Rakuten Advertising

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1. Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have:

• An active Rakuten Advertising Publisher Account
• An AffEasy account

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2. Obtain Your Site ID (SID)

• Log in to your Rakuten publisher account.
• On the dashboard, locate your Site ID (SID).
• Copy the numeric portion only (e.g., for SID4022211, copy 4022211).

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3. Access the Developer Portal

• Click the menu icon in the top right corner of your publisher dashboard.
• Select “Developer Portal” to access the Rakuten Developer Portal
• You should be automatically logged in. If not, use your publisher account credentials.

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4. Create a New Application

• In the developer portal, click your account menu (top right).
• Select “Applications”.

• Click “Add Application”.

• Name your application (e.g., “App 1”).
• After creation, copy the provided Client ID and Client Secret.

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5. Connect Rakuten to AffEasy

• Go to your AffEasy account settings.
• Click “Add”.

• Select Rakuten from the list.

• Enter the following details:

  • Account ID (SID from Step 2)
  • Client ID (from Step 4)
  • Client Secret (from Step 4)

• Click “Add Network” to finalize the integration.

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What’s Next

Congratulations! Your Rakuten Advertising account is now connected to AffEasy. Here’s what you can expect:

• AffEasy will automatically sync your Rakuten brand partnerships.
• You can now create affiliate links for your Rakuten brands directly from your AffEasy dashboard.
• No need to use Rakuten’s tools for link generation anymore.

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Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues during the integration process:

• Double-check all entered information for accuracy.
• Ensure your Rakuten account is in good standing.
• Clear your browser cache and try again.
• Contact AffEasy support if problems persist.

We’re constantly improving our integration process. If you have any feedback or suggestions, please let us know!