Lemon Squeezy Store Not Approved or Pending
Quick answer
New stores stay in test mode until activated: a business questionnaire plus identity verification. Approval usually takes 2-3 business days, and applications can be pending or denied for risk, volume or unsupported products or countries.
Most likely fix: Check your product fits
How to fix it
Try these in order — the most common fix is first.
1. Check your product fits
- Digital goods, subscriptions and license-key software are typically accepted
- Services, physical goods and private group access are typically not approved
- Review the prohibited products list in the docs
Did this fix it?2. Complete both activation steps
- Fill in the business questionnaire fully and accurately
- Verify your identity under General Settings > Verify your identity
Did this fix it?3. Resubmit or contact support
- If your business changed, resubmit the application
- For unsupported products or countries, contact Lemon Squeezy support
- Consider Paddle or Stripe Managed Payments if you stay blocked
Did this fix it?
Symptoms
Your store is stuck in test mode, pending for days, or was rejected without a clear reason.
Why it happens
- Product type not supported, such as services or physical goods
- Unsupported country
- High application volume or risk assessment
- Incomplete questionnaire or KYC/KYB data
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