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How Swepty Works

Your complete guide to social shopping

🚀 Getting Started

1. Create Your Account

Sign up with your email and Nigerian phone number. We'll send you an SMS verification code to confirm your account.

📲 SMS verification is required for all accounts to ensure a trusted shopping community.

2. Follow Creators You Trust

Browse our Top Creators page and follow reviewers in your favorite categories - fashion, tech, beauty, home, and more.

3. Discover Products

See what your friends and favorite creators are sharing. Get honest reviews from real people before you buy.

4. Shop with Confidence

Click through to verified sellers. All transactions include buyer protection and SMS order confirmations.

🛍️ Shopping Features

💬 Social Feed

See product recommendations from friends and creators you follow in a personalized feed.

Verified Reviews

All reviews are from verified purchasers with SMS-confirmed accounts.

📲 Order Tracking

Receive SMS updates at every stage: order confirmation, shipping, and delivery.

💳 Secure Payments

Pay with card, bank transfer, or USSD. All payments processed securely.

🔖 Save Favorites

Bookmark products you love and get SMS alerts when prices drop.

🎁 Referral Rewards

Share products with friends and earn ₦500 credit for each new signup.

📲 SMS Notifications You'll Receive

Account Verification

Confirmation code when you sign up or change your phone number

Order Confirmation

Instant SMS when your order is placed with order details

Shipping Updates

Track your package with SMS notifications at each stage

Price Drop Alerts

Get notified when saved items go on sale

Creator Updates

New posts from your favorite creators (optional)

You can manage SMS preferences in your account settings

🔒 Safety & Trust

Verified Sellers Only

All sellers are business-verified with SMS-confirmed Nigerian phone numbers

Buyer Protection

Full refund if item doesn't arrive or doesn't match description

Secure Payments

Payment held in escrow until you confirm delivery

Real Reviews

Only verified buyers can leave reviews, no fake testimonials

24/7 Support

Customer support via chat, email, and SMS for urgent issues

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is Swepty free to use?

Yes! Creating an account and shopping on Swepty is completely free. Sellers pay a small commission on sales.

Why do I need to verify my phone number?

SMS verification helps us maintain a trusted community. It prevents fake accounts and ensures all users are real people. You'll also receive important order updates via SMS.

How do I become a creator?

Visit our Creator Program page to apply. You'll need 100+ followers and an active account to qualify.

What if I receive a damaged item?

Contact support immediately with photos. We'll work with the seller to issue a refund or replacement. All orders are protected by our buyer guarantee.

Can I sell on Swepty?

Yes! Visit our seller signup page to register your business. You'll need to verify your business details and Nigerian phone number via SMS.

How do I opt out of SMS notifications?

You can manage SMS preferences in your account settings. Note that order confirmation and security SMS cannot be disabled.

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