> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.digitalriver.com/commerce-api/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.digitalriver.com/commerce-api/general-resources/global-commerce/customers.md).

# Customers

An anonymous customer has to create a customer account when the site does not provide a guest checkout. In this instance, the site requires the customer to create an account before they purchase a product. An anonymous customer only browsing products does not need to create a customer account.