Here is a step-by-step registration guide.
Step 1: Download the App
Step 2: Registration
Step 1: Download the App
- In your app store (App Store or Google Play), search for "Taobao".
- Download the app with the icon featuring Chinese characters (the app is entirely in Chinese).
Step 2: Registration
- Open the app and click the orange button (registration).
- Select your country code (+7 for Russia; +86 for China is set by default).
- Enter your phone number and press the orange button.
- Confirm your agreement with the terms (click the orange button again).
- Slide the bar to the right until it turns green (verification that you are not a robot).
- Enter the SMS verification code.
How to Search for Products?
- Use the built-in search bar (use Google Translate to translate product names).
- Image search: Upload a photo of the desired item, and Taobao will suggest similar options.
- How to copy a link: Click on the product, then tap the "share" icon and select "copy link".
Important Notes!
Service Operating Hours:
Service Operating Hours:
- Chinese time is +5 hours ahead of Moscow.
- Avoid registering during nighttime in China or on weekends, as this may result in phone number blocking!
Registration Errors:
- If the SMS code does not arrive, wait and try again later.
- Do not click "Get Code" too frequently—this may lead to phone number blocking.