Manage Sample Requests Effectively for Better Affiliate Collaborations
10/07/2025
Affiliate collaborations often slow down when sample requests aren’t managed properly. But with the right system, it doesn’t have to be difficult!
Managing sample requests efficiently helps creators produce content faster and better—while giving your product maximum exposure to the right audience.

What Are Sample Requests?
A sample request allows creators to request your product for free, so they can try it and create more authentic, trust-building content.This helps increase buyer confidence, especially when viewers see creators genuinely using the product before recommending it.


How to Set Up Free Samples
Follow these steps to enable and manage sample requests in the Affiliate Center:
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This helps creators quickly identify suitable products for their content.

How to Review and Approve Sample Requests
Once samples are enabled, check new requests in the Affiliate Marketing > Sample Request section.
📘 Need more help? For the full step-by-step guide, click here.
Pro Tips for Managing Sample Requests
Tip | Description |
| 1. Filter Creators | Not every creator is a good fit. Choose based on relevance and past performance. |
| 2. Prioritize High Engagement | Look at views, likes, comments, CTR, and GMV from the last 30 days. |
| 3. Respond Promptly | Each request has a 7-day limit—respond quickly to maintain trust and momentum. |

Boost Your Marketing with Well-Managed Samples
Handling sample requests well does more than help creators—it also strengthens your product marketing.When done right, sample collaborations lead to better content, stronger audience trust, and higher conversion.
Start using the sample request feature today and turn great content into real sales on TikTok Shop by Tokopedia!
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