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How To Open an eBay Account

eBay is at the world center for online trading. Millions of users take advantage of the site where they may sell or buy just about anything they would ever want. From the most essentially to the most bizarre, anything and everything is available for purchase on eBay and at a great rate too. Opening up an account on eBay is free. Here is a guide for how to open an eBay account for new users.

First, visit at www.ebay.com and click on “Register.” Returning users will click on “Sign In.”

The registration page is fairly straightforward and easy to navigate. Some people may wonder why eBay needs personal information like your phone number. To answer your question, eBay only uses the number when they are having problems with your account and need to contact you promptly. This rarely happens and you’ll more than likely never hear from eBay outside your email.

On the registration page enter your name, address, and country. Enter the telephone number followed by an email address. Keep in mind your email address is the primary way eBay will contact you so select an email you check often. Re-enter the email address to make sure it is the correct one.

Select a user ID and password. Keep in mind that these two items are what you need to log onto eBay each and every time. Therefore it is important to select a user ID and password that you will remember and is not too complicated. Then again avoid a very bland and simple username and password. eBay requires all users to create a user ID that combines letters with numbers. eBay also requires all passwords to be 6-20 characters in length, a combination of letters, numbers, or symbols, and something that is not similar to the user ID or email nor easily guessed. Passwords are case sensitive.

Re-enter the password to couple check it is right. Enter your birthday to show proof of your age. Individuals under the age of 18 may not sign up for an eBay account. Select a secret question and answer needed for when you forget your password and need to retrieve it.

Enter the verification code by referencing the six digit/letter code in the box above. The verification code is for added security purposes. If you have trouble reading the code you can refresh it or hear it. The registration is not valid until the verification code you type in matches the visual in the box.

Read the User Agreement and Privacy Policy. While it may read dull and boring, the two documents are used to protect your privacy and ensure a safe trading place on eBay. Understand your rights and the rights of eBay. Click on “I Agree” after you have read the two documents.

Individuals with new accounts are presented the opportunity to also sign up for PayPal while joining eBay. PayPal is the primary escrow system used on eBay and 70% or more of the sellers on eBay will request payment through PayPal. PayPal is also free and only takes a few minutes to sign up for. PayPal is also 100% safe because it prevents personal information (such as social security number, credit card number, etc) from being exchanged from buyer to seller or vice versa.

Once you click on the link in the confirmation email you are all finished. Enjoy your stay on eBay!