Account & Workspace Management
How do I create a ShopIQ account?
Summary
Merchants can create a ShopIQ account using email verification through Email OTP. Once the email is verified, the merchant can start using ShopIQ to build and manage an ecommerce store. ShopIQ does not require GST, PAN, business registration, or bank verification to create an account, but third-party apps may require their own verification.
Who this is for: New merchants who want to create a ShopIQ account and start building their online store.
How do I create a ShopIQ account?
To create a ShopIQ account, the merchant signs up and verifies their email using Email OTP. After verification, the merchant can access the ShopIQ dashboard and start building. The account creation process is designed to be simple so merchants can begin without needing technical setup.
Does ShopIQ require GST, PAN, or business registration?
No. ShopIQ does not require GST, PAN, or business registration to create an account. A merchant can create an account and start building after Email OTP verification. However, GST details may be required for tax configuration, invoices, payment gateway setup, or compliance depending on the merchant's business, and third-party services may still require documentation before they activate payments, shipping, WhatsApp, marketplace, or related workflows.
Does ShopIQ require bank verification?
No. ShopIQ does not require bank verification to create a platform account. Bank verification may be required by payment gateways if the merchant wants to accept online payments and receive settlements.
Can I start building before third-party verification is complete?
Yes. Merchants can start building the website after Email OTP verification. However, certain workflows may not work fully until third-party apps are verified or activated. For example, online payments may not work until the payment gateway account is approved and configured.
What should I prepare before creating an account?
- Business name and brand name
- Product categories, images, and prices
- Logo and brand colors
- Contact details
- Domain details if available
- Payment gateway and logistics preference
- Return, refund, and shipping rules
The merchant does not need everything ready to start, but better inputs improve store setup.
Does creating an account consume AI credits?
No. Creating and verifying an account does not consume AI credits. AI credits are consumed when the merchant uses AI-powered tasks such as website generation, catalog generation, image generation, video generation, or AI analytics.
ShopIQ account creation uses Email OTP only. Third-party tools connected later may have separate verification, KYC, document, bank, or compliance requirements controlled by those providers.