How to register on eBay
eBay — is the largest marketplace, not an online store. eBay features products from millions of sellers — both individuals and large brands. Each seller has their own terms of service, shipping, and payment, so always carefully review the terms for each item. The US eBay has one of the widest assortments of goods. It's important to remember that when registering on eBay, all data must be entered in Latin script (English letters), since foreign sellers won't be able to read your information if it's in Cyrillic.
Registration on eBay
- Go to the website eBay.
- Click "Register" in the top left corner.
- Fill out the registration form, specifying:
- First name,
- Last name,
- Email,
- Password.
- All fields must be filled out in Latin script.
- Click "Submit", confirming agreement with eBay's Privacy Policy and Partner Agreement.
At the moment, you do not need to create a User ID (username) during registration, as the site assigns it automatically. However, you can change the username in your profile later if you wish.
After registration, you gain access to all listings and seller information. However, to use all features of the platform, such as purchasing items and participating in auctions, you need to complete your profile.
Previously, registration required creating a User ID — a username under which your account would be registered. Now the site assigns it automatically, but you still have the option to change the username in your profile.
This is the main registration step. After it, you get access to all listings, seller information, and so on. But to use all features of the marketplace (buy items, place bids), you still need to fill out your profile information.
Completing your eBay profile
Log in to your profile via the My eBay link in the top right corner and select the «Summary» section.
On the opened page, select the «Account» tab and the Addresses line.
Now you need to add a Registration address and a Primary shipping address.
The Registration address is your actual residential address. Enter it carefully, as this address may be used by eBay as a contact address. eBay may use the registration address for identity verification or tax information (in certain countries).
The Primary shipping address is the main address to which your orders will be delivered (in this case, it is your virtual address with us).
Click «Create» and start filling out the form. Remember that all information must be entered strictly in Latin script (English letters).
Enter and save the address information.
After that, you only need to link a PayPal account to your account. If you don't have one, you can see how to create it in another of our guides — Registration on PayPal.
In the same Account tab, select PayPal Account.
eBay may now offer to add a bank card or account directly, without PayPal — this depends on the country of residence and the seller's category.
If you already have a PayPal account, click Link My PayPal Account and on the page that opens, enter the email address linked to your PayPal account and the password to log in. After that, clicking Link Your Account essentially completes the linking process.
If you don't have such an account, click the Sign up button and on the page that opens, begin the PayPal registration process. Once the PayPal account is linked, your eBay account is ready to use and you can start shopping.
