Overview

Your step-by-step guide to becoming an eBay US seller.

Registering on eBay US is straightforward, but it still requires the right business details, identity verification, and payment setup before you can start selling. This guide walks you through the full onboarding process — from prerequisites to account verification and next steps, so you can connect your store to Streamoid and list products without delays.

Key Steps to Register on eBay US

Follow these essential steps to create and activate your eBay US seller account:

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have:

• A valid email address

• A phone number for verification

• Business or personal identification details

• Bank account for payouts

• Basic product category information

Required Documents

Depending on seller type, eBay may request:

• Government-issued ID

• Business registration details (if applicable)

• Tax information (SSN or EIN)

• Bank account details for payments

Create Your eBay Account

Visit ebay.com → Click Register

• Choose Personal or Business account

• Enter your name, email & password

• Verify your email address

Set Up Your Seller Account

Once logged in:

• Go to My eBay → Selling

• Click Start Selling

• Enter your business or personal details

• Choose your default listing preferences

Verify Your Identity

eBay may require:

• Identity confirmation

• Phone or SMS verification

• Address confirmation

• Additional documentation for higher selling limits

Set Up Payments

eBay uses managed payments:

• Add your bank account

• Verify payout details

• Confirm tax information

• Payouts are deposited directly into your bank account.

Complete Seller Preferences

Configure:

• Return policy

• Shipping settings

• Handling time

• Seller limits & category access

Next Steps After Registration

Once your account is active, you can:

• Create your first listing

• Set up seller limits

• Connect eBay US to Streamoid

• Import products into Catalogix

• Prepare and publish listings at scale

How It Works (Inside Streamoid)

After registering on eBay US, Streamoid simplifies your listing workflow:

1. Connect your eBay US account to Streamoid

2. Import products into Catalogix

3. AI maps data to eBay item specifics

4. Enhance titles, descriptions & images

5. Validate listings before submission

6. Publish and monitor listing health

Related Guides

• List products on eBay US

• eBay US image requirements

• eBay variations setup

• Fix eBay US listing rejections

• eBay US returns policy