How To Sign Up For Amazon Affiliate Program (Associates) - Full Guide

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How To Sign Up For Amazon Affiliate Program (Associates) - Full Guide

If you're interested in joining the Amazon Affiliate Program, also known as Amazon Associates, this comprehensive guide will walk you through the sign-up process. By the end of this guide, you should be well on your way to earning commissions from Amazon. If you find this walkthrough helpful, please consider subscribing and liking the content.

Step-by-Step Guide to Signing Up

  1. Open a New Tab: Open up a new browser tab and search for "Amazon Associates."

  2. Visit the Official Amazon Associates Website: Click on the search result for Amazon Associate Central.

  3. Region Selection: Keep in mind that you need to sign up for each different region. To change the region, go to the top right corner where the current region is displayed (e.g., United Kingdom) and select the desired region (e.g., Canada).

  4. Sign Up: Click on "Sign Up." You will be directed to sign in with your existing Amazon account.

  5. Account Information:

    • Select your address.
    • Choose the main contact for this account.
    • Indicate whether you are a US person or not. Click "Next."

  6. Website or Mobile App URLs: Provide the URLs of the websites or mobile apps where you plan to promote Amazon affiliate links. For instance, you can use your YouTube channel link.

    • Copy your YouTube channel link.
    • Paste it into the designated field.
    • Click "Add" and then "Next."

  7. Profile Setup:

    • Enter your preferred associate store ID (e.g., GuideRealm).
    • Describe your websites or mobile apps. For example, "I run a YouTube channel solving tech problems and providing solutions."
    • Select the type of your content (e.g., Content/Niche Website).
    • Mention how you heard about Amazon Associates.
    • Agree to the Associates Program Operating Agreement.
    • Click "Finish."

  8. Application Review: Your application will be considered approved once you refer qualified sales to Amazon within 180 days. Until then, you have full access to the associate central.

  9. Payment and Tax Information: You can enter your payment and tax information now or at a later stage.

  10. Generating Links:

    • Go to the region you signed up for.
    • Search for a product (e.g., "PC").
    • On the product page, use the "Get Link" option from the Amazon Associate SiteStripe to generate your affiliate link.
    • Use this link to promote products and earn commissions from qualified sales.

By following these steps, you'll be set up and ready to start promoting Amazon products and earning commissions.

Keywords

  • Amazon Associates
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  • Associate Central
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  • Qualified Sales
  • Commission

FAQ

Q1: What is the Amazon Affiliate Program? A1: The Amazon Affiliate Program, also known as Amazon Associates, allows you to earn commissions by promoting Amazon products through personalized affiliate links.

Q2: Do I need a different account for each region? A2: Yes, you need to sign up separately for each region, such as the United States, United Kingdom, or Canada.

Q3: How long do I have to refer qualified sales? A3: You have 180 days to refer qualified sales to maintain access to the Amazon Associate Central.

Q4: Can I use my YouTube channel for promoting Amazon links? A4: Yes, you can use your YouTube channel or any other website or mobile app where you plan to promote Amazon products.

Q5: Do I need to complete payment and tax information immediately? A5: No, you can enter your payment and tax information now or at a later time.

Q6: How do I generate an affiliate link? A6: After signing up, go to the Associate Central for your region, search for a product, and use the "Get Link" option from the Amazon Associate SiteStripe.

By keeping these FAQs in mind, you should have a smooth experience signing up and utilizing the Amazon Affiliate Program.