Account Management
Creating an Account
To create a Tembeya Shop account:
- Click "Sign Up" on the top right of the website
- Enter your email address and phone number
- Create a secure password (minimum 8 characters)
- Verify your email with the OTP sent to your inbox
- Verify your phone with the OTP sent via SMS
- Your account is now ready to use
Signing In
You can sign in to your account using:
- Email + Password: Use your registered email and password
- Phone + Password: Use your registered phone number and password
- OTP Login: Request an OTP to your email or phone for passwordless login
Managing Your Profile
Access your profile by clicking "Account" in the header when logged in. You can:
- Update Personal Information: Change your name, email, and phone number
- Manage Addresses: Add, edit, or delete shipping and billing addresses
- Change Password: Update your password for better security
- Payment Methods: Add and manage your payment options
- Security Settings: Enable two-factor authentication and manage security preferences
Managing Addresses
Add and manage your delivery addresses in the Account section:
- Add multiple addresses for different locations
- Set a default address for faster checkout
- Edit address details (street, city, district, phone)
- Delete addresses you no longer use
Changing Your Password
To change your password:
- Go to Account → Security
- Enter your current password
- Enter your new password
- Confirm your new password
- Click "Change Password"
Password Requirements:
- Minimum 8 characters
- At least one uppercase letter
- At least one lowercase letter
- At least one number
- At least one special character
Resetting Your Password
If you forgot your password:
- Click "Forgot Password" on the login page
- Enter your email address or phone number
- Check your email or SMS for the reset link/code
- Follow the instructions to create a new password
- Log in with your new password
Shopping Cart
Manage your shopping cart by clicking the cart icon in the header:
- Add items to cart from any product page
- Update quantities directly in the cart
- Remove items you no longer want
- Proceed to checkout when ready
- Cart items are saved for your next visit
Wishlist (Save for Later)
Save items you want to buy later:
- Click the heart icon on any product to add to wishlist
- Access your wishlist from Account → Wishlist
- Move items from wishlist to cart when ready to buy
- Remove items from wishlist anytime
Order History
View all your past orders in Account → Orders:
- See order status (pending, processing, shipped, delivered)
- Track your orders in real-time
- View order details and items
- Download invoices
- Reorder items from previous orders
Notifications
Manage your notification preferences in Account → Notifications:
- Order updates (confirmations, shipping, delivery)
- Promotional offers and discounts
- Wishlist price alerts
- Vendor updates (new products, sales)
- Choose email or SMS notifications
Deleting Your Account
If you wish to delete your account:
- Contact support at [email protected]
- Request account deletion from your registered email
- We will process your request within 30 days
- All your data will be permanently deleted
- Active orders will be completed before deletion
Important: Account deletion is permanent. You will lose access to order history, wishlist, and all account data.
Troubleshooting
Can't Log In
- Verify your email/phone is correct
- Reset your password if forgotten
- Check if your account is verified
- Contact support if the issue persists
OTP Not Received
- Check your spam/junk folder for email OTP
- Verify your phone number is correct for SMS OTP
- Wait a few minutes for delivery
- Request a new OTP if needed
Account Locked
- Too many failed login attempts may lock your account
- Wait 15 minutes before trying again
- Reset your password to unlock
- Contact support if the issue persists
Still Need Help?
Having trouble with your account? Our support team is here to assist you.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +256 700 000 000
WhatsApp: +256 700 000 000
Support Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM EAT
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EAT
