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title: How to request access to restricted categories on TikTok Shop
description: In this article, we'll go over the step-by-step on how to request access to restricted categories on TikTok Shop
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# How to request access to restricted categories on TikTok Shop

## In this article, we'll go over the step-by-step on how to request access to restricted categories on TikTok Shop

1\. Starting from your TikTok Seller Center, Navigate to your Shop Icon on the top-right corner of your screen

![request access 1](https://knowledgebase.skuiq.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/request%20access%201.png?width=688&height=323&name=request%20access%201.png)

2\. From the drop-down menu, select **My Account.**

![request access 2](https://knowledgebase.skuiq.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/request%20access%202.png?width=434&height=371&name=request%20access%202.png)

3\. From the expanded menu, select **Account Settings.**

![request access 3](https://knowledgebase.skuiq.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/request%20access%203.png?width=611&height=359&name=request%20access%203.png)

4\. On this Page, select **Qualification Center.**

![request access 4](https://knowledgebase.skuiq.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/request%20access%204.png?width=688&height=404&name=request%20access%204.png)

5\. Here, navigate to **Category qualification**.

![request access 5](https://knowledgebase.skuiq.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/request%20access%205.png?width=688&height=356&name=request%20access%205.png)

6\. On this page, you can either select the categories you want from the navigation menu or type in the titles.![request access 7](https://knowledgebase.skuiq.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/request%20access%207.png?width=688&height=295&name=request%20access%207.png)

7\. Once you have the calories selected, TikTok will request documentation to support your claim, what documentation is requested will vary from category to category, so take your time to gather these documents and upload them here.![request access 8](https://knowledgebase.skuiq.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/request%20access%208.png?width=688&height=493&name=request%20access%208.png)

8\. Once you have all the documentation uploaded, scroll to the bottom of the page and hit **Submit.**

![request access 9](https://knowledgebase.skuiq.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/request%20access%209.png?width=688&height=280&name=request%20access%209.png)

TikTok strives to review your application and provide an answer within fourteen (14) days.

 

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