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01. Before you start02. Sign up03. List your products04. Wait for alerts05. What happens after you sign up06. Your first week plan07. Mistakes new vendors make08. Make your first order a good one09. A typical scenario10. Common mistakes11. Quick checklist12. Frequently asked questions
Open the vendor sign-up page, sign up with Google or email, add your business and how you want to be paid, then list the products you stock. Your account is approved instantly, and each new product is reviewed by Qyvea before it goes live.
Key takeaways
- Free to join and approved instantly.
- Have your business details and payout method ready.
- Every new product is reviewed before it goes live.
01Before you start
- A phone number and email you check often.
- Your business name and location.
- How you want to be paid: M-Pesa phone, Till, Paybill or bank.
- A list of the products you can supply, with prices and units in stock.
02Sign up
- Go to the create a free vendor account page.
- Choose Google or email and a password.
- Follow the setup wizard to add your business details and payout method.
- You will receive a welcome email.
03List your products
Add products one by one, browse what customers want and list it with one tap, or upload many at once with a CSV. See listing your first product and bulk upload.
04Wait for alerts
When a customer orders a product you list, you get an alert on your dashboard and by email. Send your best price before the timer ends.
05What happens after you sign up
Your account is approved instantly, so you can explore the dashboard straight away. You will find areas for product listings, requests and orders, statements, performance and, if you want it, a wallet for sponsorship. A welcome email confirms that your account is ready. If you do not see it, check your spam folder.
06Your first week plan
- Day 1: sign up, add payout details, list five products.
- Day 2: check which products were approved, fix any that were declined.
- Day 3: add photos and specs to every listing.
- Day 4: read the Vendor Terms and returns rules.
- Day 5: set up alerts on your phone and prepare a price sheet.
- Weekend: use the demand board to pick the next ten products.
07Mistakes new vendors make
- Listing dozens of products with weak photos instead of ten with strong ones.
- Entering a wrong payout number.
- Ignoring declined-product messages.
- Not reading the returns rules.
- Letting alert emails go to spam.
08Make your first order a good one
When your first request arrives, give it full attention. Check stock, price carefully, respond early and, if you win, test and pack the goods well. A flawless first order sets the tone for your record. Take photos, keep the confirmation from the order chat and check your statement when payment arrives. Learn the whole loop once and every later order is easier.
09A typical scenario
A dealer signs up during lunch with Google, adds a Till number for payouts, and lists eight products from a CSV before the end of the day.
Illustrative example based on common cases, not a named vendor.
10Common mistakes
- Rushing the payout details and entering a wrong number.
- Listing products with no stock.
- Not checking email for the welcome message.
11Quick checklist
- Choose Google or email.
- Add business and payout details.
- List your first products.
- Turn on alerts.
12Frequently asked questions
Is there a fee?
No. Creating a vendor account is free.
Do I need a business certificate?
Qyvea asks for business details at sign-up. Read our guide on business registration for suppliers and the Vendor Terms.
Can an existing Qyvea customer become a vendor?
Yes. Existing customers can add vendor access to their account.
What if I forget my password?
Use the password reset on the vendor sign-in page.
This guide describes how supplying through Qyvea works at the time of writing. The Vendor Terms and the Sell on Qyvea page are the final word on fees, returns and payment. Examples marked illustrative are not real vendors or earnings.
