TikTok Affiliate Shops Banned After Signing Up As A Seller | What To Do Now |

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[@w.r.carman3328]

Basically, get 5000 followers to be safe because TikTok has gone overboard with policing.

[@ArabellaPrayers]

Correct, Because This 0 Followers Is Not Working, I Signed Up One Day and Next Morning A Message of ID Violation and I Was So Excited To To Start🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@thelioness6102]

That’s why I have waited to get 5000 A lot of people (I’m in a group with repurpose content who I was learning from) and I quit doing that just so I didn’t get anymore after watching her last video No one else in my group who have tons of videos they have repurposed have had any issues so why mine is …I don’t know if it’s my niche? So I have been making my own and still getting it 😢 It’s frustrating

[@wilsonlifestyle6644]

This happened to me!!!!!!

[@nichopsc]

Anyone buy a 5k account and get paid out successfully?

[@jjbooker23]

@@ArabellaPrayersu have to talk to support its not that u didnt hav 5k followers. My acct got deactivated as well but not because of not having 5k. Their verification process is just super strict. Just show the documents of who u are and have a ticket opened up for help

[@tammyhodges4447]

It's bullsh1t. I created the shop, for the 1st time, brand new and LESS than 5 minutes later, I got a violation. This has happened 2x in 2 days. I didn't have a chance to do ANYTHING with the account. Within 5 minutes of OPENING the shop, they gave me a violation. Thank you for explaining this, because they SERIOUSLY messed up. Who will want to deal with them now? They should have screened for the product(s) they were having an issue with, not arbitrarily shut shops down within minutes of them being opened. I've been in IT over 30 years and whoever did that algorithm does NOT know what they're doing and should be fired.

[@JustAndromeda]

EXACTLY!!! I say with the check marked area that I am a single seller and they want my warehouse address, etc, etc. WTF....just started watching. Guess I best watch. Praying this is the answer. Future me???

[@tammyhodges4447]

@@JustAndromeda I'm going to try an affiliate account and forget the seller. I might try the seller in a couple in a couple of months again, but not with this BS going on. You won't get past the bots. I uploaded the documents, even tho I signed up as an individual - they said I was 'missing documentation' which is false. I closed both shops, but because of the 'violation' its pending for 30 days.

[@JustAndromeda]

Hopefully you have 5k followers. I do not, yet...but I will!@@tammyhodges4447

[@affiliate_queen_]

this happened to me as well i continued thru the verification process and was approved praying and it was definitely frustration. i can tell you what all i had to do if that helps and the emails from them were very delayed

[@JustAndromeda]

PLEASE! You can have my first born. He eats a lot and talks back, but you can have him. @@affiliate_queen_

[@SharonSmoot]

My TikTok shop received a violation (with a 30-day funds freeze) literally the minute it was approved. I tried going the ticket route, buy TikTok support kept telling me to file an appeal despite my repeatedly telling them that I'm an individual and providing my DL and passport. They finally closed out the support ticket and told me I had to file an appeal. So I filed the appeal and included the handwritten note with the date and the name of my shop with pictures of the front and back of my DL and a statement that I am an individual, not a business and therefore do not have the warehouse documents, tax documents, etc. They denied my appeal because I didn't supply them with documents that don't exist. The whole thing is maddening and I give up. So the funds freeze remains in effect. TikTok support sucks!

[@TheonlyHoneyBadger]

im literally on my 3rd tt shop acc after the first two got banned. my third acc 1st appeal just got denied. incorrrct shop registration? ALL details are corrext wtaf

[@SharonSmoot]

@@TheonlyHoneyBadger Their review/appeal process is inexplicable and it's so frustrating! I hope you can get your shop up and running. Thankfully, mine is up and running, I just have to deal with the 30-day funds freeze once I start making sales.🙄🙄 Good luck!!

[@SharonSmoot]

@ideamasters-od9dn They never deactivated my shop. They gave me the violation and put the funds freeze in place, but I've been able to post videos since they first approved my shop.

[@adelineramirez473]

We basically never should’ve created an account with less than 5 k followers. It’s sad that a lot of people are going to create accounts with less than 5 k followers and run into this problem.

[@Mospendo]

Thanks so much, this is so helpful. This is exactly what happened to me. I open account and it was closed in few minutes.

[@will2be_]

Thank you so much for this. I was wondering why my product page wasnt showing up. I havent been able to even add affiliate selling products. So i guess ill just leave it be and work on the 5k followers

[@emplathitude]

I just set mine up on your other video. Please add a disclaimer to that video.

[@talking2fee]

I have a tiktok seller account with a 1000+ followers. Im interested in the affiliate marketing program. Do i have to unlink my sellers account in order to participate in the program, or am i able to do both from this one account? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Im new and lost 😅

[@ohheygoldi]

I hope she answers, I need help with this too

[@ItstheDaveShow1]

yikes, I had just opened a tt seller account and a new TT account and linked it to be able to do influencer affiliate videos, I am an Amazon influencer with about 1900 product videos. I have uploaded a few non product videos and a few product videos so far. I think I already got a sale as well. Hope they don't close me. I only have 67 followers right now

[@BriannahMonee]

Did they ?

[@xXGiggsyyXx]

I set my account up as an individual and I told them that I signed up as an individual so there’s no business info to send. They closed my ticket.

[@BreeRandomness]

How do you access the funds after the seller accounts gets suspended?

[@lisamarie7681]

I'm wondering the same. Have $3000 in earnings and now suspended. Hoping there's a fix.

[@niyaapooh1348]

​@@lisamarie7681Hi there I had same issue but Vinethics help me

[@niyaapooh1348]

ON Instagram

[@KaterinaGasset]

If I set up a TikTok Shop as a business, I have an LLC, and documentation, etc. It would be a new shop with no followers. Can I still do affiliate sales on the business shop or is all this suspending going on because you can only sell your own products on your shop?

[@ByCrystalWilliams]

This sounds good but you would Need to sell a product too I believe

[@oliviahenry4484]

@@ByCrystalWilliamswhen u set up as an individual do u have to sell products?

[@ByCrystalWilliams]

@@oliviahenry4484 originally no but it looks like that might be the best work around since they are cracking down on people setting up accounts as a seller but not selling anything

[@jjbooker23]

@@ByCrystalWilliamshow do you know that this is happening though? I cant find that this is actually happening anywhere. Tiktok hasnt announced that. I feel like if this is true they would just deactivate the affiliate part then and just only have u sell until u reach 5000 followers. It still says that u are automatically a part of the affiliate when u create a sellers account.

[@BriannahMonee]

@@jjbooker23girl , if it’s doing it to everyone else IT IS 😂 . Wtf I hate ppl tryna be smart and the FACTS is there . Know what you’re talking about before you say it. It’s not a time for pride rn.

[@markcavanaugh5548]

Have you heard of someone forgetting their password and click forgot password and never receive a verification code by email? I'm having that issue for several days I have been talking with TikTok trying to resolve it and not any farther now than when I started. I used my email to sign up and thought the password was saved in my password manager but apparently not.

[@withthesun13]

Hi, what’s the difference between a sellers account and a Ticktock shop? That’s confusing, because it sounds like the same thing. Thank you.

[@ByCrystalWilliams]

so a sellers account is an account that someone sets up to sell their own products on tiktok shop setting this account up also give you access to be an affiliate and sell other sellers products even if you have less than 5000 but now tiktok wants the sellers to actually sell their own products because a lot of us have set up seller accounts just to get access to e an affiliate to sell other sellers products and not our own. let me know if this was helpful

[@withthesun13]

@@ByCrystalWilliams Ok, so there’s a different set up just for affiliate that is separate from a sellers account and that requires 5000 followers? Thank you.

[@bigfeetjack8564]

@@ByCrystalWilliamshey crystal, my plan was to start as an individual seller to pay affiliates commission to sell products. Are you basically saying that if I don’t plan on showing up in my videos, TikTok is not going to approve my store?

[@LocNwithNat]

If I delete my seller account will I still be eligible for the affiliate program once I reach 5k?

[@KayJourna]

Could you unlink the seller account with your TikTok account? Would that solve the problem so you don't getting shut down?

[@vlgn9568]

Hi there I had same issue but Vinethics help me.

[@vlgn9568]

ON Instagram.

[@mysticminimalist]

I'm so confused! I was instantly authorized but it says I am in a probation period. But then I did successfully link my shop and I'm ready to go however I am under 5K. I didn't even realize I wasn't signing up for the TikTok affiliate but the seller account. What should I do now? And your newsletter, Instagram, and tiktok all goe to a 404 page.

[@vlgn9568]

T Hi there I had same issue but Vinethics help me

[@vlgn9568]

On Instagram

[@amandanpallas]

What if you buy followers? 🤔

[@ndnd9702]

Do you have to start selling as soon as you set up your shop?

[@zeallionaireenterprises3703]

Hey Crystal, they say my address can’t be verified. My residential address is different from my address on my drivers license. Know anything about that? I sent an email but wanted to know if you had any incite.

[@ByCrystalWilliams]

no i have not heard this one before nut most likely its because the id does not match do you have a passport you can use

[@Chriseanroxx]

So did any of your shops get shut down? Seems like it might have. Did u get it back or are you still waiting?

[@ByCrystalWilliams]

no my two shops are still up but remember the one i started with 0 followers made it to 7k so they shut down my sellers account but could not shut down my tiktok shop that was attached because i actually qualified now

[@BreeRandomness]

@@ByCrystalWilliamsI am wondering if you can help me please.

[@akhtarali-ty6vw]

Hello dear can you help me with TikTok shop uk

[@lovelymarie1366]

Calling for a Friend! I was approved for a Tiktok shop affiliate. My full social security is required now. Is that accurate? I know they will ask for the last four!

[@niyaapooh1348]

Hi there I had same issue but Vinethics help me

[@niyaapooh1348]

ON Instagram

[@donnalynn7454]

I'm looking for your green screen video 📽

[@vlgn9568]

Hi there I had same issue but Vinethics help me

[@vlgn9568]

ON Instagram

[@khrys-annjosephs9700]

Hi Crystal, thanks for making this video. I am wondering if TikTok affiliates can do TikTok drop shipping from the US using Printful or CJ dropshipping without getting a violation from TikTok and being banned. Is it possible that you can do a video addressing this? I saw your video on how to set up TikTok shop as an affiliate without 5,000 subscribers and I set up my account. I’m so grateful that you decided to share your journey with TikTok and I would love to learn more. I haven’t posted any content yet or added any products to my showcase because I’m still trying to figure out how I can do this without any products. My account is in good standing and I don’t want to do anything that would raise any red flags with TikTok.

[@louc6635]

They're going to shut you down

[@BriannahMonee]

Did your account get shut down without a product in your shop ?

[@jaimieevette3962]

Things to consider when doing the work around.. 1) ppl are getting shut down within minutes to hours of being accepted. Even a legit seller might not have enough time to get a video up so that theory’s flawed. 2) ppl are getting banned from ever having a shop after doing this. Not worth it. 3) ppl are reporting having actually talked to TT reps who are saying they are shutting down shops that opened because they did the work around. It’s so bad out there that ppl are demanding that those that are promoting this work around need to delete their videos and/or make videos exposing how this is not working and is creating havoc. Having said all this I will say I created a new account, did the work around, never posted a single video and after 3 days unlinked and deleted before TT found me. I’ll just work on getting 5K followers and do it the right way.

[@SaberEsvida]

this answers my question, thank you. I will post and make sure my account reaches 5000 organic.

[@daytrace4635]

Why on earth would they ban majority of people that are making them money lol, no, they arent, they are just being strict ab it now because it was getting spammy. If you had an account before, you are likely to not get banned.

[@Lulushef]

Wrong. You DO NOT need any followers to open a TikTok shop, ZERO. You need the followers ONLY to be an AFILIATE, to promote other shop products. Pls correct this info. 😉

[@msindicaflowers6345]

Not even what’s being discussed. Get out of here you’re not very smart. You need a life.

[@uniquefactsfile5]

This happened to me right after I got my shop set up. I woke up in the morning to a notice that my shop was permanently suspended. I got on the live chat, and they didn't know why it happened. My shop was reinstated immediately.

[@shaypa7880]

How do you get on chat with them

[@Stacil1063James]

Yes how

[@MamaNesian]

This happened to me. Following your other videos. I signed up, got approved within minutes then later on got a violation notice...I haven't even done anything after coming up with a name for my shop. nothing set up so I'm confused.

[@Talkandcrime]

Me to

[@Theempressgang]

I think I'll have 5000 followers soon started with 34 followers 2 viral videos...im at 3900 in 3 weeks

[@snowangel1066]

When I go to add a product to my showcase it doesn’t appear in my TikTok shop. Is anyone else having this issue? I’m in absolute tears. I keep seeing life just pass me by. I just feel TikTok is upset this has lifted some people out of debt and poverty. That’s all I want. I’m so tired of these low wages and rude coworkers and management. It’s all just building and building and I thought this would be my way out. I’m running out of steam god.

[@ByCrystalWilliams]

so if you have a sellers account that is linked to a tiktok with less than 5000 your showcase will not be visible to others until you hit 5000 which is fine you can still link the products in your showcase in your videos

[@snowangel1066]

@@ByCrystalWilliamsthank you so much! I will be linking it immediately!

[@snowangel1066]

@@ByCrystalWilliams it seemed to work. I tested it by logging into a separate TikTok account to view my video but all I see is a paid commission content disclaimer. No link to any product that I linked in the video. I think this might be over for us under 5k. I just have to accept that. Thank your for all that you do ❤️

[@B52graphx]

I did the work around before seeing this video. I'm going to go for it! I also noticed that one of the 3 videos I posted, so far, appeared in my fyp with a promote ad. It was a shopable video with a disclaimer that was only visible to me. It told me that this is what my video would look like if I paid to promote it. I thought it was pretty clever for TT to promote their "promote" feature while I was promoting a product as an affiliate. That level game is 🤌🏾 mmwah!

[@shaypa7880]

I just saw same thing on mine . Like I can see it but not on other end of some1 elses either..like on 1 phone I can see my shop other I cant

[@kishiaward5]

I literally applied as a business then hit appeal and said I literally just opened this. They corrected it in like 1 minute.

[@xXGiggsyyXx]

I did that too and they kept sending the same message with the vague reason for violation.

[@joyem888]

I have done this as well, Gave my driver license information front and back, passport, EIN original document from IRS, Secretary of State filing Articles of Organization, and three bank statements with name and address, but message states Invalid Supporting Material. Very sure adding birth certificate will not help...

[@w.r.carman3328]

@ByCrystalWilliams Thank you for telling us the truth even when you don't have all the answers. Many influencers are just pushing the fast money and are not sharing the pitfalls.

[@plenty4ud]

Tik Tok with all this is not worth it, holding your funds, that is not good. Too much going on with Tik Tok behind the scenes just a big headache.

[@jjbooker23]

Well if this is true just add a product that noone will buy LOL . I connected my shop to printify and posted a sweatshirt noone will prob buy. And in case someone does its connected to printify so they’ll handle it. Problem solved

[@KickBackwithEnglishVocab]

I was just on the Printify site checking to see if they had a TikTok integration. Not only that, but they give directions on how to connect the two. I have already used Printify a little bit, so I am familiar with it. I just wasn't sure about a TikTok integration. I left the Printify site to look at the comments on this video to see how people were doing, and I saw your comment. You hit the nail on the head! (For people who understand how to do print on demand, that is. It can be a little complicated, but it can be learned.)

[@KickBackwithEnglishVocab]

Update to my comment above: I've been reading comments on KZbin about integrating Printify with TikTok and several people have said that their TT accounts were suspended when they did this. One KZbin even made a short video about this same thing happening to him six days ago. It sounds like you didn't have any problems connecting Printify with TT, is that right?

[@jjbooker23]

@@KickBackwithEnglishVocab i mean yea no problems at all so far. I mean if my shop gets banned then its whatever at least i tried. 🤷🏽‍♀️ im pretty sure EVERYONE might get banned one way or another at anytime because its ran by bots.

[@KickBackwithEnglishVocab]

@@jjbooker23 Thanks for the response. It's good that you haven't had any problems with integrating Printify. It shows me that sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. I like your attitude: "At least I tried"! Also, we hate bots.

[@jjbooker23]

@@KickBackwithEnglishVocabso my shop just got deactivated but its not because i dont hav 5k followers. I just had to show proof of address so i am waiting now. I am not sure why people are saying that they are cracking down people with less than 5k followers. Ive asked around and NOBODY has been able to show proof of their violation stating that. It doesnt make sense to get a violation or store shut down for having less than 5 k followers when its allowed to be an affiliate automatically when signed up as a seller.

[@micheleedwardswhitfield7377]

Crystal I am confused. What is The difference between the seller account and the affiliate account? I followed the previous video to create my TIK Tok affiliate. I received the email stating they needed tax documents, utility bill, etc. Did I do something incorrect?. Is this the 1st step to the affiliate shop?. How do I submit a ticket. Please help

[@ohheygoldi]

Same. I’m so confused and I need help

[@thomasedison9047]

​@@ohheygoldiI had same issue but thomethic helped me it can be so frustrated but thomethics will fix it for you he is a verified Meta agent

[@thomasedison9047]

On Instagram

[@RetrosGamingMusic]

My account has almost 6k followers and somehow I got max points and banned for one flagged video...one

[@831VibezTribe]

Ive been so confused trying to set it all up, im at a stand still....and i just cant seem to find instructions...i even went into the selller academy and im still not seeing what i need....oh and i tried doing just a individual account and it wouldnt let me, i had to open a business account but i dont have a business

[@HeyItsMaori]

This makes me so sad. I just watched the previous video and was about to set up the seller to sell and grow my account but then I saw this video. 😢

[@ForDreamSake]

Can I disconnect my seller account after i gain 5k followers and then just submit my page for influencer program?

[@djones3315]

Some people are buying accounts as well with 5000 followers already gained. Just be careful of scammers. Some are actually legitimately good and safe. Discord is full of scams be careful if you take this route. I’m sorry you guys are affected by this. It’s not over don’t give up. Breathe, reset and keep going!!! ❤❤❤

[@affiliate_queen_]

i also was approved after hours at it and the back and forth with verifications and delayed emails from tiktok. whew it was definitely challenging but i cant give up.

[@jenoviarealle]

So I started my separate review TikTok from my personal/KZbin one, but after seeing this video, I haven’t opened up the TikTok shop yet, and linked to the Shop to my review TikTok. Do you think I should just start doing reviews Just random stuff around my home to get my 5000 followers on the review TikTok before trying to become affiliate?

[@SharondaMichell]

I have a TT shop, barely 500 followers and I can go life.❤🎉

[@diamondchild3314]

Pls don’t make us wait til 3pm to watch this! 😩 lol

[@ByCrystalWilliams]

Lol I am so sorry

[@bingo8789]

I was thinking the same thing 😂 Every time I get a notification from this lady she's never on AT THAT MOMENT. You always gotta wait. That's why her views are low because you can't watch when you click. By looking at her views per video, folks ain't coming back 30m to 1hr later.

[@Camb34]

Hey I’m a creator on tik tok and I got permanently banned from advertising for tik tok shop even tho I only have 6 violation points. Is it possible you can help me resolve this?

[@themerlinaazul]

Hi Crystal, these videos have been tremendously helpful! Thank you! I have a question (not tiktok shop related but maybe a violation of sorts?) My editing feature has been acting up and I posted a story talking about it, trying to see if other creators were experiencing the same thing. I didn't add a sound, it was just me talking. A few mins after posting, the sound was *removed* and I wasn't able to get an explanation. The next two videos I posted COMPLETELY flopped. Any thoughts on this? Is tiktok punishing me for pointing out their flaws? 😂

[@storybeginsyall]

Don’t know if this will help. In less than five hours of receiving the notice, I attempted to appeal it, but unfortunately, it wasn't approved. Determined to resolve the issue, I delved deeper into the process. Turning my attention to the business section of the form, I selected 'individual' and diligently filled out a W9 form. It proved to be the key to restoring my account status to good standing.

[@DaTrendSetta2020]

How do I fix the TikTok affiliate setup? I tried to setup the account and I feel like I did it wrong before watching your previous video on setting up TikTok Affiliate. It’s now asking you to put my warehouse shipping information in. I created a new TikTok page with 0 followers.CAN YOU PLEASE HELP! I hope i don’t have to create a whole new page.

[@niyaapooh1348]

On Instagram

[@ASSEENBYSB]

i just got a ban because of the products i promote.. i do tag the different shops in that sell the product.. i have no clue why they banned my account

[@kellroxrana2597]

My account just got shut down. I’m trying to start a new one but it’s saying I’m maxed out on the number of accounts I can have. How do I set up another one with the same personal iformation? Or do I have to get another ID? There is no info on how to start multiple affiliate/seller accounts for TikTok on KZbin. Maybe good video idea. I can’t figure it out. Please help. I know other people have set up multiple accounts, so I know it can be done, but I can’t figure it out.

[@LivingGoodwithLandee111]

Can you do a video on how to fix your creator affiliate showcase no longer showing on profile after you do the seller account. My showcase disappeared once I created seller account and now it’s making me put my own products to ship etc which I don’t want to do. Help!

[@jerbrinajones5173]

This was so helpful. I have had my seller account for like 3 weeks and right after I finally decide what POD to sell on my tik tok shop i get this email. Luckily, I have not made a sell yet. Just submitted my ticket let’s cross our fingers🤞🏽

[@jerbrinajones5173]

Hunny let me work on getting the rest of these 1,905 followers by the end of this month as a back up. Currently sitting at 3,095 followers.

[@FamsGaming14]

Same , i got permanent banned wihout reason im not even start selling anything , so stupid and bad company

[@JoAnnBunton]

I have 12,7k and they restricted me from selling and I didn’t even do anything 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@thomasedison9047]

I had same issue but thomethic helped me it can be so frustrated but thomethics will fix it for you he is a verified Meta agent

[@thomasedison9047]

On Instagram

[@DKS548]

Thanks for the info! Hey I was wondering if your shop gets permanently suspended can you start another shop on a different account if you have the 5000 followers?

[@niyaapooh1348]

Go and Google this dude and message him Vinethics

[@affiliate_queen_]

First you are awesome thank you for dropping these videos quickly, can you do a video on how to add products to start selling (i have add to storefront but waiting on approval) if approval is needed to start advertising a product? and how to set up to receive commission.

[@ByCrystalWilliams]

I will film today!!! This will go live on Monday at noon

[@Rockstarnycosmetics]

Tiktok is asking me to provide a warehouse address , but i dont have what should i do ?

[@SharondaMichell]

register as individual 😂and use your home address

[@goldnchild6004]

could you buy followers for it to work?

[@ForeverLovedStore]

I just want to do affiliate but I got suspended with 24 points. If I get 5000 followers, would I still be able to do affiliate?

[@BlackQueenMagic]

My shop was banned because it was “inactive” I didn’t even know it had to be active 🥺 I wish I can get my shop reinstated but unfortunately the decision can’t be appealed.

[@TrinaMerry]

Two quick questions. Number one you said that you’re going to go live at noon tomorrow but what time zone? Question number two is I have a regular TikTok account with over 280,000 followers and obviously this is very different content of what I normally make. I’ve been trying to do some TikTok shop videos every day, and, the content is flopping. I’m obviously not surprised. I was going to make one of these new shops with less than 5000 followers to start fresh. Since it sounds like that’s not a great idea anymore, can you talk about balance, and how to transition a personal account that is niched to an account that is also on TikTok shop. For example, are you doing one TikTok shop video a day but two niche videos? Are you just doing three or four TikTok Shop videos and waiting for the algorithm to catch up, I would love to know your thoughts on how to really maximize my opportunities on TikTok shop with an establish personal account. Thank you so much.

[@ByCrystalWilliams]

Hey Trina what’s your niche

[@TrinaMerry]

Beauty- specifically creative makeup, sfx makeup, skincare (lots of asmr skincare but also unboxings, product reviews, & aesthetic) & bodypaint

[@catchingupclassy]

Every time I go to my EARNINGS it says I have no interest connection and I clearly do.. What is happening??? I can access everything else except my earnings 😩

[@KickBackwithEnglishVocab]

Same here! After watching this video, I'm afraid that this is the first clue that I'm going to lose my account. I have checked my TikTok account health and there are no violations. It's green. I have checked my Seller Center account and there are no signs of a problem. However, I can't withdraw my funds. I made my first withdrawal Sunday night without any problems, but now, like you, when I click on Earnings it says that I have no Internet connection. I just sold four items today, so that seems to be working. But what's happening with the Earnings? I don't have 5,000 followers. I used the Shop setup to be able to be an affiliate.

[@ForeverLovedStore]

Same

[@wellnessandwisdom516]

Need help !! Plz I linked my seller to TikTok account.. soo I am ready to pick a product but the product marketplace icon is not popping out anywhere?😢im ready to launch my video but can’t link anything bcux it won’t let me in product marketplace plz help what am I doing wrong?

[@vlgn9568]

Hi there I had same issue but Vinethics help me.

[@vlgn9568]

ON Instagram

[@ohheygoldi]

Same. Did u figure it out?? I need help

[@inspiremebree]

Soooo I haven’t even had the chance to make a video & I got a violation? Plus since I’m under 5k following & my verification got denied because of the links you have to put down. I have to wait 30 days to verify again

[@ByCrystalWilliams]

one lady i spoke with said she is going to use the next 30 days to get the 5000 followers

[@Poisontooth]

I got a message saying my account was banned then all of a sudden ot days my account is in good health and now I can't find that message saying it was banned. I'm wondering if it was sent out on error.

[@vlgn9568]

On Instagram

[@housetalkwithdiana]

I started my sellers account but want to sell as an affiliate! I had over 5k when open TT shop. But I do not want to hold product or drop ship. Can you help?

[@RamatuAdamu-qf3uw]

Hey ,I had same issue ,I got it fixed with the help of Officialethicsbash

[@RamatuAdamu-qf3uw]

Found him on Instagram

[@RamatuAdamu-qf3uw]

He got 25k followers

[@adelineramirez473]

I received a violation when I immediately signed up. I followed the steps given in another video you posted. The TikTok shop icon didn’t show up on my TikTok account. So I’m not able to start selling anything. Do you have any suggestions?

[@niyaapooh1348]

Hi there I had same issue but Vinethics help me

[@niyaapooh1348]

ON Instagram

[@niyaapooh1348]

Hi there I had same issue but Vinethics help me

[@niyaapooh1348]

On Instagram

[@omieye2859]

If it is because of the low followers they need to say so. If it isn't they need tl inform eneryone what ecatly they are violoting and how to not do it again

[@RamatuAdamu-qf3uw]

Hey ,I had same issue ,I got it fixed with the help of Officialethicsbash

[@RamatuAdamu-qf3uw]

On Instagram

[@RamatuAdamu-qf3uw]

He got 25k followers

[@IAmNappi2B]

HELP!!! This is frustrating just set up my shop over the weekend and Monday 02/19/24 my account got deactivated. I didn’t get a chance to sell any items, honestly I don’t think appealing will change anything 💯!!!

[@cole71]

This has been the most helpful video!

[@pewee2496]

Thank you sooo much, this happened to me 1 day ago! So frustrating !

[@Talkandcrime]

I did the video with less than 5,000 and got a violation right after I was approved

[@TonyasTresses]

Hey so I already had my personal tiktok acct eirh less than 5k followers and I was approved for sellers acct and I linked sellers acctvto my personal acct as per your video...its only been about a week now but I have not started selling anything yet. What dies this mean for me? I don't have any if my own products to sell and am unsure if I can just promote products from the tiktok marketplace tht I do have. Also do you thinkbi shoukd unlink my personal tiktok acct and create a new one and link tht pne to my sellers acct? Last thing I want us for them to shut dwn my personal acct...even though It has over 4k followers...what are your thoughts? All o wanted to do was ve an affiliate and promote some of the things I have purchased from toktok shop

[@thelioness6102]

I keep getting my content isn’t original or good quality when it is ..I use 15 pro max 4K 30 and edit on iMovie crop and upload to tik tok and I get it can’t be seen on “For you” I don’t know what I’m doing wrong I have no tik tok shop or anything It’s very frustrating I did sign up as business and went down to personal don’t know if that messed me up But I never even registered business

[@ByCrystalWilliams]

And you have no TikTok shop linked?

[@thelioness6102]

@@ByCrystalWilliams no I don’t have a tik tok shop

[@thelioness6102]

One of the videos I uploaded from CapCut and it even did it…I tried that to see if it was because I edited on iMovie or something I paid for pro version and I did it first without watermark it started going viral lots of likes and comments …then all the sudden I got the notification so I deleted thinking maybe we can’t without CapCut watermark and reposted it but tried a different sound from Tik tok I always use their music and that one is still left up but not getting any views barely I don’t know why I keep getting them. I sent appeal twice now I got like 1600 followers in a couple weeks Don’t know if that is bad? I don’t post everyday It’s not like “star quality” videography I’m new at this but I’ve seen a lot worse and capcuts with same picture templates so I don’t get it

[@ByCrystalWilliams]

@@thelioness6102 this is a new one i have never seen this error sorry

[@cynthiawilliams6435]

QUESTION: Can you RE-POST someone else's KZbin Videos on your Tik Tok personal account, and create a faceless Tik Tok account to build up followers ?

[@LofiStudyBeatz]

So what is the real deal? I followed the directions to become an AFFILIATE after viewing your video and not for a seller account. Why did they say they shut down my seller account?

[@btc_noob]

Interesting as a male to hear "Hey Sis!" at the beginning, lol. Great vids. Learning about TTS and TT in general. I had some interest because I started a trivia channel and lasted... 2 days before becoming permanently banned with zero warnings on TT despite TT saying that they give warnings... and basically doing all the videos myself... with an AI assist for a question or two. Can't wait to see the nuggets in the video.

[@gmog7857]

I am sick and tired of Algorithm stuff. I am sick and tired of this tiktok crap

[@naftadanuuri]

I’ve big TikTok account I was selling affiliates links and TikTok suspended and said you use unoriginal content while I’m not posted and rejected my appeal. So can I open business account and link my 0 followers account ?

[@naftadanuuri]

And how long will be suspended my account?

[@BriannahMonee]

Someone’s gonna sue them real soon for this

[@niyaapooh1348]

Hi there I had same issue but Vinethics help me

[@niyaapooh1348]

ON Instagram

[@sabrinakhan6987]

I opened my new shop but it won’t let me attach to my main account as I’m in a probation period? What is this? I’ve only put up original work so I don’t even know why I’m in a probation period for ecommerce

[@sabrinakhan6987]

Please help me I don’t know what to do or how to join my account to shop

[@sabrinakhan6987]

It won’t let me link my tik tok account

[@niyaapooh1348]

Hi there I had same issue but Vinethics help me.

[@niyaapooh1348]

The account with 80k followers is the Vinethics.

[@niyaapooh1348]

On Instagram

[@cynthiawilliams6435]

There is a difference between TikTok Shop and Tik Tok Shop Affiliates. Is this termination problem relative to BOTH, or one or the other ?

[@adelineramirez473]

I never should’ve created an account with less than 5 k followers….

[@thattrandomguy8856]

The question is, what do you do if you just made your tiktok account with the tiktok shop verification, all of that. And you get a suspension before you even make your first video? Also in the tickets, is there a limit to have many times i have to do it? As i am aware there will be robots holding most of these tickets.

[@CrownAdditions101]

Now I have a business, Can I link two pages to that one LLC? I wanna fight for this a much as possible.

[@beholdyehushua675]

I haven't even posted a video in my account was deactivated? I have no idea why because my create a account with successfully linked?

[@supaa8518]

My sop is restricted from using the affiliate program and I haven’t even used it yet! It’s perplexing 😣

[@gretelleon7825]

All my TikTok shop videos are not getting pushed😩😩 also, for IRS purposes do you know how that works if you opened the account as a seller? Would you be considered a business or just a 1099 worker?

[@darlenecooper5894]

This was so helpful. I have had issues on and off trying to sign up and link my accounts

[@amoskhan2730]

I just tried to sign up and instantly it wont let me to log in to tic tok

[@niyaapooh1348]

Hi there I had same issue but Vinethics help me.

[@niyaapooh1348]

ON Instagram

[@niyaapooh1348]

Go and Google this dude and message him Vinethics.

[@OnFootAdventure]

Can I open TT Shop Affiliate account. Set it up and let it sit as you wait for the products or you need to upload video right away

[@EazyEconomicz1]

Can’t selll cause the marketplace ain’t even available

[@Dailyprofitqueen]

I’m soooo excited for this video Crystal!!!! I got approved for TikTok shop and I connected the shop to my personal page not realizing it’s better to start from zero and have a separate page. So I created a separate page but before I unlink my shop to my personal page I wanted to know if that’s doable. Unlink my shop and link it to the page with zero followers. Your help/suggestions are greatly appreciated.

[@ByCrystalWilliams]

I would say keep it linked because TikTok shop is acting up right now with accounts setting up with 0 followers

[@Dailyprofitqueen]

@@ByCrystalWilliams Ok. Can you touch on what to do if our account is linked to our personal account in your video today?

[@Dailyprofitqueen]

I accidentally clicked the button to become a seller and now TikTok is wanting me to finish registering my “business” but I don’t have one…. Is it possible for me to be an affiliate and back out of this seller thing bc it’s not allowing me to move forward as an affiliate bc it thinks I want to sell my own products. I need major help.

[@hanane6805]

@@Dailyprofitqueensame here. Any update ?

[@BestSmile..]

They closed our account and they froze our money how and no reason for nothing

[@Mireille-bd4dv]

tik tok can be scary there is a lot of scammers opening accounts on your name and email.

[@digitaldrea]

I followed the steps in the prior video I saw on this channel and I got approved I set the option to shoes like you did and then it said e commerce is not available to me because of community guidelines violation but when???

[@vlgn9568]

Hi there I had same issue but Vinethics help me.

[@vlgn9568]

ON Instagram.

[@Shopgirl2000]

Wont it cause problems setting upas an individual when you start getting paid from tiktok? As u have to declare ur income … wont tha5 mean thatt then u at min are selfemployed ?

[@jjbooker23]

How do you know this for sure?

[@w.r.carman3328]

I don't think anyone knows anything for sure because TikTok keeps changing. I don't think TikTok has a handle on it either.

[@jjbooker23]

@@w.r.carman3328 yes i agree but she made it seem like she knew for sure thats going to happen

[@jjbooker23]

How do you know this for sure about having no products they will shut u down? I cant find that anywhere.

[@zanchatman]

Hi Crystal, the shop was not deactivated but I received a violation "Settlement and withdrawal of shop earnings is suspended" I received an email a few days ago that the shop was finally approved but the violation withrawal of funds is still being enforced. I did appeal and uploaded documents it as denied. Not sure what to do and the shop button was not there. I did submit a ticket but they redirected me to this same violation and the shop button not appearing. Not sure how to correct this no live person at tik tok kinda sucks too.

[@shaypa7880]

Did you ever find out why shop stop showing