Creating An Account
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To start selling on eBay you will also need a Paypal account to sell on the platform. Paypal is what the majority of eBay sellers use to receive payments. Debit and Credit cards are accepted as a form of payment, but Paypal is much more popular. A business Paypal account is not needed, you just need a debit or bank account linked to you Paypal so you can transfer money out unless you plan on keeping it in your Paypal balance.
Start by going to and enter in your details. It will require your first and last name, email, and a password that you will be able to remember.
Once you have successfully created an account, go to the top left you should see the name you registered as and a little drop-down arrow.
Click on the arrow and go to account settings
Click on "PayPal Account" and you will see two options "Sign Up" and "Link My PayPal Account"
If you already have a PayPal account just click on "Link My PayPal Account and follow the steps
After you have added your PayPal account, go over to "Addresses" and add your "Shipping address" "Ship from address" and "Registration address, email and phone number"
Personal accounts are for casual buying and selling on eBay, while business accounts are a good option for sellers who want to:
Sell items that were bought exclusively for resale
Make items and sell them, intending to make a profit
Sell a large number of goods on a regular basis
Buy items for their business
This is not necessary but it will definitely make your account stand out and look for professional
On the top right, hover over your name and then you will see a blank profile picture
Click on the profile picture and it will take you to your profile
Click "Edit profile" which will give you more options
You can add a profile picture and a background banner
You can also write a little description of yourself
You can have one personal and one business account at a time
If you don't already have one, it is highly recommended to create one at or just click "Sign Up"
