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The TikTok Shop launch checklist for new brands

Everything to have in place before your first video goes live — from catalogue mapping and shipping templates to creator commissions.

February 9, 2026 · 5 min read

The TikTok Shop launch checklist for new brands

TikTok Shop punishes unprepared sellers. Late dispatch and cancellations hit your metrics fast, and a viral video with no stock behind it costs more than it earns.

Before you launch

Verify the shop, map your catalogue with correct variants, configure shipping templates that match real fulfilment times, and set stock buffers for spikes.

Creator setup

Define commission tiers, prepare a sample workflow, and write the product brief creators need so their content stays compliant.

After the first spike

Review dispatch times, refund rate and content performance weekly. The channel rewards consistency more than any single viral moment.

Team packing orders after an online store launch

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