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Getting Started with SafeKeep

Welcome to SafeKeep — Africa’s trusted platform for secure online transactions. Whether you're a buyer, seller, or service provider, this guide will walk you through how to get started.

We are currently updating this guide to ensure it accurately reflects our services. Please contact us for any questions or clarifications.


📘 What You’ll Find Here

This guide includes everything you need to know to use SafeKeep safely and successfully:

  • ✅ Getting Started — Create your account and run your first transaction

  • 🛍️ For Buyers — Learn how to shop smart and confirm deliveries

  • 📦 For Sellers — Deliver confidently and get paid securely

  • 🔍 Understanding Escrow — How SafeKeep protects both parties

✅ Create an Account

  1. Click Sign Up

  2. Enter your name, email, and phone number

  3. Set a secure password and complete your profile

  4. Verify your identity with a valid government-issued ID and Account Number

🔐 Your identity must match your bank account name for payouts.


🎛️ Explore Your Dashboard

Once signed in, you’ll see your:

  • Active and past transactions

  • Escrow wallet balance

  • Buyer/seller transaction status

  • Profile and verification status

💡 Tip: Set up 2FA for extra security under your account settings.


🔐 Start a Transaction

  1. Click Start Transaction

  2. Choose your role: Buyer or Seller

  3. Enter:

    • Item description

    • Price

    • Delivery terms or scope of service

  4. Submit and invite the other party to join

Once both parties accept:

  • Buyer pays into escrow

  • Funds are held securely until delivery is confirmed


📲 Notifications

You’ll receive real-time updates via:

  • Email

  • WhatsApp (if linked)

  • In-app notifications


🔄 After Delivery

  • Buyer clicks “Confirm Delivery”

  • Funds are released to the seller instantly (if balance is available)

🎯 SafeKeep ensures payments are fair, traceable, and protected.

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