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# Amazon Importer 101: an affiliate guide

Earn commissions by promoting Amazon products directly from your Shopify store, no inventory, no shipping, no order management required.

### Join the Amazon Associates Program

{% hint style="warning" %}
Already have an Amazon Associates account and your tracking ID? Skip to [Step 2 →](#enable-the-buy-on-amazon-button)
{% endhint %}

1. **Create your Associates account**\
   Visit [affiliate-program.amazon.com](https://affiliate-program.amazon.com/) and click **Join Now for Free**. Sign in with your existing Amazon account or create a new one.<br>
2. **Get your Associates tracking ID**\
   During setup, choose your preferred tracking ID (e.g. `yourstore-20`). This ID is appended to every product link so Amazon can track which sales came from your store.<br>
3. **Set up payment information**\
   Complete your payment settings to receive commissions via direct deposit or check. You won't receive payouts until this is configured.

<details>

<summary><strong>Is an Amazon Associates ID required?</strong></summary>

Yes. When a visitor clicks the "Buy on Amazon" button on your store and completes a purchase, Amazon tracks the sale using your Associates ID embedded in the link. Without it, you won't receive any commission.

</details>

<details>

<summary><strong>How much commission can I earn?</strong></summary>

Commission rates vary by product category and your country's Amazon marketplace. Some typical rates:

<figure><img src="/files/2iOVA5kQt6ItUsZrERjW" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

For the full schedule, see [Amazon's Advertising Fee Schedule](https://affiliate-program.amazon.com/help/node/topic/GRXPHT8U84RAYDXZ).

</details>

<details>

<summary><strong>How do I keep my account in good standing?</strong></summary>

Follow these rules to avoid suspension:

1. **Make 3 sales within the first 90 days** or your account will be deactivated.
2. Follow FTC disclosure guidelines (disclose affiliate relationships to visitors).
3. Don't use affiliate links in emails or PDFs.
4. Avoid misleading or inflated claims about products.
5. Don't manipulate clicks or use link shorteners on affiliate links.
6. Never purchase through your own affiliate links.

Full rules: [Amazon Associates Operating Agreement](https://affiliate-program.amazon.com/help/operating/agreement).

</details>

### Enable the "Buy on Amazon" Button

Once you have your Associates tracking ID, add it to the app and activate the button. It will appear on all imported product pages in your store.<br>

1. **Open the app and go to Settings**\
   In your Shopify admin, open **Amazon Importer by Reputon** → go to the **Settings** page.<br>
2. **Enter your Associates ID and click Activate**\
   Paste your Amazon Associates tracking ID into the field and click **Activate**.

<figure><img src="/files/ASieW0eiCn1D7Jm9yTI6" alt=""><figcaption><p>Enter your Amazon Associates ID and click Activate</p></figcaption></figure>

3. **Save the changes in the Theme Editor**\
   The app will open the Shopify Theme Editor. Click **Save** to apply the button to your storefront.

<figure><img src="/files/LLGVQ5srDPQ2JoaK5UGy" alt=""><figcaption><p>Click Save in the Theme Editor to publish the button to your store</p></figcaption></figure>

{% hint style="success" icon="lightbulb" %}
Want to show the button only on *some* products, not all? You can disable it per product from the app dashboard. See → [Show the affiliate button only on selected products](/reputon-help/amazon-importer-app/how-to/show-the-affiliate-button-on-selected-products.md)
{% endhint %}

***

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**Questions about Amazon Affiliate or need assistance? We're here to help:** [**support@reputon.com**](mailto:support@reputon.com) **or** [**live chat**](https://go.crisp.chat/chat/embed/?website_id=d24ef16e-6e05-49e9-bd59-a6f3bde0658a)
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