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> **Documentation Index:** Fetch the complete configuration index at https://yandex.com/support/market-distr/en/llms.txt

# Traffic source requirements

Before registering a platform in Yandex Market Referral Program, please check the following:

- whether your traffic source is permitted;
- whether the platform's subject matter (content) is not prohibited.

Both conditions must be met for moderators to approve the platform. If the traffic source is permitted but its content falls under the prohibited categories, the platform will be rejected.


## Permitted Market traffic sources {#traffic}

### Allowed sources {#allowed}

- Blogs and groups on social media;
- Telegram channels;
- Videos and channels on video hosting services.


### Prohibited sources {#prohibited}

- Platforms you do not own;
- Online casinos;
- Browser extensions, plugins, and toolbars;
- SMS and messenger mailings;
- Adult content websites;
- [Cashback traffic](*cashback_traffic);
- Other sources that do not comply with the law, the agreement, or [distribution policy](https://yandex.com/legal/market_distr_policy/en/).

{% note warning "No commission is paid for traffic from prohibited sources" %}

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# Useful links

- [Become a partner](https://distribution.yandex.ru/v2/create/partner/market?utm_source=yandex&utm_medium=support_market_distr&utm_content=bottom_link)

- [Yandex Market Referral Program API](https://yandex.ru/dev/market/affiliate/doc/dg/concepts/about.html)

- [Distribution Personal Account](https://distribution.yandex.ru/)

- [Distribution Help](https://yandex.ru/support/distr/en/index.html)

- [Distribution Policy](https://yandex.com/legal/market_distr_policy/en/)
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[*cashback_traffic]: A partial refund of the purchase price to the buyer.