I tried to checkout but it asked me to log in first. Is that required?

Yes, you need to be logged into your GFF account before completing a purchase. The trader dashboard and the checkout are separate systems — make sure you're logged into both. On the checkout page, there is a login section at the top. If the checkout page is showing the password field, it usually means no active login session is detected. Log in using your existing account and proceed. If the issue persists, contact support.