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Proven scripts, outreach templates, and channel-by-channel strategies for recruiting secondary affiliates worldwide.
Read guide →Downloadable banners, social media graphics, and ad templates for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, WhatsApp, and email.
Get assets →Deep-dive into how the 20% secondary commission system works with a live calculator and Tier 1 vs Emerging Market comparison.
Read guide →Instantly check if any of the 87 supported countries are eligible, and see commission rates for that market.
Check now →Answers to the most common questions about joining, payments, cookie windows, and secondary commissions.
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Join free →Getting Started in 5 Steps
New to affiliate marketing or new to Temu? Follow these steps to go from zero to your first secondary commission.
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Apply for your free Temu Affiliate account.
Click the Join button on this page. You'll be taken to Temu's affiliate application — it takes about 5 minutes to complete. No payment information is required. Approval typically comes within 24–48 hours. -
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Set up your affiliate dashboard.
Once approved, log into your Temu affiliate dashboard. Familiarise yourself with the interface — you'll find your affiliate links, earnings tracking, and importantly, your secondary affiliate recruiting link. Copy this link — it's the one you'll share to recruit others. -
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Choose your target market.
Decide which country or region you'll focus on first. If you have an existing audience (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp group), start there. If you're starting cold, Tier 1 markets (US, UK, Germany) offer the highest per-recruit earnings. LATAM and SEA offer low competition and high volume. See our Commission Guide for a full breakdown. -
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Share your recruiting link.
Post your secondary affiliate recruiting link across your chosen channels. Use our Recruiting Guide for copy-paste scripts and channel-specific strategies. Be transparent — tell people it's free to join and they keep 100% of their own commissions. -
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Track, optimise, and scale.
Monitor which channels bring in the most active affiliates. Double down on what works. The key metric isn't sign-ups — it's active secondary affiliates (those making actual sales). A single highly active recruit in the UK can outperform 10 inactive ones anywhere.
The single most effective phrase when recruiting is: "It's completely free to join and you keep 100% of your own commissions." Address the cost objection before it's raised.
Choosing Your First Channel
YouTube
Add your recruiting link to video descriptions and pin a comment. Create a short video explaining what the Temu Affiliate Program is and why it's free. YouTube content compounds over time — a video you make today can drive recruits for years.
TikTok / Instagram Reels
Short-form video showing your affiliate dashboard earnings or the sign-up process performs extremely well. Use text overlays with "Free to join" and "Earn 20% passive income" to capture attention in the first 2 seconds.
WhatsApp & Telegram Groups
Highly effective in LATAM, SEA, and Africa. Share your link in relevant groups (side hustle groups, make money online communities, business networks). Always provide context — explain the program in 2–3 sentences before dropping your link.
Facebook Groups
Search for "make money online," "side hustles," and "affiliate marketing" groups in your target country. Engage authentically before sharing your link. Some groups have strict no-spam rules — read pinned posts first.
Email / Newsletter
If you have an existing email list on any topic — even a personal newsletter — a single email about the Temu program can generate multiple sign-ups. Email has the highest conversion rate of any channel.