Dots
Read the dot and decide
Green means keep checking the ASIN. Yellow means approval may be needed. Red means move on.
Official guide
For Amazon sellers using Keepa.
GateKeep User Guide
GateKeep adds eligibility decisions directly inside Keepa so you can scan faster, avoid dead-end ASINs, and focus on products you can actually sell.
Green
Ungated, you can sell this ASIN.
Yellow
Gated, you need to apply to sell this ASIN
Red
Restricted, skip it and keep your session moving.
Getting Started
Do these first so GateKeep can read Keepa and Seller Central correctly.
Step 1
Install GateKeep
Install GateKeep from the Chrome Web Store, then pin it in Chrome so the settings are easy to find.
Step 2
Log in to Seller Central
Use the same Chrome profile for Keepa and Seller Central. Keep Seller Central logged in while you source.
Step 3
Make sure Amazon URL, Category, and Brand are visible in Keepa
GateKeep reads the Amazon URL column for dots. Category and Brand give your history better context. If dots are missing or your history looks thin:
- Enable the Amazon URL column in Keepa
- Enable Category and Brand too
- Scroll right if you do not see the columns
- Drag Amazon URL toward the left so it stays in view
How to set up Keepa to work with GateKeep
Sign In & Link Your License
If you bought Pro, link it in the same Chrome browser where GateKeep is installed.
Step 1
Open GateKeep Options
Click the GateKeep extension in Chrome and open Options or Settings.
Step 2
Send the magic link
Under Sign in (magic link), enter the email you used at checkout and click Send sign-in link.
Step 3
Open the sign-in link in that same browser
Open the email link in the same Chrome browser. Do not open it in a mail app, Safari, or another Chrome profile.
Step 4
Link your license key once
After you sign in, paste your key into Link license key (one-time) and click Link license. If you cannot find the key, use Email me my license key.
Important: Signing in is not enough by itself. Pro unlocks after the license key is linked to that account.
How to activate and link your GateKeep Pro license key
Your First 5-Minute Sourcing Run
Use this flow when you want to test a list quickly without overthinking every ASIN.
01
Open Keepa Product Finder or Deals
Run the same Keepa search you normally use for sourcing.
02
Turn Auto-check on
Turn on Auto-check so GateKeep checks products as you move through the list.
03
Work the dots
Start with green. Only chase yellow if the profit is worth it. Skip red.
04
Filter the list if you have Pro
Hide restricted products so you can focus on ASINs that are actually worth checking.
Goal: Find a few sellable ASINs fast. Do not spend the whole session trying to rescue bad leads.
Using GateKeep in Keepa
GateKeep is there to help you move through Keepa lists with fewer dead-end clicks.
Auto-check
Let Auto-check do the repeat work
Leave Auto-check on while sourcing. Click a dot manually when you want to re-check one ASIN.
Summary
Know when to move on
If most of the list is red, try another search instead of forcing bad leads.
Pencil icon
Only apply when it is worth it
Do not chase every yellow dot. Apply when the ASIN or brand has enough upside to justify the time.
Generic warning
Skip generic listings
If GateKeep flags a generic brand listing, move on. It is not worth risking your seller account.
Bulk Mode
Use Bulk Mode when you have a list of ASINs and do not want to check them one at a time.
01
Open Settings → Bulk Mode
Open GateKeep Settings and go to Bulk Mode. This is a Pro feature.
02
Choose your marketplace
Pick the Amazon marketplace you are checking against.
03
Paste or upload ASINs
Paste ASINs directly, or upload a CSV or TXT file from your lead list.
04
Run the check and review results
Run the check, review the results, then export or group by brand if you want to keep working the list.
Auto Ungating
Use it before you start the run
Check Auto-check ungating if you want GateKeep to try approvals during the bulk run. Keep Seller Central logged in while it runs.
Alternate Method
Use it when the normal method is not working
Alternate method uses the fallback ungating flow. It is slower and does not pull the required invoice unit numbers.
Traditional Method
Use it for the faster approval flow
Traditional (with min invoice qty) opens approval tabs and moves faster. If Amazon does not approve the ASIN, GateKeep also pulls the required invoice unit numbers.
Traditional Tabs
Choose how many tabs it opens
Traditional tabs controls how many approval tabs open at once. More tabs can be faster, but they use more computer resources.
Brand Hunter
Find brands worth checking again
Brand Hunter groups bulk results by brand and shows sellable, need approval, restricted, sellable %, and total checked.
Brand Hunter Settings
Control how strict the list is
Min sellable is the number of ungated ASINs a brand must have. Min sellable % is the ungated percentage required. Raise them for stricter results, or lower them to see more brands.
Brand Hunter Buttons
Filter, reset, or export
Show opportunities applies your filters. Show all brands resets the view. Export Brand Summary CSV downloads the brand summary.
Brand Hunter Rows
Open one brand at a time
Use View ASINs to filter the bulk results down to one brand and review those ASINs by themselves.
How To Use It
Open the brand in Keepa
If a brand looks promising, click the brand name to open it in Keepa. If it is mostly restricted, skip it.
History and Reporting
History helps you avoid checking the same bad leads over and over.
History
Track what you checked
Review ASINs you already checked, including the result and any notes you saved.
Notes
Keep notes short and useful
Examples: “Applied 4/2”, “Approved used only”, “Skip, IP risk”, “Good replens brand”.
Export
Export when you need the data outside GateKeep
Use CSV exports for buy lists, VA work, or tracking brand and category patterns.
Free vs Pro
Free is enough to test GateKeep. Pro is for daily sourcing and bigger lists.
| Feature | Free | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Daily checks | 50 | Unlimited |
| Eligibility dots in Keepa | ✔ | ✔ |
| Filters | ✘ | ✔ |
| Bulk Mode | ✘ | ✔ |
| Auto Ungating | ✘ | ✔ |
| Export | ✘ | ✔ |
| History insights | ✘ | ✔ |
Practical rule: Use Free to test GateKeep in a real sourcing session. Use Pro when you want unlimited checks, Bulk Mode, filters, export, and auto ungating.
Troubleshooting
Most issues come from the Keepa layout, Seller Central login state, or missing columns.
I do not see dots in Keepa
Refresh Keepa, make sure GateKeep is enabled, and confirm the Amazon URL column is visible.
Everything looks locked or results will not load
Open Seller Central in the same Chrome profile, log in fully, then go back to Keepa and re-check an ASIN.
Auto-check is not running
Turn Auto-check on and scroll slowly for a moment. If you are on Free, check whether you hit the daily limit.
Export is missing Brand or Category
Turn on Brand and Category in Keepa, re-scan the list, then export again.
FAQ
Quick answers to the most common questions.
How do I activate my Pro license?
Open GateKeep Options in the same Chrome browser where the extension is installed, sign in with the email used for your license, then paste your key into Link license key and click Link license.
Does GateKeep replace Keepa filters?
No. GateKeep works alongside your normal Keepa filters by adding eligibility signals and extra controls.
What should I do with yellow ASINs?
Be strict. If the margin is mediocre, skip. If the margin is strong and the brand repeats, that can be worth pursuing.
Is GateKeep safe with my Amazon account?
GateKeep runs in your browser using your Seller Central session. You do not provide your Seller Central credentials directly to the tool.
When should I upgrade to Pro?
Upgrade when you want unlimited checks, filters, Bulk Mode, export, history insights, and auto ungating tools.