--- title: Vendor Profile source: https://wpdoc.webkul.com/woocommerce-marketplace/documentation/vendor-profile.html --- # Vendor Profile The **Vendor Profile** displays important information about a vendor and helps customers understand the vendor’s store, policies, and credibility. --- ## Vendor Profile Overview - After successful registration, the vendor must complete their profile under **Vendor Profile**. - The profile contains essential vendor and shop-related information divided into multiple tabs for easier navigation.

## 1. General Tab The **General** tab contains the vendor's basic information: - **Personal Details**: Username, First Name, Last Name, and E-Mail. - **Read-only Applied Commission**: Vendors can view their currently applied commission rate (falling back to the global default if no specific commission is set).

--- ## 2. Shop Tab The **Shop** tab allows the vendor to configure their store details, policies, and SEO settings. - Vendors can define their shop title, description, and contact information.

--- ## 3. Images Tab Vendors can upload various images to brand their store from the **Images** tab. - Allowed file types typically include: `jpg, jpeg, png, webp, gif`. - **User Image**: The vendor's personal avatar. - **Shop Logo**: The logo representing the store. - **Fulfillment Image**: An image or badge displayed for order fulfillment. - **Banner Image**: A large banner for the store. Vendors can choose whether to display it by checking the "Show banner on vendor page" option.

--- ## 4. Social Profile Tab Vendors can link their social media accounts to their store to build trust and increase engagement. - Available optional fields include: **Facebook**, **Instagram**, **X (Formerly Twitter)**, **LinkedIn**, **Youtube**, and **Pinterest**. - These links will be displayed on the vendor's public store page.

--- ## 5. Store Hours Tab Vendors can set a weekly schedule from the **Store Hours** tab with per-day Open/Closed toggles and multiple time slots per day.

### Features of Store Hours: - The schedule is displayed on the vendor profile page and on a hover tooltip when the store is closed. - **Optional Blocking**: An admin setting can optionally block purchases while the store is closed. - **Closed Notices**: Custom admin-configurable messages can be shown on the listing button and single product notice. - **Hide Products**: When the store is closed, products can optionally be hidden from the shop, archive, and search, while remaining visible on the vendor profile. --- ## 6. KYC Tab The **KYC** (Know Your Customer) tab allows vendors to upload their identity documents for admin verification. - For detailed information, see the full [Vendor KYC Verification](https://wpdoc.webkul.com/woocommerce-marketplace/documentation/vendor-kyc.html) documentation.

--- ## 7. Profile View Tab Vendors can choose how their public store page looks from a dedicated **Profile View** tab. - **Live Preview**: The page features a live preview that updates instantly as you switch between styles. - **Storefront**: Features a modern store page with an info sidebar (contact details, store hours, map) and a product gallery. - **Spotlight**: Features a full-width hero banner with your products front and center, and an "About this Vendor" panel.

--- ## Vendor Dashboard Access - If the admin enables the **admin-like dashboard** for vendors: - Vendors can see the **Admin Dashboard** option in the left-side account panel.

--- ## Google Analytics for Vendors - Vendors can add their **own Google Analytics Account ID**. - Vendors can enable tracking events such as: - **View Item** - **Purchase Event**

--- ## Tax System Settings After configuring **Google Analytics**, vendors can set up their **tax information** directly from the vendor profile edit page.

### Key Points - Vendors can select their applicable **Tax System** from the dropdown, such as: - **GSTIN** - **SSN** - **VAT** - Based on the selected tax system: - A corresponding **Tax Identification Number** field appears (e.g., GSTIN number) on the vendor’s public profile page. - Vendors can enter and save their tax details securely --- ## Vendor Policies - Vendors can add and manage the following policies: - **Return Policy** - **Shipping Policy** - **Privacy Policy** - These policies are displayed on the vendor’s public profile page. --- ## Admin-like Vendor Dashboard View - If the vendor selects the **admin-like view**: - The vendor profile layout changes to match the admin-style dashboard.

--- ## Vendor Purchase Restriction - Vendors are **restricted from purchasing their own products**. - This helps prevent: - Fake orders - Fake reviews - **Edit Product link** added on the vendor’s own product view page - Allows vendors to quickly edit their products from the frontend

--- ## Vendor Profile – Frontend View The vendor profile is displayed on the frontend with the following sections: ### Vendor Profile Page - Displays vendor shop details and branding. - Shows detailed information about the vendor’s shop.

--- ### Policies Section - Displays the vendor’s return, shipping, and privacy policies.

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