Do I need a website or coding skills to use CartMor?

No. CartMor is a fully hosted platform. You don't need a domain, hosting, or any coding knowledge. Everything is managed for you. Your store runs on a CartMor subdomain by default (yourstore.cartmor.com) and you can connect a custom domain on paid plans.

Can I sell on WhatsApp and Instagram through CartMor?

Yes. Your CartMor store is a shareable link that works on any device. Share it directly in WhatsApp messages, your Instagram bio, or as a link in Facebook posts. Customers tap the link, browse your store, and pay — all from their phones.

What can I sell on CartMor?

CartMor supports physical products, digital downloads, and services. Nigerian sellers use it for fashion and clothing, food and groceries, electronics and gadgets, beauty products, handmade crafts, and more. If you can sell it, you can list it on CartMor.

How to Create an Online Store in Nigeria - Step-by-Step

5 Steps to Your Online Store

Follow these steps and you'll have a fully functional store accepting Naira payments by the end of today.

Step One

Create your free account

Go to cartmor.com and click Get Started Free. Enter your name, email, and a password. That's it — no credit card, no verification delays. Your account is created instantly.

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check_circle Account ready in under 60 seconds

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Create Your Account

Full Name

e.g. Amina Bello

Email Address

amina@mybusiness.ng

Password

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Get Started Free →

No credit card required. Cancel anytime.

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Store Profile

Set your store identity

Store Name Amina's Fashion Hub

Category Fashion & Clothing

Store URL aminafashion.cartmor.com

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Step Two

Set up your store profile

Give your store a name, choose your product category, upload your logo, and write a short description. CartMor instantly creates your storefront URL — share it immediately, even before adding products.

check_circle Pick from 15+ product categories (fashion, food, electronics, beauty, and more)
check_circle Free yourstore.cartmor.com subdomain — or connect your own domain on paid plans
check_circle Choose a storefront theme that matches your brand

Step Three

Add your products

Click Add Product in your dashboard. Enter the product name, price in Naira, a description, and upload your photos. Set your stock quantity. Publish — and the product appears live on your store instantly.

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check_circle Add product variants — size, colour, material
check_circle Unlimited products on all paid plans
check_circle Real-time inventory tracking — get alerts when stock is low

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Product Name

Ankara Print Dress (Size M)

Price

₦15,000

Stock

24 units

Paystack Connected

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Step Four

Connect Paystack for payments

Go to Settings → Payments and paste your Paystack public and secret API keys. CartMor connects instantly. Your customers can now pay by card, bank transfer, USSD, or QR code — in Naira.

check_circle Paystack account is free to create at paystack.com
check_circle 1.5% + ₦100 per transaction — capped at ₦2,000 for large orders
check_circle Funds settle into your bank account within 1–2 business days
check_circle CartMor charges 0% transaction fees on top of Paystack

Step Five

Launch and share your store

Click Publish Store. Share your store link on WhatsApp, in your Instagram bio, and as a pinned post on Facebook. Customers tap the link, browse your products, and pay — all from their phones.

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check_circle Get a WhatsApp-friendly link your customers can tap directly
check_circle Order notifications sent to you by email as soon as someone buys
check_circle Track orders, revenue, and best-selling products from your dashboard

Your Store is Live 🎉 public Published

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Share on WhatsApp

Add to Instagram

Orders today

Products live

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Revenue

Everything included in your store

CartMor is a complete e-commerce platform. No extra plugins, no hidden fees — everything you need to sell online in Nigeria is built in.

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Professional Storefront

Beautiful, mobile-optimised store pages that load fast on Nigerian networks — even on 3G.

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Product & Inventory Management

Add unlimited products with photos, variants, and real-time stock tracking.

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Paystack Payment Integration

Accept card, bank transfer, and USSD payments in Naira with next-day settlement.

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Order Management

View, process, and fulfil orders from your dashboard. Automatic email confirmations to customers.

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Sales Analytics

Track revenue, best-selling products, and customer behaviour from a clean dashboard.

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Custom Domain Support

Connect yourstore.com to your CartMor store on paid plans. Free subdomain available from day one.

Social Selling Tools

One shareable link that works on WhatsApp, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

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Nigerian Support Team

Email and live chat support from a team that understands Nigerian e-commerce challenges.

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SSL & Security

Free SSL certificate on every store. PCI-compliant checkout powered by Paystack.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about creating an online store in Nigeria with CartMor.

How long does it take to create an online store in Nigeria with CartMor? expand_more

Most store owners complete their full setup in 15–30 minutes. The platform setup itself takes under 5 minutes — adding your products is what takes the most time. You can start with just a few products and expand later.

Do I need coding skills or a website to use CartMor? expand_more

No. CartMor is fully hosted. You don't need a domain, hosting, or any coding knowledge. Everything runs on CartMor's servers. Your store gets a free .cartmor.com subdomain, and you can connect a custom domain (like mystore.com) on paid plans.

How do customers pay on my CartMor store? expand_more

Customers pay through Paystack, Nigeria's most trusted payment gateway. They can pay by debit/credit card, bank transfer, or USSD (*737# etc.). Payments settle into your bank account within 1–2 business days.

Is CartMor free to use? expand_more

CartMor offers a free trial so you can build and test your store before paying. Paid plans start from ₦4,167/month (₦50,000/year billed annually) and include unlimited products and orders. See our pricing page for details.

Can I sell on WhatsApp and Instagram using CartMor? expand_more

Yes. Your CartMor store is a shareable link that works on any device. Share it in WhatsApp messages, your Instagram bio, or Facebook posts. Customers tap the link, browse, and pay — all from their phones.

What products can I sell on CartMor? expand_more

CartMor supports physical products, digital downloads, and services. Nigerian sellers use it for fashion, food and groceries, electronics, beauty products, handmade crafts, and more. If you can sell it, you can list it.

How to Create an Online Store in Nigeria