What can I redeem the points for?

You can redeem them for PayPay balance, as well as Amazon gift cards and other e-money / gift cards. If you're unsure, PayPay is the safest choice.

TikTok Invite Campaign: Get ¥5,000 (Not the Lite Version)

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Key Takeaways：Sign up for the regular TikTok app (not Lite) through this invite link and you’ll earn ¥5,000 in points—redeemable for PayPay, Amazon gift cards, and more. The catch is in the details: you have to launch from the invite link twice and claim your reward within 24 hours, or you lose it. This guide walks you through the exact steps so nothing goes wrong.

This is the regular “TikTok” campaign — not “TikTok Lite”.

Just sign up through an invite link and you’ll get 5,000 yen worth of points, redeemable for PayPay balance, Amazon gift cards and more. The only condition is using TikTok for the first time on this phone. No watching videos or daily check-ins required — signing up is all it takes. Just note that the reward must be claimed within 24 hours of signing up.

This is the regular “TikTok” campaign — not “TikTok Lite”

It’s a completely separate campaign from the similarly named TikTok Lite invite campaign. This article is about the regular TikTok app. The two apps are treated separately, but whether you ultimately qualify is up to TikTok’s own system.

Campaign Overview

Reward: 5,000 yen in points
Eligibility: Using TikTok for the first time on this phone (never used, including Lite)
Redeem for: PayPay balance and various e-money / gift cards
Claim deadline: Within 24 hours of signing up

* Reward amounts and conditions may change or end without notice.

What is the TikTok invite campaign?

TikTok is a video app operated by ByteDance. This campaign is for the regular TikTok (not the lightweight TikTok Lite). Sign up as a new user through an invite link and you’ll receive 5,000 yen worth of points.

The points can be redeemed for PayPay balance and more, so they’re essentially the same as 5,000 yen in cash. There’s no need to keep watching videos or check in every day — just signing up is enough. That simplicity is the biggest appeal of this campaign.

Key point

The only condition is “using TikTok for the first time on this phone.” But the reward must be claimed within 24 hours of signing up, so it’s safest to complete the claim right after you register.

How it differs from TikTok Lite

“I already did the TikTok Lite campaign — can I still join this one?” This is the most confusing part, so let’s clear it up first.

Item	TikTok (regular)	TikTok Lite
This reward	5,000 yen	Separate campaign (amount varies by period)
How to earn	Just sign up via invite link	Sign up via invite link (sometimes with check-in conditions)
Claim deadline	Within 24 hours	Varies by campaign
App treatment	Different apps. But eligibility is determined by TikTok’s system

Note

TikTok and TikTok Lite are treated as different apps. However, if you’ve used either one before, you may be deemed ineligible, and the final decision is made by the system. If you’re curious about the Lite campaign, check out our TikTok Lite invite guide too.

Eligibility

To receive the reward, you need to meet these three conditions.

First time on this phoneThis device has never used TikTok or TikTok Lite
Sign up via the invite linkDownloading by searching directly in the App Store doesn’t qualify
Claim within 24 hoursAfter signing up, claim the reward in the app within 24 hours

Read this before you sign up (avoid mistakes)

With TikTok’s invite campaign, even new users are often judged ineligible. To avoid failure, follow these four rules.

4 rules you must follow

Turn off Wi-Fi before signing up
Turn off Wi-Fi and switch to mobile data (4G/5G) before proceeding. Just note that downloading the app uses mobile data.
Delete TikTok and TikTok Lite
If TikTok or TikTok Lite is installed, it’s best to log out → uninstall completely → restart your device, then sign up.
Use a phone number you’ve never used
Avoid phone numbers, emails, or social logins you’ve used with TikTok / TikTok Lite before. Signing up with a phone number + SMS verification has the highest success rate.
Always launch the app from the invite link
Opening it directly from the App Store / Google Play means no reward. Even after downloading, always launch the app from the invite link’s [Join] button and sign up. Don’t delete the app after signing up.

Step-by-step sign-up guide

1
Prepare
Turn off Wi-Fi / turn on mobile data, uninstall TikTok and TikTok Lite (if installed), and have an unused phone number ready.
2
Download from the invite link’s [Join]
Tap the button below to open the invite page, then tap [Join] to download and install the app.
Start signing up here
If it won’t open: open it in a private/incognito window, or enter invite code 196627701

Tap [Join] to download
3
Launch the app from the invite link again
After installing, don’t open it from the app store — go back to the invite page in your browser and tap [Join] again. This launches the app and records the invite relationship correctly.

Skip this step and you won’t get the reward.

Tap [Join] on the invite page to launch
4
Create your account
Choose “Phone or email” — signing up by phone number is recommended. Enter the SMS code, then set your date of birth and nickname. Don’t delete the app after signing up.

Signing up with a social login tends to trigger eligibility errors, so phone number + SMS verification is safer.

Choose to sign up by phone number
Claim your reward within 24 hours
Once you’re done, claim your 5,000 yen worth of points from the campaign screen in the app. Claim within 24 hours. Do it right away before you forget.

Redeeming your points

The points you earn can be redeemed for PayPay balance and various e-money / gift cards.

PayPay balanceWidely usable — pick this if you’re unsure
Amazon and other gift cardsUse them directly for everyday shopping

Redemption tip

First, claim the reward within 24 hours — that’s the top priority. Once you’ve claimed it, you can take your time choosing what to redeem for.

FAQ

QHow is the TikTok campaign different from TikTok Lite?

They’re separate campaigns. Lite is the lightweight version where you earn points by watching videos and checking in; this is the regular TikTok where you get the reward just by signing up via an invite link. The two apps are treated separately, but depending on your past usage you may be ineligible — it’s up to TikTok’s system.

QIs this campaign real? Is it safe?

TikTok is an official app operated by ByteDance, officially distributed on the App Store and Google Play. The invite campaign is official too. Note that reward amounts may vary by period.

QWhy didn’t I get the reward after signing up?

The main reasons are: (1) you didn’t sign up via an invite link, (2) you’ve used TikTok or TikTok Lite on this phone before, (3) you signed up over Wi-Fi, (4) you used a phone number / email you’ve used before, (5) you didn’t claim within 24 hours, and so on. Please review the precautions again.

QWhat if the link won’t open or shows a 404?

Try copying the link into a private (incognito) browser. If it still won’t open, you can also enter the invite code “196627701” in the app.

QWhat’s the claim deadline?

Within 24 hours of signing up. It may expire after the deadline, so complete the claim in the app right after you sign up.

QWhat if it says “You don’t meet the eligibility requirements”?

The system has decided you’re not a new user. Possible causes: you’ve used TikTok / Lite on this phone before, signed up over Wi-Fi, tried signing up many times on the same device, or logged in with an old account. If you’re genuinely new, try a different device or phone number you’ve never used.

Claim your ¥5,000 now

The campaign may end without notice. Invite code if the link won’t open: 196627701

Disclaimer

This campaign is for those who meet the specified conditions for using TikTok for the first time (some may not qualify; see the in-app FAQ for details).
It may change or end without notice.
Reward amounts may vary. Check the campaign page in the TikTok app for the latest details.
PayPay points / balance cannot be withdrawn or transferred.

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