Choose the right account type
eBay offers personal and business accounts. Business sellers have extra information requirements. Read eBay’s current guidance and pick the type that matches how you operate.
Rules, fees and programs change. Treat this as a planning guide and confirm current details in the marketplace's own seller help pages before you act.
Core setup steps
- Verify your identity and contact details.
- Set up payments and payouts and check that names match.
- Create your business policies for shipping, returns and payment.
- Choose the shipping services you will offer.
- Set your handling time realistically.
Settings new sellers often skip
- Vacation and out-of-office settings.
- Default return address.
- Saved item location and shipping origin.
- Notification preferences, so you see messages and offers quickly.
Before your first listing
Review eBay’s prohibited and restricted items for your category, prepare clear photos and write an honest description. Start with a small number of listings to learn the process.
How we can help
We help set up and organise eBay accounts. We do not guarantee limits, approvals or sales.
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