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Sell on Instagram without a shop

You do not need Instagram Shop or a website to sell. A clear offer, a page that takes payments, and a QR code for your stories: that is the shortest path between your content and a sale.

  • No Instagram Shop, no website
  • Direct payment, zero Lynks commission
  • Every tool is free

A readable offer and a net price

Say in one sentence what you sell, who it is for, and what it costs. A vague offer does not sell, no matter how big the audience. Work out your net price too, so tax does not surprise you later.

The page that takes the money, the QR code for stories

On your Lynks page, a product block or a payment button collects straight onto your own account, with no commission taken by Lynks. Put that link in your bio and in your stories.

In a story or a live, where a clickable link is not always there, a payment QR code on screen lets your audience pay in one scan, without leaving the moment.

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This tool is free and requires no signup. A free account gives you a real base: your links, QR codes, and stats together, ready to grow.

  • Save everythingLinks, QR codes, and creations together in your dashboard.
  • Track your clicksClear stats on what works, no extra tool needed.
  • A page with your nameGather all your links on one Lynks page, like a Linktree.
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Frequently asked questions

Do I need Instagram Shop?

No. You sell through your Lynks page (product block, direct payment). It is faster to set up, and no platform takes a cut of the sale.

How do I take payment without a website?

Your Lynks page acts as a small shop: product block, direct PayPal payment, file delivery. The money lands with you.

Does Lynks take a percentage of what I sell?

No. Payments go straight to your own PayPal or Stripe account. Lynks never sits in the middle of the transaction and takes nothing out of your sales.

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