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Setting Up Your Nihao Travel Account

Complete guide to creating and configuring your account for the best travel planning experience

10 min readLast updated: January 20258,234 views

In This Article

1. Getting Started with Your Account2. Email Registration Process3. Google Sign-In Setup4. Completing Your Travel Profile5. Managing Your Account6. Troubleshooting & Support

1. Getting Started with Your Account

Creating your Nihao Travel account is quick and secure. You can sign up using your email or Google account to get started immediately.

Two Ways to Create Your Account:
Email Registration

Create an account with your email address. Includes email verification for security.

Google Sign-In

Sign up instantly using your Google account. Your profile information is imported automatically.

Account Security
  • All passwords are securely encrypted
  • Email verification prevents unauthorized access
  • Session management with automatic logout for security
  • OAuth integration follows industry security standards

2. Email Registration Process

Our email registration includes a secure 3-step verification process to protect your account and ensure reliable communication.

1
Enter Your Information

Provide your full name, email address, and create a secure password that meets our requirements.

2
Verify Your Email

We'll send a 6-digit verification code to your email. Enter this code to verify your email address.

3
Account Created

Once verified, your account is active and you'll proceed to set up your travel profile.

Password Requirements
  • Minimum 8 characters long
  • At least one lowercase letter (a-z)
  • At least one uppercase letter (A-Z)
  • At least one number (0-9)
  • Real-time validation shows your progress

3. Google Sign-In Setup

Google Sign-In provides the fastest way to create your account. Your Google profile information is securely imported to get you started immediately.

How Google Sign-In Works:

Click "Sign in with Google" and authorize Nihao Travel to access your basic profile information

Your name and profile picture are automatically imported from your Google account

Account is created instantly - no email verification required for Google accounts

What Information We Access
  • Your name and email address
  • Profile picture (optional)
  • We never access your Google passwords or private data
  • You can disconnect Google access anytime from your account settings

4. Completing Your Travel Profile

After account creation, you'll complete a comprehensive travel profile through our 4-step onboarding process. This information helps your Travel Genius create the perfect China experience for you.

Why We Need This Information

Your travel profile helps our experts understand your preferences, ensure visa compliance, plan appropriate accommodations, and create personalized recommendations for your China adventure.

Profile Setup Steps:
Step 1: Trip Overview

Name your trip, specify travelers (1-10), set duration (1-365 days), and choose your travel dates

Step 2: Travel Preferences

Select interested cities, set your daily budget ($50-1000), and choose hotel preferences

Step 3: Traveler Details

Provide each traveler's name, nationality, visa status, license info, and dietary restrictions

Step 4: Review & Submit

Review all information and submit to activate your personalized dashboard and Travel Genius

5. Managing Your Account

Your account dashboard provides comprehensive tools to manage your profile, trips, and access additional services.

Dashboard Features:
Trip Management

View and edit your trip details, update traveler information, and track planning progress.

WeChat Access

Generate unique access codes and QR codes to connect with our Travel Genius on WeChat.

Service Plans

View your current plan, manage subscriptions, and upgrade to premium services.

6. Troubleshooting & Support

Having issues with your account? Here are solutions to common problems and how to get additional help.

Common Issues & Solutions:
Email Verification Issues
  • Check your spam/junk folder
  • Verification codes expire after 10 minutes
  • You can request a new code if needed
  • Make sure you entered the correct email address
Password Reset
  • Click "Forgot Password" on the login page
  • Enter your registered email address
  • Check email for reset link (valid for 1 hour)
  • Create a new password meeting our requirements
Google Sign-In Problems
  • Clear browser cache and cookies
  • Disable ad blockers that might interfere
  • Make sure pop-ups are allowed for our site
  • Try using an incognito/private browser window

Ready to Get Started?

Create your account now and begin planning your China adventure

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