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# How to register a Supplier account

## Overview

This guide explains how to register a Supplier account on VinaSources so you can create a company profile, list products, receive RFQs from buyers, and manage orders.

Registering a Supplier account is the first step before publishing products and doing business with buyers on the platform.

## Purpose

A Supplier account is designed for users who want to list products and sell to buyers on VinaSources. With a Supplier account, you can:

* Create and manage a company profile
* Submit company profile for approval
* Create and manage product listings
* Submit products for approval before publishing
* Receive and respond to buyer RFQs
* Send quotations to buyers
* Manage incoming orders
* Update shipping fees and shipping methods
* Update order status and tracking information
* Communicate with buyers via messaging
* View product and order statistics on the dashboard

## How to Register a Supplier Account

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### Access the Registration Page

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### Enter Registration Information

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Fill in the required registration details, including:

* Email address
* Password

These details will be used to create your Supplier login credentials.
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### Complete Registration

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### What Happens After Registration

* Your Supplier account is created immediately
* You can access the Supplier Center
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## How Supplier Account Approval Works

* Supplier registration creates a Supplier user account
* Publishing products is disabled by default
* Once your Company Profile is approved: Product publishing is enabled and your company information becomes visible on the VinaSources homepage

## Tips & Best Practices

* Choose a Supplier account if you want to list products and receive orders
* Prepare company information before completing your profile
* Ensure all required fields are completed before submitting for review
* Use accurate contact information so buyers can reach you easily
* Submit your Company Profile as early as possible to avoid delays

## Frequently Asked Questions

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<summary>Can I receive RFQs before my Company Profile is approved?</summary>

You can receive RFQs only after your products are published, which requires Company Profile approval.

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<summary>Can I edit my Company Profile after submission?</summary>

Yes. You can update your profile, but changes may require review again.

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<summary>Can I switch from a Buyer account to a Supplier account later?</summary>

No. Account permissions are determined at registration and cannot be changed.

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<summary>Can I register both account types?</summary>

Buyer and Supplier accounts are managed separately and have different access rights.

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<summary>Can Suppliers see Buyer-only features?</summary>

No. Buyer-only features are not accessible from Supplier accounts.

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