Multi-SKU Sampling: Request More Variations from One Product
01/12/2026
Summary
What is the Multi-SKU Sampling feature on TikTok Shop and how does it benefit sellers and creators?
- It allows creators to request multiple variations (SKUs) of a single product to produce diverse, engaging content covering all shades, sizes, or flavors, increasing sales opportunities and content variety.
- By posting content for each SKU, creators build a detailed sales history that strengthens their value to sellers and maximizes exposure for trending products from multiple angles.
How does the Multi-SKU Sampling process work for creators requesting product samples?
- Creators can request one SKU per visit on the "Get Sample" page but can return multiple times to request different SKUs of the same product until stock or quota limits are reached.
- The system prevents duplicate requests for the same SKU if a prior sample is still in progress, and marks SKUs already received for easy tracking.
What are the key content posting requirements and quota management tips for creators using Multi-SKU Sampling?
- Creators must post unique content for every SKU sampled to maintain their sample score and unlock new sample requests, ensuring fresh, varied content across product variations.
- If a creator reaches their free sample limit, they must post pending content before requesting more samples, as quota is based on the number of unique SKUs pending content, not product IDs.
How does Multi-SKU Sampling impact collaboration and content strategy for sellers and creators?
- It enables creators to showcase a full product line, helping sellers get specific sales data per SKU and increasing chances for future collaborations.
- Creators are encouraged to thoughtfully select SKUs and strategically plan posts to keep their feeds dynamic and maximize engagement and conversions.
Multi-SKU Sampling
Access the full range of product variations you need to create diverse, high-impact content for the same product.
Benefits
- Access full product lines: Easily request every shade, color, or flavor variation you need to create high-impact, engaging Shoppable Videos and LIVEs.
- Build your sales history: Each unique SKU sampled is a new chance to drive sales and content. Fulfill your post requirement for every SKU to build a sales history sellers can't ignore.
- Maximize trending products: Improve your chances for more views and conversions by covering a single hot product from multiple angles (like size or shade). Turn one product into many content opportunities!
How it Works
This cool update lets you request more than one variation (SKU) of a single product (PID) in the Affiliate Center, making it easier to grab a full palette of shades or a complete range of sizes.
Open Collaboration
- Hop back into “Get Sample”: If you’re eligible and you’ve gotten this product before, you’ll still see the Get Sample entry (and you can jump to Manage samples from the order details).
- Quick heads-up (one time): The first time you enter Get Sample, you may see a short pop-up about the change. You can tap Do not show again to hide it next time.
- Request what you need: You’ll see the SKU(s) you already received, and you can request a new SKU (new color/size) or even the same SKU again.
- Small guardrails: If that same SKU is still in progress (like to review / ready to ship / shipped / in-progress), you’ll be asked to finish that cycle first before requesting it again.
- Already got it? You’ll know: SKUs you’ve gotten before (free, refundable, or platform campaigns) will be marked so it’s easy to spot what’s new.
Go to the product page (PDP) | Tap "Get Sample" | Pick your SKU | Submit your request | Request submitted |
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- Pick your first SKU, then go back and tap Select again to add another.
- SKUs you already picked will be greyed out (tap to see why).
- You’ll also see how many SKUs you’ve selected, with a dropdown to review them.
Open your invitation | Pick your SKU | Select another sample | Already selected (greyed out) | Submit your request | Request submitted |
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Tips
- Be thoughtful with SKU choice: When choosing your samples, think about the range you need to create the most engaging, diverse content.
- Strategize your posting: Remember, you should be posting content for every SKU to manage your sample score. Plan your content to feature each variation prominently. This keeps your feed fresh and gives you more high-quality content to post.
- Build an undeniable track record: By delivering content for every unique SKU, you're showing sellers clear, specific sales data for their entire product line. This positions you as an invaluable partner for future collaborations.
- Check your quota: If you see a pop-up saying you've reached your free sample limit, it means you have content pending! Post your video or LIVE for the free samples you already received on time before requesting new ones.
- About 100% approval: If you see 100% approval, you can grab one sample via auto-approval. After your first request, the tag won’t keep showing up again.
FAQs
- How many SKUs can I request at once? You can only select one SKU per visit to the "Get sample" page, but you can simply return to that page to select another SKU for the same product (PID) until the seller's stock runs out or your sample quota is met.
- Do I have to post content for every variation I receive? Yes! The content requirement is now tied to the unique SKU. This means if you sample two colors of a shoe, you must create two separate pieces of content to help manage your sample score.
- If I've already posted content for a product, can I request a new color that the seller just released? Yes! If the seller launches a new variation (SKU) against a product you've already sampled and promoted, you can absolutely request that new variation to create fresh, relevant content.
- Does this apply to both free samples and refundable samples? Yep, it does! You can use the multi-SKU request process whether you're requesting a free sample or purchasing a refundable sample. This gives you maximum flexibility to grab all the product variations you need.
- How does requesting multiple SKUs affect my sample quota? Your quota is now based on the total number of unique sample applications that are pending content. Requesting multiple SKUs against one product means you have more content requirements to fulfill, but it doesn't automatically hit your limit like a request for a whole new product ID would have before. It’s all about creating and posting that content!
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