Every artist is assigned a “Pending” status after uploading their first design until a review is completed and an Account Category is assigned.
While Pending accounts are not eligible for visibility in TeePublic search, they are open and active! As soon as you upload a design, your shop is live and accessible to customers as long as you provide them with the link to your shop!
Any sales you make while in the Pending status will follow the same earnings structure as the Apprentice account category.
Accounts are categorized towards the beginning of an artist’s enrollment on the site at TeePublic’s sole discretion. While not all are required, we recommend the following to initiate review of your account:
- A profile image
- A banner
- A bio
- Social media links
- At least 10 uploaded designs
Once fulfilled, you will receive an email notification within 3 business days notifying you of your Account Category.
We will not be responding to or fulfilling any requests for account category upgrades so make sure you are uploading an accurate representation of the designs you plan to contribute to the TeePublic marketplace in your initial uploads.