What is this Guide for?


To Go Live with your WeChat Mini Program, you will need to complete the steps below (if you have not already done so).


We have created guides to help you through each part of the process (click each of the links below to view).


Some of the steps will be in Simplified Chinese. We suggest adding the Google translate extension to your browser to assist you. Viva City support team on standby should you require assistance.


Steps / Guides


Step 1. Create your Overseas WeChat Service Account


Step 2. Verify your Overseas WeChat Account


Step 3. Create your WeChat Mini Program Account (From your Service Account)


Step 4. Setup your WeChat Mini Program 


Step 5. Link your WeChat Mini Program to the Viva City Software


Useful Pointer


WeChat is known as Weixin in China. You will use the domain https://mp.weixin.qq.com/ for most of your WeChat account setup and platform interactions.


What type of WeChat Account does Viva City suggest setting up?

For most overseas businesses, we advise setting up a Service Account. After you have set up the Service Account, you can create a Mini Program Account from your WeChat dashboard. Even if you do not intend to make use of the Service Account, it is a faster and cheaper way of setting up your WeChat Mini Program account.


How much is it going to cost me?


$99 (annually) - Paid directly to WeChat


*Price as of 01/12/21

Create your Overseas WeChat Service Account


Key Documents required throughout the process


  • The Company Incorporation Certificate

  • Your Passport or Driving License ID (This is to prove that you are a real person authorised to set up the account).

  • The recent three months of Telephone Bill (Company or Personal Bill are accepted)
    OR
    The recent three months of a Company Credit Card