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Technology · 28 August 2026

YouTube US creators can now directly tag Amazon products to earn sales commission

YouTube US creators can now directly tag Amazon products to earn sales commission

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YouTube now lets eligible US creators tag Amazon products directly in their videos, earning a cut of any sales. The update makes product recommendations a more direct way for creators to make money, integrating Amazon's huge marketplace into the video platform. To qualify, creators must participate in YouTube's Partner and Shopping Affiliate programmes, and possess a current Amazon Influencer or Associates account.

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