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How to List Your First Product as a Qyvea Vendor

Your first listing teaches you the process. Choose a product you know well and that sells often.

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By Qyvea LimitedPublished 2026-10-27Updated 2026-10-272 min read
On this page01. Choose the product02. Fill in the details03. Add photos04. Submit and wait05. A worked example06. After you submit07. Choosing the right category08. Price your first listing carefully09. A typical scenario10. Common mistakes11. Quick checklist12. Frequently asked questions
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Quick answer

Open your vendor dashboard, add a product, choose the category, give a clear name with model number, set your price and units in stock, add photos and submit. Qyvea reviews every new product before it goes live.

Key takeaways

  • Pick a fast-moving product for your first listing.
  • Use a clear name with the model number.
  • Qyvea reviews new products before they go live.

01Choose the product

Pick something you stock in depth and that sells often, such as a popular camera, a switch or a power supply.

02Fill in the details

  • Category from the list Qyvea buys.
  • A clear name with brand and model.
  • Your price.
  • Units in stock.
  • Short, honest specifications.

03Add photos

Upload real photos. See photos that sell.

04Submit and wait

Qyvea reviews new products. Anything on the prohibited list is blocked automatically; read what you cannot sell.

05A worked example

Suppose you stock a 16-port PoE switch. A weak listing would say switch for cameras. A strong listing names the brand and model, says 16 ports with the PoE budget in watts, notes the box contents, shows the price and units in stock, and includes photos of the front, ports and label. The strong listing is easier to approve and easier to match to a request.

06After you submit

Check back on your dashboard. If the product is approved, it will start to appear in matching requests. If it is declined, read the reason, correct the details and resubmit. Do not simply resubmit unchanged. Then list your next product using what you learned.

07Choosing the right category

Pick the category that a buyer would browse, not the one that is easiest for you. A PoE switch belongs under networking, not accessories. A fingerprint terminal belongs under biometrics or access control according to its main use. A wrong category makes your listing harder to match and more likely to be declined.

08Price your first listing carefully

Work out your landed cost and use the payout calculator before you set a price. A first listing priced far above the market will never match requests. One priced below cost will win and hurt. Aim for a fair price with a margin you can accept, then adjust after you see how requests respond.

09A typical scenario

A supplier lists a 16-port PoE switch with the brand, model, port count, price and 12 units in stock, plus three photos.

Illustrative example based on common cases, not a named vendor.

10Common mistakes

  • Vague names like switch good quality.
  • Wrong category.
  • Overstating stock.

11Quick checklist

  1. Pick the product.
  2. Write a clear name.
  3. Set price and stock.
  4. Add photos.
  5. Submit.

12Frequently asked questions

How long does review take?

It depends on queue and product. Check your dashboard.

Can I edit a listing after approval?

You can update details such as price and stock from your dashboard.

Can I list a product Qyvea does not yet sell?

Yes, you can submit new products for review, within the categories Qyvea buys.

What if my product is rejected?

Check the reason, fix the details and resubmit.

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.

Why suppliers choose Qyvea

Free to joinCreating a vendor account costs nothing. Sponsorship is optional and paid from a wallet you top up.
Instant order alertsRequests reach your dashboard and email the moment they open, with a countdown to send your price.
Customers stay privateQyvea handles the customer, delivery and payment. You only deal with us.
Paid your wayM-Pesa phone, Till, Paybill or bank, with a statement of every order.

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