How ReferenceLock works
ReferenceLock lets you request verified references once, keep them securely stored, and share them with employers using a simple link — with a full audit trail.
The reference journey
Step 1
Reference requested
Step 2
Reference received
Step 3
Share link created
Step 4
Share link viewed
Step 5
Audit trail downloaded
Example: what a member sees
Each reference is tracked end-to-end with timestamps and an auditable history.
| Referee | Company | Role | Status | Progress | Details | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sarah Bennett ID: ref-1001 | Greenbridge Housing | Team Leader | Completed | 100% | ViewRequested at 2026-02-10 09:12 Received at 2026-02-11 14:06 Share link created 2026-02-11 14:12 Share link viewed 2026-02-12 10:44 Audit trail downloaded 2026-02-12 10:45 Audit trail (example)
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| Mark O’Neill ID: ref-1002 | Northfield Care Trust | Registered Manager | Shared | 60% | ViewRequested at 2026-02-12 11:01 Received at 2026-02-14 16:28 Share link created 2026-02-14 16:31 Share link viewed — Audit trail downloaded — Audit trail (example)
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| Priya Shah ID: ref-1003 | BrightStart Schools | HR Manager | Requested | 20% | ViewRequested at 2026-02-15 08:40 Received at — Share link created — Share link viewed — Audit trail downloaded — Audit trail (example)
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Verified referee identity
Each reference is tied to an identifiable author — giving employers confidence.
Simple share link
Generate a read-only employer link instantly, without forwarding emails.
Fully auditable trail
Track reference creation, views, and downloads with timestamped logs.