• April 29, 2023

How to Register a 1688 Account Outside of China in 2025?

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Open 1688.com on the computer

1688 is a good choice to source from China. On 1688.com, you can access a variety of low-priced products from Chinese manufacturers and wholesalers. To buy from 1688, you need to register an account first if you don’t have a Taobao or Alipay account.

However, it can trouble you to sign up for an account on 1688 when you are outside of China.

To help you with a smoother registration process, we are giving you a detailed guide in this article.

Translate the 1688 site into English

1688 is a leading wholesale platform in China. It caters to domestic businesses and individuals. Therefore, this platform is in Chinese. It may be hard for you to navigate the site when you cannot read Chinese.

So before you register an account on 1688, you need to translate the site into English or your local language. This is where Google Translate Extension comes in handy.

Below is the steps to use Google Translate Extension on 1688. com.

1. Search “Google Translate Extension” in the Chrome

Search “Google Translate Extension” in your Chrome

2. Click the “Add to Chrome” button

Click the button “Add to Chrome”

3. Activate the Google Translate extension

Activate this Google Translate extension

4. Open the homepage of 1688

Open the homepage of 1688

5. Click the icon of Google Translate and then “TRANSLATE THIS PAGE”

Click the icon of Google Translate and then “TRANSLATE THIS PAGE”

Register a 1688 account in 5 steps

After you install the Google Translate extension, you can register a 1688 account nearly without the language barrier.

Here are the steps you can take to sign up.

1. Click on “free registration” on the 1688 home page

1. Click on “free registration” on the 1688 home page

2. Choose “ Personal account” and click the button “同意协议(Agree to the agreement)”

2. Choose “ Personal account” and click the button “同意协议(Agree to the agreement)”
Note: Registration for a business account requires a China business license. If you only source from 1688, signing up for a personal account can do and is much easier.

3. Type in your personal information

Type in your personal information

Fill in your information including “Member name(会员名)”, “Login password(登录密码)”, “Password confirmation(密码确认)”,  and “Phone number(手机号码)”.

If you don’t know these Chinese characters, you can click on them and then Google Translate will translate them into English.

Use Google Translate to translate Chinese characters you don't know

Something you should be aware of in this step:

  • The member name should be 5 to 25 characters long and must contain letters or Chinese characters. Once successfully set, this name cannot be changed. You had better not include your private information such as ID cards or bank cards number.
  • The login password should be 6-20 characters long. And it should not be the same as your member name. Meanwhile, the password can only contain letters, numbers, and punctuation marks (except spaces). It must contain at least 2 of them.
  • Choose the area number before you input your phone number

4. Slide for the verification code and click “同意并注册(Agree to register)”

Slide the slider for the verification code. After you successfully do this, there would be a green rectangle. Then tick to agree on the terms, and hit on the “同意并注册(Agree to register)” button.

4. Slide the slider for the verification code, tick to agree on the terms, and click “同意并注册(Agree to register)”

5. Verify your phone number

Enter the verification code you receive on your phone and click “提交(Submit)”.

Mind that there is a time limit to type in the verification code. If you miss the time, click “重发(Resend) to get a new verification code from 1688.

Enter the verification code you receive on your phone and click “提交(Submit)”

Having finished the 5 steps above, you now have a 1688 account. And you can begin to find your potential products on this platform!

Verify your 1688 account

For an international business, verifying your account will make it more secure. And you can easily modify your phone number or reset your login password after verification.

Take the following steps to verify your 1688 account.

1. Log in to your account and click “Account Management”

1. Log in to your account and click “Account Management”

2. Choose “我的认证(My verification)” on the left sidebar

2. Choose “我的认证(My verification)” on the left bar

3. Click “我要认证(I want to verify)” under the “个人认证(Personal verification)”

3. Click “我要认证(I want to verify)” under the “个人认证(Personal verification)”

As of now, the personal verification function is being updated. We will update this step accordingly later. Keep your attention on our article!

The personal verification function is being updated.

Dropshipping from 1688 is easier with Sup Dropshipping

Registering on 1688 is simple with a comprehensive guide. But finding winning products among millions of products and importing them to your store is still a challenge.  Sup Dropshipping will be the solution to overcome this challenge and bring your business to the next level.

At Sup Dropshingping, you can search by image and find similar but better products without scrolling through many pages. It is convenient to compare these products on different criteria like the product price, seller rating, and customer service.

Source similar products easily by image on Sup Dropshipping

With SUP Chrome Extension, you can source better-priced products with a few clicks or forward the sourcing task to our professional team. Our sourcing service is free and available 24/7.

Source 1688 products with Sup Chrome Extension

Unlike most of 1688 suppliers, we provide careful product checks to reduce breakages and defective products. This can improve your customer satisfaction and retention rate.

Also, you can brand your business with us. We not only offer private labeling but also print on demand services. Our design tool Sup Drop Custom is free and easy to use. With or without design experience, you can design your unique products within minutes. Plenty of free patterns are available to you. After finishing the design, you are allowed to preview the product and check if it is to your expectation.

Design your product with Sup Drop Custom
Design your product with Sup Drop Custom
Preview your designed product
Preview your designed product

Most importantly, Sup integrates with major selling platforms like Shopify, Woo Commerce, Amazon, Etsy, etc. So your orders will be automatically fulfilled without any hassles of you.

Sounds wonderful, right?

Start your journey with Sup now!

FAQ

1. What is the difference between Alibaba and 1688?

Alibaba (specifically referred to Alibaba.com) is a global wholesale platform while 1688 is a domestic B2B website.

Alibaba caters to global businesses and ships worldwide. So it is in multiple languages. And the product price on this platform can be a little higher than on 1688.

1688, on the other hand, focuses on the domestic market. It mainly caters to small and medium-sized businesses within China. Its website is in Chinese only. Most 1688 suppliers can’t sell to foreign retailers directly because of the language barrier and logistics limit.   

2. How to change 1688.com into English?

You can install a Chrome extension like “Google Translate”. This extension will translate the web page into English. And it is available for free.

3. What to do if my 1688 account is frozen?

You may check the reason why it is frozen first and try to fix it. Contact 1688 customer service when you fail to do that.

Alternatively, you can log in to 1688 with your Taobao account or Alipay account(on your phone).

If you don’t have a Taobao or Alipay account, you can register with the guide on How to Buy From Taobao or How to Register on Alipay Outside China.


About the Author

May
May

May is a blogger at Sup Dropshipping with over 5 years of experience in eCommerce. May’s passion for eCommerce drives her to stay updated on the latest trends and share her expertise with you through her blog. In her spare time, she likes to read a novel or chat with friends.



33 responses to “How to Register a 1688 Account Outside of China in 2025?”

  1. Ali Ebrahman akazzab Avatar
    Ali Ebrahman akazzab

    Soy un empresario buscando cosas económicas

    1. Jack Han Avatar
      Jack Han

      Hola y bienvenido a Sup Dropshipping. Puede obtener muchos productos a buen precio aquí.

  2. DJONY SEDILQUE NUNES Avatar
    DJONY SEDILQUE NUNES

    O problema é que ao registrar eles deveriam enviar um SMS para confirmar a conta, mas no meu caso esse SMS nunca chega …

    1. Jack Han Avatar
      Jack Han

      Sim, esse é o problema. Portanto, sugerimos trabalhar com uma agência profissional para fornecer os produtos para você.

  3. Grâce mariella eyeang Avatar
    Grâce mariella eyeang

    Je voudrais bien m’inscrire
    Mais j’y arrive pas

    1. Jack Han Avatar
      Jack Han

      Bonjour Grâce,
      Si vous souhaitez vous procurer des produits à partir de 1688, pourquoi ne pas vous inscrire sur Sup Dropshipping ? Nous pouvons le faire pour vous, et bien plus que 1688.com.
      Voici comment travailler avec nous :
      https://www.supdropshipping.com/how-to-work-with-sup/

  4. KOFI AFRAN ADJEI Avatar
    KOFI AFRAN ADJEI

    You have given a thorough explanation on how to register a 1688 account and related benefits. I will try my best to follow the process to register. Thanks May.

    1. May Avatar
      May

      Hi KOFI,
      Glad that this guide is helpful to you.

  5. angel Avatar
    angel

    hola me congelaron mi cuenta en 1688, que puedo hacer?

    1. Jack Han Avatar
      Jack Han

      ¡Hola Ángel! Le sugiero que obtenga directamente de Sup Dropshipping. Ofrecemos productos de todos los sitios web mayoristas de China, incluido 1688.com. La información de nuestros productos también está traducida, lo que puede resultar bastante conveniente incluirla en su tienda.

  6. Innocent Juliet Avatar
    Innocent Juliet

    I love you all

  7. Abukari Musiliya Avatar
    Abukari Musiliya

    I want to start importation business

    1. Jack Han Avatar
      Jack Han

      Hello and welcome to Sup Dropshipping!
      You may search for some tutorial videos on Youtube, and set up your online store.
      Then please refer to this guide to start working with Sup.

  8. Abukari Musiliya Avatar
    Abukari Musiliya

    Am from Ghana

  9. Collins Prince Okyere Avatar
    Collins Prince Okyere

    Please can you help me to register 1688 app

    1. Jack Han Avatar
      Jack Han

      Hi Collins, you can register a Sup account, and place your orders here. We can help you make the purchase from 1688.com.

  10. Luc Kapyamba Avatar
    Luc Kapyamba

    Je voudrais savoir comment faire l’importation de la Chine vers la RD Congo via 1688. S’il y a d’alternatives veillez nous les dire.

    1. Jack Han Avatar
      Jack Han

      Bonjour,
      N’hésitez pas à contacter notre responsable client, nous pouvons vous aider.
      WhatsApp : +1 5715239073

      1. Vianney mahugnon Avatar
        Vianney mahugnon

        Salut Mes/ou Mme j’éprouve de difficulté pour la création de compte

        1. Jack Han Avatar
          Jack Han

          Bonjour Monsieur ou Madame.
          Il peut être difficile pour vous de créer un compte sur 1688.com, mais il est très simple de créer un compte sur Sup Dropshipping.
          Nous pouvons vous aider à vous approvisionner sur n’importe quel site chinois comme 1688 ou Aliexpress.

  11. Chiamaka Blessing Avatar
    Chiamaka Blessing

    Want to be importing goods through this website.

    1. Jack Han Avatar
      Jack Han

      Hello, if you need to import goods from 1688.com without learning Chinese or aquiring Chinese bank card, please contact our agent to help you out.
      Whatsapp: +1 571 523 9073

  12. Sunil Avatar
    Sunil

    I purches stone in chine

    1. Jack Han Avatar
      Jack Han

      Hello Sunil,
      If you need better priced products from China, please feel free to reach out to Sup.
      We can help you earn more by optimizing your profit margin.

  13. boo Avatar
    boo

    Olá, eu estou tendo problemas para acessar tanto o aplicativo do taobao como o site, porque os dois ficam sendo bloqueados e exigindo uma identidade nacional verdadeira. Tem algum método para desbloquear esses sites aqui do brasil?

    1. Jack Han Avatar
      Jack Han

      Olá,
      talvez seja por causa da VPN que você usa. Por favor, tente outras formas de conexão e, se ainda assim não funcionar, você pode obter do Sup Dropshipping. Temos quase tudo que você precisa no Taobao ou 1688.com.

  14. Dionicio Britos Avatar
    Dionicio Britos

    Buenas noches quiero tener una cuenta en 1688.com para poder hacer mi primer importación m podría ayudar en eso

    1. Jack Han Avatar
      Jack Han

      Hola,
      Si está interesado en importar productos de China, ¿por qué no registrar una cuenta en Sup? Podemos ayudarle con ello, ya sea realizando pedidos de muestra o comprando al por mayor.

  15. Esnath Stephen Avatar
    Esnath Stephen

    Good

    1. Jack Han Avatar
      Jack Han

      Thank you for liking our post!
      If you are interested in purchasing or sourcing from China, you may also register at Sup Dropshipping.
      We can help you to buy any product from all marketplaces.

  16. Katherine Mikaelson Avatar
    Katherine Mikaelson

    Hello, please I’m in Ghana and I want to order but I’m having issues with the shipping place, it’s directing me to only China warehouse.

    1. Jack Han Avatar
      Jack Han

      Hello, you can visit this page if you need products from US warehouse.
      You personal agent will also contact you by email. Please check inbox and reply if you need assistance.

  17. Jamal Alabbasi Avatar
    Jamal Alabbasi

    1688

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