How to Join the TikTok Shop Affiliate Program: Complete Guide

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Complete guide to joining TikTok Shop's affiliate program for creators
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Want to earn commission selling products on TikTok? By becoming a TikTok Shop affiliate, you can make money for advertising the products you love in videos, on your profile, and in shoppable live videos. Read on to learn how to become a TikTok Shop affiliate as a creator, including the requirements to join, plus how to find and start selling products . We'll also answer common questions about the TikTok Shop Affiliate program, including how and when you'll get paid.

Becoming a TikTok Shop Affiliate

To qualify for the TikTok Shop affiliate program for creators, you'll need to be 18+ and have 5000 followers. If you qualify, you can join on your TikTok profile–just go to TikTok Studio > Monetization > TikTok Shop for Creator and tap Apply .

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TikTok Shop Affiliate Requirements

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  1. You can become a TikTok Shop affiliate once you meet certain requirements. If you don't meet these requirements, you won't see the option to sign up: [1]
    • Be 18 or older
    • Meet TikTok's community guidelines (account in good standing) [2]
    • Have at least 5000 TikTok followers
      • If you haven't hit the 5000 follower mark but have 1000 followers, TikTok may invite you to join the TikTok Shop creator pilot. This is a pared-down version of the affiliate program that lets you post up to 5 affiliate videos a week. Once you reach 5000 followers, you'll unlock unlimited affiliate posting. Keep an eye out for an invitation! [3]
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    Go to your TikTok profile. To get there, open the TikTok app on your Android, iPhone, or iPad, then tap Profile (the outline of a person) at the bottom-right corner.
    • If you're using your computer, you can head over to the TikTok Shop affiliate page , scroll to the bottom, and scan the QR code with your phone to jump right to the signup form.
  2. 2
    Tap TikTok Studio . It's near the top of your profile, just above your video grid.
  3. 3
    Tap the Monetization tab. In some versions of the app, you'll need to scroll down a little bit to the "Monetization programs" tab instead. [4]
  4. 4
    Tap TikTok Shop for Creator . Remember, you'll only see this option if you're 18 or older, have at least 5000 followers, and your account is in good standing. If you haven't met those requirements, you'll only see the option to sign up for TikTok Shop as a seller.
  5. 5
    Tap Apply . Now you'll just need to agree to the terms, provide your bank account information (so you can get paid ), and follow the on-screen instructions to create your TikTok Shop affiliate account. Once you're finished, you can start searching for products to sell! [5]
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Finding & Selling Products

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    Open TikTok Shop Creator Center. Once you've created your TikTok Shop creator account, you can get to the TikTok Shop Creator Center by tapping Profile at the bottom-right corner of TikTok, scrolling to the left on your video grid, then tapping TikTok Shop Creator Center at the top.
  2. 2
    Tap the Products tab at the bottom. This opens a page full of products you can promote on your videos, on your product showcase, and in live shopping videos. [6]
  3. 3
    Browse the product list. You can use the categories to browse for specific types of items, check out the items trending now, search for products you already have, or filter the list to show products that offer free samples in exchange for your review.
    • If you already have a product that appears in the product list, you can start selling it right away!
  4. 4
    Request free or refundable samples. If a free sample is available for a product you want to try, you can tap Get Sample > Request from seller and enter any specifics (like your size or color preference) and submit your request. [7]
    • You can also check out refundable samples if you don't find anything in the free sample section. In this case, you'll buy the product, and be fully refunded once 1 to 3 (depending on the seller's criteria) people buy it from your video, live, or showcase. [8]
  5. 5
    Add products to your showcase. When you're ready to promote a product, tap Add on the product detail page to add it to your showcase. Your viewers will then be able to check out your product showcase on your profile and buy items they're interested in through your account. [9]
    • You can add up to 2000 products to your showcase.
  6. 6
    Make shoppable videos. When you're ready, make a video to market a product you want to sell. Once you're finished creating and editing the video and reach the Post screen, you'll see the option to add product links to your video. Tap + Add Link , select Product , and add the product you're selling. Viewers can then buy the product right from your video. [10]
  7. 7
    Sell products live. If you want to make your TikTok livestream shoppable, head to the Go Live page, select the shopping cart icon, and choose Products . You can then search for or select the products you want to advertise live. [11]
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FAQ

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    How much will I make when I sell a product? TikTok Shop commission rates vary by product, so you'll need to check out the product's description page to find out how much you'll be paid per product. TikTok Shop calculates your total commission by taking the amount of the sale, subtracting any refunds, and multiplying the total by the commission rate. [12]
  2. 2
    When will I get paid? Your payout will be available 15 days after a product is delivered to the customer. You can see your balance in the TikTok Shop Creator Center under Earnings . [13]
  3. 3
    How do I get paid? Go to your TikTok Shop Creator Center, tap Earnings , and then tap Withdraw balance . [14]
  4. 4
    Do you have to pay to become a TikTok Shop affiliate? No, being an affiliate is totally free.
  5. 5
    How do I become a TikTok Shop affiliate with 1000 followers? You'll need 5000 to officially join the TikTok Shop affiliate program, but you may be able to join the pilot program with 1000 followers. If this option is available to you, TikTok will send you an invitation to sign up.
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