> Comprehensive, step-by-step documentation for Ant Club Marketplace. Learn how to register, verify your email, log in with 2FA, list your Sri Lankan business, and publish products or services with zero commission. - **Web page:** https://mail.antclub.lk/guide - **Markdown version:** https://mail.antclub.lk/guide.md - **Platform:** Ant Club, Sri Lanka --- Official Marketplace Guide • en # Ant Club User Guide & Documentation Everything you need to launch, grow, and manage your merchant presence or shop verified local sellers with complete confidence. 1. Account & Email Verification 2. Sign In & 2FA 3. List Business 4. List Products / Services FAQs ### Table of Contents #### Need Onboarding Assistance? Our merchant support network helps Sri Lankan businesses digitize catalogs and gain instant local visibility. [List Business](https://mail.antclub.lk/businesses/create) Step 1: Onboarding ## How to Create an Account & Verify Email Joining Ant Club gives you instant access to verified merchant tools, direct customer inquiries, and zero-fee business listings across Sri Lanka. 01 ### Open the Registration Page Click on the "Get Started" or "Sign In" button in the top navigation bar, then select "Create an Account" or navigate directly to the registration page. **Pro-Tip:** Registration is completely free for all buyers and sellers across Sri Lanka. 02 ### Provide Your Basic Information Enter your full legal name, an active email address, contact phone number, and choose a strong password with at least 8 characters. **Pro-Tip:** Use a business or primary email that you monitor frequently to receive inquiries and security alerts. 03 ### Submit Your Registration Click the "Create Free Account" button. Your profile is instantly created and you are automatically signed in to the platform. **Pro-Tip:** The first account registered on a fresh deployment is assigned administrative privileges automatically. 04 ### Verify Your Email & Security (2FA) Navigate to Account Settings (via your profile menu or Dashboard > Settings). Select "Setup Two-Factor Authentication" to enable Email OTP or Authenticator App verification. **Pro-Tip:** Enabling Email 2FA sends a 6-digit confirmation code directly to your email inbox, verifying your address ownership and locking your account against unauthorized logins. #### What You Need Before Starting: - Valid, accessible email inbox - Active Sri Lankan mobile phone number - A secure password (mix of uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols) Step 2: Authentication ## How to Sign In to Your Account Log in to your Ant Club account securely to access your merchant dashboard, update listings, monitor customer reviews, and respond to direct leads. 01 ### Go to the Sign In Screen Click "Sign In" in the top navigation header or visit the login route. **Security Notice:** Bookmark the login page on your browser or mobile home screen for quick daily access. 02 ### Enter Your Credentials Type your registered email address and password. If you are on a personal device, tick "Remember Me" to keep your session active. **Security Notice:** Never tick "Remember Me" on shared computers or internet cafes. 03 ### Complete Two-Factor Challenge (If Enabled) If you enabled 2FA, enter the 6-digit one-time code sent to your email or generated by your authenticator app (e.g. Google Authenticator). **Security Notice:** Did not receive your email code? Click "Resend code" on the challenge screen. Codes expire after 10 minutes. 04 ### Access Your Dashboard Upon successful authentication, you will be redirected to your personalized dashboard where you can manage your businesses, products, and profile settings. **Security Notice:** Forgot password? Use the password reset link on the login screen or request a link from your account settings. Step 3: Merchant Presence ## How to List Your Business in Sri Lanka Showcase your company in Sri Lanka's premier direct commerce directory. Connect directly with customers without middlemen or commissions. 01 ### Initiate Business Registration From your navigation bar or dashboard, click the "List Business" button. You will be taken to the streamlined business submission form. **Growth Tip:** You can list multiple business branches or entities under a single Ant Club user account. 02 ### Enter Identity & Brand Story Provide your official Business Name, a short catchy Tagline, and a comprehensive Description highlighting your history, specialties, and value proposition. **Growth Tip:** A thorough description with relevant keywords drastically improves your ranking in Google search results and on-site searches. 03 ### Set Geographical Location & Contact Details Select your District (e.g., Colombo, Kandy, Galle) and local City from the interactive dropdowns. Enter your physical address, direct phone number, and WhatsApp link. **Growth Tip:** WhatsApp direct links allow buyers to chat with you in one tap from mobile devices. 04 ### Choose Industry Categories & Upload Imagery Select one or more relevant business categories (e.g., Retail, Hospitality, Tech, Manufacturing). Upload a square logo and a widescreen banner cover image. **Growth Tip:** High quality images build instant customer trust and increase inquiry conversion rates by over 70%. 05 ### Publish & Verification Click "Publish Business Listing". Depending on site settings, listings are either approved immediately or reviewed promptly by administrators to ensure verified community trust. **Growth Tip:** Once approved, your company receives a permanent canonical SEO profile page (e.g., /businesses/your-name). #### Business Listing Checklist: - High-resolution logo (recommended: 500x500px square) - Cover banner photo (recommended: 1200x600px widescreen) - Official phone number and WhatsApp number - Physical address and province/district location - Clear summary of products or services offered Step 4: Catalog & Commerce ## How to List a Product or Professional Service Publish catalog items and services with zero commission fees. Buyers contact you directly or order via your designated direct checkout link. 01 ### Open the Catalog Creation Form Navigate to "My Products" in your Dashboard and click "Add Product / Service", or click the "+" button in the mobile navigation bar. **Pro-Tip:** Ensure you have at least one active business profile created before posting products. 02 ### Select Business & Listing Type Choose which of your registered businesses owns this item. Then choose whether this listing is a "Product" (tangible goods) or a "Service" (repairs, consultations, bookings). **Pro-Tip:** Products feature inventory and shipping details, while Services feature direct booking and consultation calls. 03 ### Enter Pricing & Deal Information Specify the regular price in Sri Lankan Rupees (LKR). You can also set an optional Sale / Discount Price and highlight limited-time promotional deals. **Pro-Tip:** Special sale items automatically receive vibrant discount badges and are promoted in the marketplace "Updates & Deals" section. 04 ### Upload Photos & Add Direct Links Upload bright, clear photos of your merchandise. Add an optional direct external purchase link, website checkout URL, or WhatsApp direct inquiry URL. **Pro-Tip:** Zero platform cuts: 100% of the sale revenue stays with you without commission deductions. 05 ### Publish to the Marketplace Assign category tags and click "Create Listing". Your product is published immediately, automatically added to the XML sitemap, and indexed for search engines. **Pro-Tip:** You can edit, mark out-of-stock, or update prices at any time from your merchant dashboard. Frequently Asked Questions ## Frequently Asked Questions Common questions about Ant Club accounts, verification, and listings. Yes, basic business profiles and product listings are completely free with zero commissions on sales. You can verify and secure your email anytime under Dashboard > Settings by setting up Two-Factor Authentication via Email OTP. A 6-digit confirmation code will be sent to your inbox. Customers can contact you directly via one-click WhatsApp chat, direct phone call, website link, or visit your physical location in Sri Lanka. Yes, you can edit your profile, update operating hours, change prices, and upload new images at any time from your Merchant Dashboard. Yes! Ant Club natively supports English, Sinhala, and Tamil. The entire platform and categories can be explored in your preferred language. ### Ready to Grow Your Business in Sri Lanka? Join verified merchants across the island. Zero commissions, direct customer communication, and instant visibility. [Create Free Account](https://mail.antclub.lk/register) [List Your Business Now](https://mail.antclub.lk/businesses/create)