How to Create a Taobao Account: A Step-by-Step Guide
Want to tap into the massive world of Chinese e-commerce? Creating a Taobao account is your first step to unlocking millions of products, from electronics to fashion and everything in between.
Don't worry, you don't need to speak Chinese, and you don't need a Chinese phone number to get started. This guide will walk you through the entire process, making it simple to create your account using your existing Google, Facebook, or Apple account, or by using your own local phone number.
Step 1: Go to the Taobao Homepage
1. Enter "world.taobao.com" in your browser.
Please note: If your Taobao page is in Chinese, remember to click on "Language" in the top-left corner to switch it to English. If the page language reverts to Chinese on any subsequent steps, you can use your browser's translation plugin to translate the page into English.
Step 2: Go to the Register/Login Page
1. Click "Dear, please register/log in" in the top left corner to go to the login page. Switch to "Register/Login".
Step 3: Choose a Login Method
You can register and log in using any of the following methods:
1. Using a Google Account
1. Click the Google icon below the Register/Login button.
2. In the pop-up "Service Agreement and Privacy Protection" window, click agree.
3. In the verification box that appears, select the required images and click "submit".
4. Select your Google account.
5. Click "continue" to proceed.
2. Using a Phone Number
1. Select your country code and enter your phone number.
2. Click "Get verification code".
3. In the "Service Agreement and Privacy Protection" pop-up window, click "agree".
4. Complete the image verification in the box and click "submit".
5. Enter the SMS verification code received on your phone.
6. Click "Register/Login".
3. Using a Facebook Account
1. Click the Facebook icon below the Register/Login button.
2. In the "Service Agreement and Privacy Protection" pop-up window, click "agree".
3. Complete the image verification in the box and click "submit".
4. Enter your Facebook account and password, then click "Log in".
5. Click "Continue as xxx" to confirm Taobao's access request.
4. Using an Apple Account
1. Click the Apple icon below the Register/Login button.
2. In the pop-up "Service Agreement and Privacy Protection" window, click "agree".
3. Complete the image verification in the box and click "submit".
4. Enter your Apple account.
5. Enter your password.
6. Click "trust".
7. Enter the verification code.
8. Click "continue".
Step 4: Complete Account Creation
No matter which method you use, after refreshing the page, you'll see your account information in the top left corner of the homepage. This means you have successfully created a Taobao account.
Congratulations! You now have a working Taobao account. With your account set up, you can start exploring products, saving your favorite items, and making purchases.
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