With your eBay account you'll be able to access My eBay to keep track of all your buying and selling activity, send messages to other members, save your favorite searches and sellers, and watch up to 300 items you're considering buying.
Sign up for an eBay account
Signing up for an eBay account is quick and easy. Use the button below to get started.
Sign up for an eBay accountYou can sign up for an eBay account using the button above, or by following the instructions below:
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Before you can start buying and selling, you'll need to verify your account. We'll send you an email with instructions on how to do this.
Creating an account using Facebook or Google
If you have a Facebook or Google account, you can use it to create an eBay account. Here's how:
- On the Registration page - opens in new window or tab, select Continue with Facebook or Continue with Google.
- Sign into your Facebook or Google account.
- Allow eBay to access your public profile and email address.
- Confirm the email address you want to use for your eBay account.
- Select Create account.
We'll use this information to create an account for you, and send you an email confirming your account details.
Create a business account
If you're thinking about selling on eBay, you can choose between a personal or business account, depending on how much you're planning on selling.
If you plan to sell casually, like selling items you no longer want, a personal account is the best option. If you want to sell large quantities, or if you have items that you've made or bought to resell, register a business account.
If you want to register as a business, select Create a business account on the registration page. We'll ask for some additional details, like your business name, type, and address.
If you are a US based seller with inventory outside the US, you may have additional tax obligations. You can find more information about these possible obligations, in the Seller Center - opens in new window or tab.
If you're a managed payments seller with a business bank account, you need to have a business account on eBay. If you have a linked to your personal account, you can change it to a business account in your account settings.
Getting started on eBay
Once you've signed up for an eBay account, you can get started buying and selling on eBay. Check your inbox for a welcome email from us with some tips on getting the most out of your account, and you can find more information on mastering the basics by taking a look at the articles below. Welcome to eBay!
Opening a second eBay account
You can open more than one eBay account as long as you use different email addresses and usernames for each additional account.
All you need to do is sign out of the account you're currently using, go to the Registration page - opens in new window or tab, and follow the steps above to create a new account.
Be aware that you can't use more than one account for activity related to the same listing. For example, you can't bid on the same item from multiple accounts, or bid on an item you're selling from another account. You can find out more in our multiple accounts policy.
If you want to move an email address from one eBay account to another, you'll need to remove it from the first account and wait 60 days before you can add that email address to another eBay account. Learn how to change your email address.