Setting Up Your Account

## Creating Your Peddl Account Your Peddl account is your gateway to buying, selling, and connecting with your local community. This guide will walk you through the account setup process. --- ## Registration Process Follow these steps to create your account: ### Step 1: Choose Your Sign-Up Method **📧 Email Registration** Use your email address and create a password **🔐 Social Login** Sign up quickly using Google or Discord ### Step 2: Provide Basic Information - ✅ Full name - ✅ Email address - ✅ Strong password (minimum 8 characters, including letters and numbers) - ✅ Account type (Buyer, Seller, or Both) ### Step 3: Verify Your Email After registration, you'll receive a verification email: 1. Check your inbox for an email from Peddl 2. Click the verification link 3. You'll be redirected back to Peddl 4. Your account is now active! ✨ > **💡 Tip:** Can't find the verification email? Check your spam folder and add support@peddlit.com to your contacts. --- ## Completing Your Profile A complete profile builds trust and helps you connect with the community. ### 📸 Profile Photo - Upload a clear, friendly photo - Use a professional image if you're selling - Photos should be at least **200x200 pixels** - Accepted formats: JPG, PNG (max 5MB) ### 📝 Bio and Description - Write 2-3 sentences about yourself - Mention your interests or business focus - Keep it friendly and professional - Update it as your journey evolves ### 📍 Location Settings - Add your city/region to find local sellers - Your exact address is **never shared publicly** - Helps show relevant products and events - Can be updated anytime in settings --- ## Account Settings Customize your account to suit your needs: ### 🔔 Notification Preferences - Order updates and shipping notifications - Messages from buyers or sellers - New follower notifications - Marketing emails (optional) - Event reminders ### 🔒 Privacy Settings - Control who can see your profile - Manage your activity visibility - Set message preferences - Control search engine indexing ### 🔗 Connected Accounts - Link your social media profiles - Connect Discord for community access - Add payment methods - Set up Stripe Connect for selling --- ## Account Types ### 🛍️ Buyer Account - Browse and purchase products - Attend events - Follow favorite stores - Leave reviews and ratings ### 💼 Seller Account All buyer features, **plus**: - Create and manage a store - List products for sale - Process orders and shipments - Access analytics and reports ### 🎯 Hybrid Account (Buyer + Seller) - **Best of both worlds!** - Switch easily between buyer and seller views - Manage everything from one account --- ## Security Recommendations Keep your account secure: - 🔐 Use a strong, unique password - 🛡️ Enable two-factor authentication - 🚫 Never share your password - 👋 Log out on shared devices - 👀 Review account activity regularly > **🔒 Security Tip:** We recommend enabling two-factor authentication for an extra layer of protection. Learn how in our [Security Guide](/page/account-security). --- ## Updating Your Information To update your account details: 1. Click your **profile icon** in the top right 2. Select **"Settings"** 3. Make your changes 4. Click **"Save Changes"** --- ## Deactivating Your Account Need to take a break? You can: **⏸️ Deactivate** Temporarily disable your account (can be reactivated anytime) **🗑️ Delete** Permanently remove your account and data > **⚠️ Warning:** Deletion is permanent and cannot be undone. Complete any pending orders before deleting your account.