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Getting Started

Set up your buyer account and start sourcing from Africa

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3 sections

1Creating Your Buyer Account

Getting started on Gloseg takes just a few minutes. Follow this guide to create your buyer account and begin sourcing products from verified African suppliers.

1

Visit the Sign Up Page

Navigate to gloseg.com/auth and click 'Create Account'.

2

Enter Your Email

Use a valid business email. Business emails get priority verification.

3

Set Your Password

Choose a strong password with at least 8 characters, including uppercase, lowercase, and a number.

4

Verify Your Email

Check your inbox for a verification link. Click it within 24 hours to activate.

5

Complete Your Profile

Add your company name, country, and sourcing interests to unlock personalized recommendations.

Quick Tip

You can also sign up with Google for faster onboarding. Your Google profile data will pre-fill your account details.

2Completing Your Profile

A complete profile helps suppliers understand your business needs. Buyers with complete profiles receive 40% more responses.

gloseg.com/buyer/profile

Buyer Profile Completion

Profile Completion75%

Add your industry and annual sourcing volume to reach 100%

40%

More responses

25%

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2FA

Required for orders

FieldRequiredWhy It Matters
Company NameYesBuilds trust with suppliers
CountryYesEnables shipping cost estimates
Phone NumberYesFor order notifications and 2FA
IndustryOptionalPersonalizes recommendations
Annual Sourcing VolumeOptionalHelps suppliers prioritize inquiries

Important

Your phone number must be verified to place orders. Unverified accounts cannot proceed past checkout.

3Understanding the Marketplace

Gloseg is Africa's premier B2B trade marketplace connecting buyers worldwide with verified African manufacturers, farmers, and exporters.

How Gloseg Works

1

Discover

Search products by category, HS code, or country. Filter by verification tier.

2

Connect

Send inquiries, request quotes (RFQ), or place orders directly.

3

Trade Safely

Pay through escrow, track shipments, resolve disputes with Trade Assurance.

Trust Badges Explained

BadgeMeaning
✅ VerifiedBusiness documents reviewed and approved
🛡️ Trade AssuredProtected by escrow and dispute system
⭐ Top Rated4.5+ rating with 50+ completed orders
💎 DiamondHighest verification - fully audited

Pro Tip

Always prioritize suppliers with "Trade Assured" and "Verified" badges. Your payments are protected by escrow.

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