How to Become an eBay Member

You have to be an eBay member to buy or sell.

EBay is an ecommerce business that allows members to buy and sell items online through the company's website. Although eBay allows nonmembers, called "guests," to look at items listed for sell, if you want to buy or sell through eBay, you have to be a member. While there are fees associated with selling items on eBay, registering for a membership is free.

Instructions

1. Access the registration page through the eBay home page. Click the gray "Register" button to start the membership process.

2. Complete your contact information. Include your name, mailing address, phone number and email address. EBay requires you to fill in all fields before they will allow you to become a member.

3. Create an eBay user ID. Your user ID is a specific name that you will go by when you buy and sell on eBay. If you intend to sell on eBay, select a name that is easy to remember.

4. Select a password for your account. Choose a combination of letters and numbers to make it more difficult for someone to hack into your account.

5. Provide your date of birth and an answer to the secret question for security purposes. Select a question from the drop-down menu. Fill in the box below the question with your specific answer.

6. Read over the "User Agreement" and "Privacy Policy." Verify that you have read the policies and that you are 18. Agree that you wish to become a member by clicking on "Continue" and "Submit."

Tips & Warnings

• Write down your password and answer to your security question. Keep this information in a secure place. You will need your password to log on to your account and the security question is required for member verification if you have problems with your account.

References

• eBay: Hi! Ready to Register With eBay?