# Rakuten Linkshare module

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You can also use the [Feed module](/modules/feed-modules.md) to import Rakuten product feeds, as an alternative to the Rakuten API module.
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### Getting Your SID

1. **Register or Log In**:\
   Go to [rakutenadvertising.com](https://rakutenadvertising.com/) and sign up, or log in with your existing **publisher account**.
2. **Find Your SID**:\
   After logging in, navigate to your Rakuten Publisher Dashboard. Your SID is a **numerical value** listed as your account ID.

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### Getting Your Client ID and Client Secret

1. **Go to the Developer Portal**:\
   Visit [developers.rakutenadvertising.com](https://developers.rakutenadvertising.com/) and log in using your Rakuten credentials.
2. **Create a New Application**:
   * Click on the **“Add Application”** button.
   * Enter a name for your app (you can use any name).
   * Complete the form and submit it to create the application.
3. **Copy Your Credentials**:\
   Once your app is created, you’ll be shown a **Client ID** and **Client Secret**.\
   Copy both and paste them into the Rakuten LinkShare module settings in Content Egg.

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#### &#x20;Important Notes

The Rakuten API will **only return product results** if your **advertisers have product feeds uploaded** into the Rakuten database.\
Make sure the advertisers you are approved for have active product feeds.
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