Place ads in LINE MINI Apps

# Place ads in LINE MINI Apps

LINE MINI Apps can be monetized by displaying ads. This page explains the types of ads that can be displayed in LINE MINI Apps and how to display them. Ads can be placed in both verified and unverified MINI Apps, but the service must be provided in Japan.

# Ads that can be placed in LINE MINI Apps

With LINE MINI Apps, you can monetize your apps by displaying Yahoo! JAPAN Ads (opens new window) (only available in Japanese). To ensure a safe and secure user experience, LINE MINI Apps only display ads that have been reviewed and approved by LY Corporation, and Yahoo! JAPAN Ads has been designated as the ad network for this purpose.

# How to place Yahoo! JAPAN Ads in LINE MINI Apps

To place Yahoo! JAPAN Ads in LINE MINI Apps, follow the steps below. If you're already a Yahoo! JAPAN Ads Network Partner, proceed to step 3.

We'll explain each step.

# 1. Check the documentation

First, check the documentation regarding advertising in LINE MINI Apps via the link below. The material includes information on the process of placing advertisements in LINE MINI Apps, the Yahoo! JAPAN Ads site review, and important notes. Once you've checked the material, proceed to step 2 if there're no issues.

Documentation (PDF) (opens new window) (only available in Japanese)

# 2. Apply to become a network partner

To place ads in LINE MINI Apps, you must become a Yahoo! JAPAN Ads Network Partner. Apply to become a network partner via the link below. When applying, check the Partner Network Terms of Use (opens new window) (only available in Japanese).

Application form (opens new window) (only available in Japanese)

# 3. Apply for Yahoo! JAPAN Ads site review

Once you've registered as a network partner, you'll be able to log in to the management tool for ads (Network Partner Tool). From this tool, submit the LINE MINI App on which you plan to place ads for the Yahoo! JAPAN Ads site review.

Once you pass the Yahoo! JAPAN Ads site review, you'll be able to issue tags for ad placement in the tool. After that, follow the instructions in the documentation provided by us after approval.