NewStar Product Program

Summary

What is the TikTok Shop NewStar Program and how does it help sellers?

  • It’s a step-by-step guide to accelerate new product growth, improve listing quality, and achieve first sales, with rewards like ad credits and increased visibility, boosting chances of hitting GMV targets and gaining orders.

What are the specific policy requirements and eligibility criteria for participating in the NewStar Program?

  • Products must be newly listed between October 1-30, 2025, and remain compliant with platform rules throughout the policy period; sellers must register via Seller Center and list designated products to qualify for rewards.

How can sellers set up and complete missions within the NewStar Program to earn rewards?

  • Register in Seller Center, list designated products, ensure listing quality (≥5 images, rated Good/Fair), and complete missions like enabling samples or discounts; rewards are granted after meeting GMV and order thresholds.

What are the key steps for sellers to maximize benefits from the NewStar Program?

  • Sign up, list designated products, complete required missions (first sale and cold start), enable samples or discounts, and track ad credit rewards, which are settled monthly and verified within 30 business days.

Disclaimer

This document is provided for reference only. It is not intended to serve as a legally binding document and does not constitute legal advice, a contract, or a commitment of any kind. This document is subject to change without notice. For any binding terms, interpretation, enforcement, or reliance, please refer exclusively to the official English version published by the Platform and consult with legal counsel as needed.

What is NewStar Program 🌟 ?

The NewStar Product Program is TikTok Shop’s step-by-step guide to accelerate new product growth and turn them into next rising stars. This proven playbook walks you through key actions—such as improving listing quality and enrolling in sample programs, to help you achieve your first sale and successfully complete the cold start journey.

Key Benefits

  • Unlock rewards: Earn amplified marketing support by completing missions, plus up to $70 in additional ad credits for each designated product.
  • Clear next steps: Easy-to-follow guidance to help improve your product performance.
  • Boost GMV: According to statistics, products that follow NewStar Program actions are over 30x more likely to hit $250 GMV and 3+ orders.

How it Works

Product Eligibility

  • Was newly listed on the Platform; listing date: from October 1, 2025 to November 30, 2025
  • Remained in compliance with the Platform’s product governance rules throughout the Policy Period.

Step 1: Register for the NewStar Program ✍️

Go to Seller Center > Product opportunities and Sign up now!
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Note: Access to this feature is limited to invited sellers. If you've registered previously, you will be automatically enrolled.

Step 2: List your new products 📋

List your new products! Designated products will receive extra ad credit rewards after completing missions.
  • Go to Seller Center > Product opportunities to find and list designated products, which include
    • Product > Exclusive opportunities/ Global bestsellers/ Seasonal products
    • Category > Popular subcategories
    • Keyword > Seasonal keywords
Exclusive opportunities/ Global bestsellers/ Seasonal products
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Popular subcategories
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Seasonal keywords
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Click here to learn more about product opportunities.

Step 3: Complete missions & Earn rewards 🥳

The NewStar Program includes two types of missions: the New Product First Sale Mission and the New Product Cold-Start Mission. Each mission guides you through key actions to achieve your first sale or successfully complete the cold start.
🎯 New Product First Sale Mission
  • Action (complete ALL of the following)
    1. Listing Quality: Ensure listing quality is rated Good or Fair, and upload >=5 images per product. [Go>>]
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  • Reward
Type
Reward
Product Type
Reward Conditions
  1. Ad Credit
$15 per product with a monthly cap of $3,000 per seller
Designated product onlyEach product is eligible for the reward if it:
  • Completes all required actions under the First Sale Mission
  • Completes all required actions under the Cold Start Mission
  • Achieves $250 GMV and 3+ orders
Click here to review the detailed incentive policy.
🥂 New Product Cold Start Mission
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  1. Discount: Register "TikTok Shop Early Access" campaign and set an early-bird price discount. [Go>>]
    • Reward
    Type
    Reward
    Product Type
    Reward Conditions
    1. Ad Credit
    $55 per product with a monthly cap of $3,000 per sellerDesignated product onlyEach product is eligible for the reward if it:
    • Completes all required actions under the First Sale Mission
    • Completes all required actions under the Cold Start Mission
    • Achieves $250 GMV and 3+ orders
    Click here to review the detailed incentive policy.
    🥂 New Product Cold Start Mission
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    set up individually
    set up in batch
    1. Discount: Register "TikTok Shop Early Access" campaign and set an early-bird price discount. [Go>>]
      • Reward
      Type
      Reward
      Product Type
      Reward Conditions
      1. Ad Credit
      $50 per product with a monthly cap of $3,000 per sellerDesignated product onlyEach product is eligible for the reward if it:
      • Completes all required actions under the First Sale Mission
      • Completes all required actions under the Cold Start Mission
      • Achieves $250 GMV and 3+ orders
      In addition, the seller must have at least 5 products that:
      • Complete all required actions under the First Sale Mission.
      • Successfully generated at least one valid order
      Click here to review the detailed incentive policy.
      1. Marketing support
      Receive more page views compared to other products All products (including designated products and general products)
      Each product is eligible for the reward if it:
      • It completes all required actions under the First Sale Mission.
      It completes all required actions under the Cold Start Mission.
      Note: The Ads Credit will be calculated and settled monthly. After the end of policy period , the Rewards amounts will be verified within 30 Business Days. Upon confirmation by TikTok, the Ads Credit will be provided to the seller's Ads Manager Account.

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