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# How to browse products & suppliers on public Homepage

## Overview

This guide explains how users can browse products and suppliers on the VinaSources public homepage without logging in.

The public homepage allows anyone to explore available products and supplier information before deciding to register or sign in.

## Purpose

Browsing the public homepage helps you to:

* Explore available products on VinaSources
* View supplier profiles and basic information
* Understand what types of products and suppliers are available        

## How to Browse Products and Suppliers Without Login

### A. Access the VinaSources Homepage

1. Open the VinaSources website
2. You will land on the public homepage automatically          

No account or login is required at this step.

### B. Search for Products

1. Enter a product name into the search bar
2. Submit the search
3. View the product results displayed 
4. Access product detail pages      

If you wish to favorite products, send RFQs, or add products to cart, you have to login as a buyer       

### C. Search for Suppliers

1. Enter a supplier name into the search bar
2. Submit the search
3. View the supplier results displayed
4. View supplier company profile and thier published products

If you wish to follow or chat with suppliers, you have to log in as a buyer

### How Public Browsing Works

* Only approved and published products are visible on the public homepage
* Only approved supplier profiles are displayed
* Information shown on the public homepage is read-only
* Interactive features are disabled until you log in             

## Tips & Best Practices

* Use clear and specific keywords when searching
* Search by product name when looking for specific items
* Search by supplier name if you already know the company
* Combine searching with browsing to explore related products or suppliers

## Frequently Asked Questions

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<summary>Do I need an account to browse products and suppliers?</summary>

No. Public browsing is available without registration or login.

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<summary>Can I see supplier contact details without logging in?</summary>

No. Supplier contact information is visible only to logged-in buyers.

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<summary>Are all products visible on the public homepage?</summary>

Only products that have been approved and published are displayed.

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