Getting that “You’ve been approved for TikTokGO” notification? Total win. But let’s be honest, it also comes with a moment of panic. The dashboard isn’t exactly self explanatory, and figuring out how to join tasks or what type of content gets approved can feel like a guessing game.

If you’ve just been accepted into the TikTokGO this post breaks it all down. We’ll walk you through exactly what to do next, from accessing your dashboard to picking the right POIs (point of interest), understanding earnings, and making sure your content actually gets approved.

✨ Not sure what TikTokGO even is?

We’ve got you covered with a full intro guide to the program here:

👉 What Is the TikTok GO Program? Everything Creators Need to Know

This is the step-by-step guide I wish existed when I first joined. It’s three steps follow by how to find everything and and FAQ section that breaks down the most frequently asked questions about TikTokGo. Let’s dive in.

What is TikTokGo?

TikTokGo is TikTok’s performance based affiliate program where creators can earn commissions from booking platform merchants like Viator and Booking.com. TikTok GO offers you a way to earn commissions, by sharing content related to these merchant outlets. When you create content with location tags your stays turn into earning opportunities.

To join and start promoting merchant outlets, you need to:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Have at least 1,000 followers
• Be in good standing (no recent guideline violations)

You Must Join the TikTok_US Discord

You need to join the TikTok_US Discord server and be approved to be in the community. This is where every important TikTok GO update gets posted. Incentives, rules, fixes, boosts, announcements, and all the behind-the-scenes info…the Discord is where you’ll find it first.

I have a full article that breaks down how the TikTok GO Discord works and why it’s such a game changer for creators, so definitely check that out if you want the full walkthrough. You have to be approved to be in the discord group. The quickest way for the approval to happen if for your discord name and tiktok user name to match.

Match your Discord Name to your Tiktok Username and Link your Profile

This helps the TiktokGo team identify you quickly and provide proper support to you! If your Discord name and TikTok profile aren’t linked or don’t match, they will won’t be able to tag you correctly which means you may miss important updates, perks, and special opportunities meant just for you!

• Change your Discord display name to match your TikTok handle how-to-guide
• Connect your TikTok account to your Discord profile how-to-guide

Complete Your Level Up Academy Task

This is your first official step in TTGO, completing this simple task unlocks more creator tasks and bigger rewards. How to find it:

1. Go to TikTok Studio → TikTok GO
2. Tap Level Up Academy
3. Join “Post Your First Video”
4. Post a video. It’s recommended to be 10+ seconds long and needs to hit a minimum of 300 views

Content Tips: You can create new content or use previous footage from your phone as long as it’s and original video you haven’t posted before. When posting and submitting in the task, please read the requirements shown on your screen. Make sure to:

1. Select the correct location tag in the “Things to Promote” section
2. Choose the property outlet POI you are featuring
3. Keep your video clear (avoid shaky or dark clips)
4. Highlight your best angles or moments
5. Ensure your content meets all criteria in the task page

How to Find Your TikTokGO Dashboard

Once you’re approved for TikTokGO, you’ll get an in-app notification. To access everything you need:

1. Open TikTok Studio
   
   
2. Scroll about halfway down
   
   
3. Tap the TikTokGO button
   
   

That takes you straight to the Creator Center. This is your main hub for tasks, earnings, analytics, marketplace listings, and everything tied to TikTokGO and the TTD program.

Inside the TikTokGO Creator Center Dashboard

This is where you’ll spend most of your time. It might look a little overwhelming at first, but each section is actually super useful and gives you insight into your performance, payouts, and how to earn more.

30 Day Sales Value

This number reflects how much revenue your TikTokGO content generated in the past month. If you’re just getting started, it’ll likely show $0, but don’t stress. As your videos convert, this is where your sales will start stacking up.

Higher 30 day sales means better campaigns, bigger brand opportunities, and higher payout potential. So this is one of the numbers you’ll want to grow over time.

Wallet Balance

Your wallet tracks everything related to your earnings from the TikTokGO program:

• 💰 Total earnings
  
  
• ⏳ Pending payouts
  
  
• ✅ Confirmed commissions
  
  
• 🎉 Campaign bonuses
  
  

This is where all your program related payouts live, and it updates automatically as commissions are confirmed.

Active Campaigns

This section is a quick look at:

• What you’ve already joined
  
  
• What tasks are in progress
  
  
• What you’ve completed
  
  
• What’s still missing
  
  

If you want access to new, high value campaigns, keep this section moving. Consistent participation equals better invites.

Tasks With Rewards

Here’s where it gets fun.

This section shows all the current and upcoming reward based tasks, including:

• Seasonal or Holiday theme tasks
  
  
• Things To Do tasks
  
  
• Limited time bonus opportunity tasks
  
  
• Leaderboard challenges
  
  

This is one of the most important areas to check often. It’s where you can earn extra cash on top of your regular commissions, and let’s be honest, who doesn’t want a little extra dessert with their dinner?

Understanding the Main Buttons Inside TikTokGO

The dashboard has a few main buttons you’ll use a lot:

Marketplace

This is where you connect your outlets, aka the places you’re creating content for.

Outlets include:

• Hotels
  
  
• Tours & experiences
  
  
• Restaurants
  
  
• Bed & breakfasts
  
  
• Local attractions
  
  

You can:

• Filter by location (state or region)
  
  
• Search by name
  
  
• Save outlets you want to work with
  
  

This makes it easy to find relevant POIs (Points of Interest) for your TikTokGO content.

Rewards

Here’s where you can track:

• Bonuses earned
  
  
• Campaign payouts
  
  
• Redeemed incentives
  
  

This section is all about your extra earnings from the TIktokGo program.

Data Center

This is your analytics goldmine. You’ll see:

• Video clicks
  
  
• Conversion data
  
  
• Total sales per video
  
  

Pay attention to what’s working. If a video converts well, look at the structure, was it the pacing, audio, or hook? Use those insights to improve your other videos.

Collaboration

This is where brand sponsorship invites show up, especially if travel partner merchants want to work with you.

TikTokGO Toolkit (Bonus Section)

Most creators skip this one, but don’t! It’s actually full of helpful resources like:

• Extra campaign opportunities
  
  
• Creator health tools
  
  
• TikTokGO content policy
  
  
• Terms and conditions
  
  

This section helps you stay compliant and in good standing with the program.

Where to Start: Understanding TikTokGo Basics

Getting approved is just the beginning. To really thrive in this program, you’ve got to understand how TikTokGo and Merchant Outlets expect creators to show up. Everyone’s goals here look a little different, some are aiming to build exposure, others are here to earn, and some want specifically ad style content.

No matter what your motivation is, this next part will help you stay compliant, avoid unnecessary headaches, and make sure you’re set up for long term success (aka not getting kicked off the platform).

Learn the TikTokGo Content Requirements

Just like working with any big brand, think REI or AT&T, there are rules. Some of those brand briefs we’ve gotten in the past have been super long and strict, but TikTokGo is actually pretty straightforward… if you follow the guidelines.

Here’s what you must stick to:

• Only use your own original footage
  
  
• Video recommended to be 10+ seconds with a minimum of 300 Video Views to earn commission
  
  
• Tag your location accurately

Collaboration For You and Tasks within TiktokGo: Posting Requirements

Every merchant outlet campaign comes with its own set of rules, and if you want fast approvals, this is the stuff you can’t skip. You’ll usually find these requirements listed under the campaign description inside your TikTokGO dashboard. Here’s what to generally look for:

• Required hashtags
  
  
• Location tagging (POI for the outlet being linked)
  
  
• CTA placement (usually within the first 3–5 seconds)
  
  
• No misleading or exaggerated info
  
  
• No third-party logos or brand names
  
  
• No stock footage or borrowed clips, just original content only
  
  

Getting in the habit of checking each campaign’s rules will save you time and make approvals way easier.

Conclusion: Your TikTokGo Journey Starts Here

Getting accepted into TikTokGO is a huge milestone, but it’s also just the beginning. Once you understand the dashboard, follow the rules, and start playing with your existing footage, this program becomes one of the easiest ways to earn real income from your travel content.

Stay consistent, keep your videos clean and compliant, and regularly check the rewards tab, that’s where the extra bonuses start stacking up.

If you stick with it, those first conversions will come faster than you think.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the TiktokGo Acronyms and what do they mean?

CTA: Call-To-Action, a button, gesture, pointer, something you say in the video that guides viewers to complete a certain action.

Collaborations For You: Collaborations with a base pay on top of fixed commission (not rolled out to everyone yet)

Commission: is the amount you earn per sale, usually expressed as a percentage

GMV: Gross Merchandise Value is the total amount of money generated from the sale

Leaderboard: A ranking challenge that allows you to earn rewards through posting content relevant to the requirements

Level Up Academy: A beginner friendly challenge in Creator Center that guides you through the basics of TikTok GO with fun challenges and rewards

POI: Point Of Interest could be a location, a mailbox, etc. In TikTok GO, it refers to the clickable green location tag floating above your username

TikTok GO: The TikTok local services ecosystem that allows users to book services directly in TikTok 

TTD: stands for “Things To Do.” It’s the section of TikTokGo dedicated to tours, attractions, and experiences through Viator.

Do I need to travel to create TikTokGO or TTD videos?

You need your own footage, but you can get creative with it. Here’s how to create TikTok GO content without booking a new hotel?

1. Use past footage. If you’ve taken a vacation you probably already have past footage of yourself staying at a hotel or enjoying an experience. Rely on what you have to get started! You won’t believe how much content you can make with what you already have. Use this to build up your portfolio, which would also help you strengthen your future hotel outreach! Here’s a full guide
2. Reach out to hotels for a tour or stay.

What’s the difference between soft promo and strong promo?

A Soft promo = storytelling, value, light CTA

A Strong promo = must include a discount or promo message on screen within the first 3–5 seconds

Why was my TiktokGo video rejected?

Most rejections come from:

• Using footage that appears like stock or is stolen from another account
  
  
• Showing logos
  
  
• Wrong location tag
  
  
• Not following time limits (for example text on screen and overall length of video)
  
  
• Not using your own footage

How do I track my TikTokGo earnings?

Your Wallet and Rewards tabs show all commissions, bonuses, and payouts.

How long does it take to see commissions in TikTokGo?

Most conversions show within 48 to 72 hours.

Can I join multiple TikTokGo campaigns at once?

Yes. You can stack TikTokGo Tasks and Collaborations For You simultaneously.

Is there a limit to how many videos I can post in TikTokGo?

No. Post as much as you want, more content means more opportunities and faster growth in the program.