required.
During your trial:
You have access to all features
You can run unlimited promotions
After the trial ends, you'll need to choose a paid plan to keep your promotions live.
You can pause or cancel anytime.
How to install ViralSweep on Shopify
To install ViralSweep:
Go to your Shopify admin
Navigate to Apps → App and sales channels store
Search for "ViralSweep"
Click Add app and approve permissions
Once installed, you'll be redirected to your ViralSweep dashboard.
Access your ViralSweep dashboard
Your dashboard is where you create and manage all promotions.
You can access it in two ways:
From Shopify: Apps → ViralSweep
Directly: Log in at app.viralsweep.com
From here, you can view active, draft, and completed promotions, along with subscriber data and performance metrics.
Account access help: See our How to log in to ViralSweep article if you're having trouble accessing your account or dashboard.
Create your first promotion
You can launch your first promotion in just a few minutes:
Click New Promotion
Choose a promotion type:
Sweepstakes: Users enter for a chance to win
Giveaway: Users refer friends to earn entries
Instant Win: Users play a game for immediate prizes
Name your promotion (e.g. Spring Giveaway)
Set your start and end dates
Add your prize
Customize your entry form (email required, optional fields available)
Click Launch
Your promotion will go live immediately (based on your start date/time).
⚠️ Important: Check your timing settings
Make sure your promotion's start date, time, and timezone are correct.
If your promotion isn't appearing, see:
My promotion isn't going live — troubleshooting guide
Understanding key concepts
Here are some key terms you'll see:
Entries: Total number of submissions
Unique entries: Individual users who entered
Referral entries: Entries earned by inviting others
Email subscriber: Anyone who entered and provided an email
Sweepstakes: Random winner selection
Giveaway: Referral-based entry system
Instant Win: Game-based promotion with immediate results
Add your promotion to your store
Once your promotion is ready, you'll need to make it accessible to customers.
You can:
Embed it on your storefront (homepage, product pages, etc.)
Share it using a direct link
What to do next
After your promotion is live:
Connect your email platform
Automatically sync entrants to Klaviyo, Mailchimp, or OmnisendMonitor performance
Track entries, views, and conversion rates in your dashboardOptimize future campaigns
Use data to improve targeting and engagementUpgrade your plan
Unlock advanced features as your list grows
Where to get help
If you run into issues:
Account access → How to log in to ViralSweep
Promotion issues → My promotion isn't going live — troubleshooting guide
Billing questions → Billing
Shopify-specific help → ViralSweep for Shopify
Need help from a human?
Click the chat icon in the bottom-right corner to contact support.