How to create an online store in Egypt
Launch a branded shop buyers can trust, add products, choose payment options that fit Egypt (including cash on delivery when you need it), and run orders from one desk. This guide uses GrowVai as a bilingual store and order platform — WhatsApp drafts are optional follow-up, not the product category.
Create your seller account
Sign up on GrowVai and start on the free plan. You do not need to buy hosting or install WordPress to open a storefront.
Set store name and bilingual basics
Choose a clear store name, default language, and enable Arabic and English if you sell to both audiences. Keep Arabic in Modern Standard Arabic for public copy.
Add your first products
Add name, price, photos, and a short description for each product. A small clear catalog converts better than an empty or messy shop link.
Configure payment options
Turn on the payment methods your buyers use — cash on delivery, gateway where enabled, InstaPay, or bank transfer / payment link. COD is one option, not the whole product.
Share your shop link
Put the storefront URL in your Instagram bio, stories, and chats so buyers land on one branded catalog instead of scattered messages.
Run orders from the order desk
Confirm new orders, update status, track collections, and optionally open a WhatsApp click-to-chat draft for follow-up. GrowVai does not send Cloud API messages for sellers.
FAQ
How long does it take to launch a GrowVai store?
Many sellers can publish a basic storefront the same day: account, a few products, payment options, and a shareable link. Depth (photos, policies, shipping notes) can grow after you start taking orders.
Do I need a company registration to start?
GrowVai lets you start a storefront and take order requests on the free plan. Legal and tax requirements in Egypt depend on your activity and size — check official guidance for your case; GrowVai is not a law firm.
Is GrowVai a marketplace?
No. You get your own branded storefront and order desk. Buyers shop your catalog — GrowVai is not a multi-seller marketplace where you compete in a shared product grid.
Can I offer cash on delivery?
Yes. Enable COD as one of your payment options and track collection from the order desk alongside other methods you turn on.