How to Set Up a PayPal Account

This article will explain the basic procedure involved in creating a PayPal account. PayPal is the preferred method of payment through eBay, so if you intend on buying or selling on eBay it is highly recommended to set up a PayPal account.

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   Go to the PayPal website.
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   Click on the Sign Up button. The "Sign Up" link is located at the top right of the homepage.
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   Select a country and language.
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   Select your desired account type. The different account types have different fees attached to them. Click on 'Get Started' underneath the type of account chosen.
   • For business accounts, there are three different options, each of which have different cost structures and benefits:
     • Standard: free, but customers must route through PayPal in order to check out.
     • Advanced: $5/month, and customers can check out directly on your website.
     • Pro: $30/month, and you get to full control over how you want to design the checkout process.
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   Enter your contact information, as well as a password, when prompted by PayPal. Use your current email address so forgotten passwords can be retrieved.
   • Password must be at least 8 characters long. Save this information in a secure location so that you do not forget it (although forgotten passwords can be retrieved).
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   Answer a "Security Challenge," if prompted.
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   Enjoy your new PayPal account. You may receive an email from Paypal asking you to activate your account. If this happens, open your email from PayPal and click on "Activate." This will activate your account and open your PayPal account in a new window.

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