Official Instruction

Master the Art of
Professional Sourcing

Your role as a Buyer is the heart of 1688.broker. This guide will walk you through registration, order processing, and offer management to help you earn more.

1. Get Tokens
2. Find Deals
3. Win Tenders
STEP 1

Access & Onboarding

  • ✓ Token Login: If you have an existing account, use the Secret Token provided via WeChat.
  • ✓ New Registration: Fill out all mandatory fields: Invite Code, Full Name, WeChat ID, and your chosen Secret Token.
STEP 2

Curate Your Workflow

Don't waste time on irrelevant categories. Use the Brand Filter to subscribe to your specialized manufacturers.

Pro Tip:

Only orders from your selected brands will appear in your "NEW" tab.

STEP 3

Processing an Order

Expand an order to see full item specifications. Use the integrated tools to speed up your work:

Quick Copy: Grab SKU, Brand, and Qty in one click.
Media Upload: Attach photos of the found items immediately.
Direct Chat: Message the Manager via the green icon.
Status Tags: Mark items as "Urgent" with color markers.
STEP 4

Managing Your Bids

Once submitted, your offer moves to the Bidding tab. If you made a mistake or the supplier updated the price:

Edit / Update Offer

Use this button to refine your details before the manager picks a winner.

STEP 5

Track Your Performance

After the manager reviews all bids, your offer will land in one of these final destination tabs:

W

WON (or Partial)

Success! You are selected as the supplier. If "Partial", only specific items were approved.

L

LOST

The manager selected another buyer's offer for this request.

C

CANCELLED

The request was withdrawn by the client or the manager.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does "Partial" status mean in the WON tab?

This means the manager approved only certain positions from your multi-item offer. Check the specific items marked with a green badge.

I forgot my Token. How can I log in?

Please contact your assigned manager via WeChat. They can retrieve or reset your token manually from the admin panel.

Can I refuse an order after submitting it?

Once in Bidding, you can use the "Refuse Order" button inside the expanded view if the item is no longer available in China.

What are the mandatory fields for a bid?

You must fill in the Price (¥), Weight (kg), Lead Time (Weeks), and provide your Supplier contact info. Photos are highly recommended.