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How to Create a 1688 Account and Link It to Alipay?

Welcome to the 1688 account creation and usage guide! Whether you're shopping directly on 1688.com or making purchases through an agent, having your own 1688 account is an essential step to kickstart your purchasing journey. To ensure the security of your account, I strongly recommend linking it with Alipay. This not only enhances account security but also simplifies the payment process. In this article, I will detail how to create a 1688 account and link it with Alipay to help you smoothly begin your 1688 shopping experience.

1. Can I open a 1688.com account as a foreigner?

Absolutely! Alibaba allows foreigners to register for 1688.com as long as you have a valid phone number. However, please note that 1688.com does not support phone numbers from all countries. For example, phone numbers from countries like Ghana, Cambodia, and Botswana are currently not supported.

As of 2021, Taobao and 1688.com support users from 136 countries and regions to register for an account. Below is the complete list of supported countries and regions:

● China Mainland +86

● Taiwan +886

● Hong Kong +852

● Macau +853

● Malaysia +60

● Singapore +65

● Japan +81

● Korea +82

● United States +1

● Canada +1

● Australia +61

● New Zealand +64

● Denmark +45

● Ukraine +380

● Uzbekistan +998

● Uganda +256

● Uruguay +598

● Chad +235

● Yemen +967

● Israel +972

● Belize +501

● Cape Verde +238

● Russia +7

● Bulgaria +359

● Croatia +385

● Gambia +220

● Guinea +224

● Guinea-Bissau +245

● Gabon +241

● Hungary +36

● South Africa +27

● Qatar +974

● Rwanda +250

● Luxembourg +352

● India +91

● Indonesia +62

● Guatemala +502

● Kyrgyzstan +996

● Djibouti +253

● Colombia +57

● Costa Rica +506

● Cameroon +237

● Turkmenistan +993

● Turkey +90

● Guyana +592

● Tanzania +255

● Egypt +20

● Tajikistan +992

● Senegal +221

● Serbia +381

● Sierra Leone +232

● Cyprus +357

● Seychelles +248

● Mexico +52

● Togo +228

● Austria +43

● Venezuela +58

● Angola +244

● Nicaragua +505

● Nigeria +234

● Niger +227

● Palestine +970

● Bahamas +1242

● Papua New Guinea +675

● Panama +507

● Bahrain +973

● Brazil +55

● Burkina Faso +226

● Greece +30

● Cayman Islands +1345

● Germany +49

● Italy +39

● Latvia +371

● Norway +47

● Moldova +373

● Morocco +212

● Brunei +673

● Swaziland +268

● Slovakia +421

● Slovenia +386

● Sri Lanka +94

● Chile +56

● Cambodia +855

● Grenada +1473

● Georgia +995

● Belgium +32

● Mauritania +222

● Mauritius +230

● Saudi Arabia +966

● France +33

● Poland +48

● Thailand +66

● Zimbabwe +263

● Honduras +504

● Ireland +353

● Estonia +372

● Jamaica +1876

● Trinidad and Tobago +1868

● Bolivia +591

● Sweden +46

● Switzerland +41

● Belarus +37

● Kuwait +965

● Comoros +269

● Peru +51

● Tunisia +216

● Lithuania +370

● Jordan +962

● Namibia +264

● Romania +40

● Kenya +254

● Finland +358

● Suriname +597

● United Kingdom +44

● British Virgin Islands +1284

● Netherlands +31

● Mozambique +258

● Lesotho +266

● Philippines +63

● El Salvador +503

● Portugal +351

● Mongolia +976

● Spain +34

● Benin +229

● Zambia +260

● Equatorial Guinea +240

● Vietnam +84

● Azerbaijan +994

● Albania +355

● Oman +968

● Argentina +54

● United Arab Emirates +971

● Maldives +960

● Malawi +265

● Madagascar +261

● Mali +223

2. Five Steps to Register a 1688 Account

Step 1: Go to the Registration Page

On the 1688.com homepage, click on "Register" to enter the registration page.

A user registration agreement will then pop up. Click the red button at the bottom of the window (Label.1) to agree to the terms of the agreement.

Step 2: Fill in Account Information

Next, it's time to fill in your account information. I have marked all the areas that need explanation with red labels (Label.2 – Label.10).

Then I'll explain each label.

Label.2 and Label.3

These two labels allow you to choose between a company or personal account. If you just want to purchase as a foreign individual, you must select Label.3, which means a personal account.

Label.4

● Here, you fill in your login name. Please note the following:The name length must be between 5-25 characters.

● The login name can only be set once, and once it's set, it cannot be changed.

Label.5

● This is where you set your password. Here are some requirements for setting the password:6-20 characters long, and the password cannot be the same as your username.

● It can only contain letters, numbers, and punctuation marks.

● It must include at least 2 types of characters from letters, numbers, and punctuation marks.

Label.6

Re-enter the previously entered password.

Label.7

Here, select your country/region and phone number. Make sure your phone can receive SMS messages from China because you will receive a verification code via SMS in the next step.

Label.8

This is to verify that you are not a robot. Simply drag the verification box from left to right to complete the process.

Label.9

Check this box to agree to some of their statements and agreements.

Label.10

Click the "Agree and Register" button to proceed to the next step.

Step 3: Fill in the SMS Verification Code

Next, a page will pop up asking you to enter the SMS code (Label.11).

Enter the code and then click "Submit" (Label.12).

If everything goes smoothly, your account will be registered.

Step 4: Complete Your Account Profile (Optional)

On the next page, 1688.com will ask you to complete your account profile. This step is entirely optional.

If you choose to fill out this profile, you don't need to complete every option—just fill in the areas marked in red.

Label.13

Enter your real name here.

Label.14

Select your gender.

Label.15

Choose your membership type here. For foreigners, it's best to choose the last option, "Individual."

Label.16

Fill in your contact address.

Label.17

Check the box to acknowledge the statement.

Label.18

Click the orange button to save the information.

Label.19

Fill in your company name.

Label.20

Enter your main products.

Label.21

Specify your primary industry.

Label.22

Describe your business model.

Label.23

Click the orange button to save the information.

Label.24

Select your primary business identity type. It is recommended to choose "Cross-border E-commerce."

Step 5: Update or Add Your Account Information

For your account security, you can also add or update your 1688 account information in the User Center.

Label.25

Use this option to modify your phone number.

Label.26

You can add your email address here.

Label.27

This is for changing your login password.

Label.28

This is for adding and managing security questions. Adding answers to security questions helps further protect your account from unauthorized use.

Step 6: Congratulations! Your new 1688.com account is now ready!

If you’ve followed the steps above, congratulations! You now have a fully activated 1688 account.

3. Streamline Your Procurement Process with BuckyDrop

Now that you’ve successfully registered and activated your 1688 account, you can start browsing and purchasing the products you need. However, many people encounter challenges such as language barriers, payment methods, and logistics when sourcing directly from 1688. This is where BuckyDrop can be your ideal partner.

With BuckyDrop, you can easily add products from 1688 to your procurement list. We will assist you with the entire process, from placing orders and making payments to quality inspection and logistics. Whether it's a diverse range of products or complex international shipping, BuckyDrop offers a more convenient procurement experience.

By using BuckyDrop, you don’t have to worry about language barriers or cumbersome payment processes. Simply submit your 1688 product links to us, and we will handle everything efficiently, allowing you to focus on other important aspects of your business. Click BuckyDrop to learn more about how BuckyDrop can simplify your cross-border e-commerce process.

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