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1. Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have:
If you don’t have a Rakuten publisher account, sign up here

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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).
Rakuten Site ID
AffEasy currently supports one SID per account. We’re working on supporting multiple SIDs in the future.

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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.
Rakuten Dashboard

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4. Create a New Application

  • In the developer portal, click your account menu (top right).
  • Select “Applications”.
Rakuten Developer Dashboard
  • Click “Add Application”.
Rakuten Dashboard
  • Name your application (e.g., “App 1”).
  • After creation, copy the provided Client ID and Client Secret.
Rakuten Dashboard

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5. Connect Rakuten to AffEasy

Rakuten Dashboard
  • 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.
Rakuten Dashboard

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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.
Rakuten Dashboard
To learn how to create affiliate links using AffEasy, check out our comprehensive link creation guide.

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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!