How to Sign Up for AliExpress: A Guide to International Shopping and Discounts
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How to Sign Up for AliExpress: A Guide to International Shopping and Discounts
Introduction
Hello! Today, we are going to talk about international shopping through AliExpress, a topic that has garnered interest from many. Over the past few years, AliExpress has gained global popularity due to its low prices and wide variety of products. Amazon represents the United States, Rakuten represents Japan, and AliExpress can be seen as the giant online shopping platform representing China. Products sold on AliExpress are highly competitive in price, often allowing you to purchase the same product for a much lower price than at other shopping malls. Of course, some very cheap products may be of lower quality, but if you choose wisely, you can find high-quality items for less than half the price in the U.S. Based on my experience with international shopping on Amazon and eBay, I have been using AliExpress since 2014 and now have over 10 years of experience as a user. Today, I will provide a detailed guide on everything from signing up to purchasing products on AliExpress based on my experiences.
Please note that there is information on first-come, first-served download coupons at the end of the article.
1. Signing Up for AliExpress
To use AliExpress, you first need to sign up. Signing up is free and can be completed in just a few simple steps.
1-1. Accessing the Website
First, you need to access the official website or mobile app of AliExpress. Click the 'Sign Up' button in the upper right corner of the screen to begin the registration process.
1-2. Entering Personal Information
On the registration page, you will need to provide essential information such as your email address, password, and name. After entering all the required information correctly, click the 'Continue' button, and a verification email will be sent to your provided email address. Check the email and complete the verification to finish signing up.
1-3. Signing Up with a Social Account
Additionally, you can easily sign up using various social accounts like Facebook, Google, or Apple. Using a social account allows you to complete the registration process quickly without entering additional information.
2. Setting the Language on AliExpress
After completing the sign-up, it is recommended to set the language of the site. Setting the site language to English will make it easier to understand product information and payment details.
2-1. How to Set the Language
Click on the language settings menu at the top of the website or app screen and select English. This will display the entire site in English, making the process of searching for and purchasing products much smoother.
3. Entering Your Address
To ensure accurate delivery, you need to enter your address in the United States correctly. An incorrect address may cause delivery issues, so it is important to be careful.
3-1. How to Enter Your Address
In the 'My Account' menu, under 'Manage Addresses,' you can add a new address. Enter your full address along with the ZIP code to ensure there are no issues with delivery. The entered address can also be used later when making a payment.
4. Searching and Selecting Products
Once you have completed the sign-up and basic settings, let's look at how to search for and select the products you want.
4-1. Using the Search Bar
Using the search bar on AliExpress allows you to quickly find the desired products. Enter a keyword in the search bar located at the top and click the search button to see a list of related products.
4-2. Exploring by Category
Aside from the search bar, you can also explore products through various categories. Electronics, clothing, home goods, and more—there are many categories to browse and find the products you want.
4-3. Checking Product Details
When you select the desired product, you will be taken to a detail page. Here, you can check the product details, price, shipping method, seller ratings, and reviews. Seller ratings and reviews are important criteria to determine whether the seller is trustworthy.
5. Adding to Cart and Payment
Once you find the product you want, it is time to add it to the cart and proceed to payment.
5-1. Adding to Cart
On the product detail page, click the 'Add to Cart' button to add the product to your cart. You can add multiple products at once to compare or purchase later.
5-2. Choosing a Payment Method
To purchase the products added to your cart, click the 'Buy Now' button, which will take you to the payment page. Here, you can choose from various payment methods, such as credit card, PayPal, and more. Multiple payment options are provided, making it convenient to shop.
6. Order Confirmation and Tracking
Once the payment is complete, the order is confirmed, and shipping begins. At this point, you can track the order status and shipping progress in real time.
6-1. Order Confirmation
In the 'My Account' menu, click on 'Order History' to check the current status of your order. You can see if the order is being processed, in transit, and more.
6-2. Tracking Shipment
On the order history page, you can check the tracking number to track the current location of the item and the expected delivery date.
7. AliExpress September 2024 Promotion Code Guide
This code is first-come, first-served, so hurry and download it as it will no longer be available once it is sold out.