# Your WestBazaar Account
## Creating an Account
To create an account:
1. Click the account icon in the navigation bar.
2. Select "Sign Up."
3. Enter your name and email address.
4. You'll receive a magic link in your email — click it to verify your account and log in.
Having an account gives you access to saved addresses, order history, wishlists, and a faster checkout experience.
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## Logging In
### Magic Link (Primary Method)
Our recommended login method — no password required:
1. Click the account icon in the navigation bar.
2. Enter your email address.
3. Check your email for a magic link.
4. Click the link to log in instantly.
Magic links are single-use and expire after a short period for security. Make sure to use the link in the same browser where you initiated the login.
**Tip:** If the email doesn't arrive within a minute, check your spam or junk folder.
### Email & Password
If you've set up a password, you can also log in the traditional way:
1. Click the account icon.
2. Enter your email and password.
3. Click "Log In."
### Forgot Your Password?
Click "Forgot Password?" on the login screen, enter your email, and we'll send a reset link. You can also skip the password entirely and use Magic Link login instead.
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## Managing Your Account
### Profile
Go to **Account > Profile** to update your name or change your password.
### Addresses
Go to **Account > Addresses** to manage your delivery addresses:
- **Add** new addresses with full details (building, street, city, country, province, zip, phone)
- **Edit** existing addresses
- **Set a default** address for faster checkout
- **Delete** addresses you no longer need
Your default address will be automatically selected at checkout.
### Order History
Go to **Account > Orders** to see all your past orders. Click into any order for detailed information including status, tracking, and delivery details.
### Wishlist
Go to **Account > Wishlist** to view products you've saved for later. You can add items to your wishlist from any product page when logged in.
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## Guest vs. Account Shopping
| Feature | Guest | Account |
|---------|-------|---------|
| Browse and search products | Yes | Yes |
| Add items to cart | Yes (saved in browser for 7 days) | Yes (saved to your account) |
| Checkout | Yes (enter details each time) | Yes (auto-fills from saved data) |
| Save addresses | No | Yes |
| View order history | No | Yes |
| Wishlist | No | Yes |
| Leave product reviews | No | Yes |
| Cart syncs across devices | No | Yes |
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## Account Security
- Sessions are managed securely with encrypted tokens.
- Magic links expire after use for your protection.
- Your order tracking page hides personal details (address, recipient info) unless you're logged in — protecting your privacy on shared links.