Intended Audience

This article is for creators who are new to Rakuten and received an invitation to partner with a brand via Partner Hub.

• If you already have access to Rakuten's Publisher Dashboard, view the steps to apply for a Partner Hub account as a preexisting publisher.
• If you have neither received an invitation nor registered as a publisher, view the steps to apply for a Partner Hub account.

Introduction

You received an email invitation to work with a brand—congratulations! Joining an affiliate marketing program via Rakuten's Partner Hub allows you to promote products and earn commissions when your followers make purchases. The instructions below will guide you through the process of accepting the invitation.

Instructions

Follow these steps to create your account:

1. Find the email in your inbox and click View invitation.
2. This takes you to the registration page, where your email is filled in automatically. Enter your first name, last name, and create a password. Click Register.
3. Select your Country and, if applicable, your State. This is where you plan to receive your commission. Click Next.
4. Authenticate the social media accounts you use. This helps the brand understand your online presence and confirms to them that you are the owner of these accounts. You must authenticate at least one account to join Partner Hub. To authenticate your ownership:
   1. Click Add.
   2. The related platform will open and prompt you to log in to your account. The exact steps vary by platform, so follow the on-screen prompts.
   3. You will also be asked for your permission to share relevant data. You must grant us this permission in order to proceed.
   4. You will be returned to the account creation page once authentication has completed successfully.
5. Read the Advertiser's Terms and Conditions, the Publisher Membership Agreement, and our Affiliate Network Policies. You must check the boxes to accept the terms before you click Submit Registration.

You are automatically redirected to the Partner Hub homepage.

Next Steps

Once your account is created, you will be prompted to complete your profile, set your payment method, and provide tax information.