How to FTP Images to eBay

Multiple pictures can generate more buyer interest in your auction.

You may know eBay as a place to sell merchandise, property and vehicles. According to eBay, "adding pictures to your listing helps you increase sales, gives your buyers a more accurate picture of what to expect, and distinguishes your listing from others of its kind." This helps to appeal to potential buyers. Although eBay charges to post multiple images, you can use File Transferring Protocol, or FTP, to post images at no additional charge.

Things You'll Need

• Internet Explorer
• eBay account

Instructions

Setting up the FTP folder using Internet Explorer

1. Contact your Internet service provider to receive the location of your FTP site.

2. Enter the FTP site in Internet Explorer. The format for the FTP site to enter in Explorer's URL field is ftp://username:[e-mail].

3. Add images to the FTP folder.

Adding the FTP Image to eBay Auction

1. Log in to your eBay account.

2. Navigate to the "Create Listing" section. Select "Bring Your Pictures to Life," then select "Insert Pictures." A new window will launch.

3. Choose "Self Hosting."

4. Copy the FTP URL of the image you wish to include in the auction.

5. Select "Insert Picture."

References

• eBay: FTP Instructions
• eBay: Image Addition Instructions