Becoming a TikTok Shop Creator - Requirements & Application Guidelines

Registration & Operation
You may only monetise your content when promoting products on TikTok Shop if you meet certain criteria. If you qualify, you may:
  • Display products on your TikTok profile page
  • Advertise and promote products in videos uploaded on TikTok
  • Promote products during TikTok livestreams

Am I eligible to apply to be a TikTok Shop Creator?

To apply to be a TikTok Shop Creator:
  • Your TikTok account must have at least 1,000 followers
  • You must be at least 18 years old
  • You must have no violations of the Creator Code of Conduct
  • Your TikTok account must not be a Government, Politician and Political Party Account (GPPA) as defined in this article.
  • The e-commerce content on your TikTok account must comply with our TikTok Community Guidelines
  • You must not have any prior record of having e-commerce permissions revoked by TikTok Shop
  • Your associated TikTok Shop account(s) must not have any platform violation risk.

How can I maintain my status as a TikTok Shop Creator ?

In order to remain a TikTok Shop Creator:
  • Your account must not accumulate 24 violation points.
  • Your account must not become a Government, Politician and Political Party Account
  • Your account must not be associated with any TikTok Shop account with any platform violation risk.
If the above criteria is not met, you will lose your TikTok Shop Creator privileges. However, you may re-apply once you meet the eligibility criteria.

How do I apply to be a TikTok Shop Creator?

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If you meet the above criteria, you may apply to be a TikTok Shop Creator on your TikTok profile page:
  • Step 1: Select "Creator tools"
  • Step 2: Select "TikTok Shop for Creator" and select "Apply" if you are eligible