Overview

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

Etsy is designed for handmade, vintage, and creative goods, but sellers still need to complete account setup, verification, and payment configuration before listing products.This guide walks you through Etsy US onboarding from prerequisites and documents to account setup and next steps so you can connect to Streamoid and list products smoothly.

Key Steps to Register on Etsy US

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

Prerequisites

Before you start, make sure you have:

• A valid email address

• A phone number for verification

• Basic business or personal details

• Bank account for payouts

• Clear understanding of what you’ll sell (handmade, vintage, or craft supplies)

Required Documents

Etsy may request:

• Government-issued ID (for identity verification)

• Tax information (SSN or EIN)

• Bank account details for deposits

Most sellers can complete registration with minimal documentation.

Create Your Etsy Account

Visit etsy.com

• Click Sign in → Register

• Create an account using email or social login

• Verify your email address

Open Your Etsy Shop

Once logged in:

• Go to Sell on Etsy

• Click Open Your Etsy Shop

• Choose your shop language, country, and currency

• Set your shop name

Verify Your Identity

Etsy may require:

• Phone or SMS verification

• Identity confirmation

• Address verification (in some cases)

Verification helps protect buyers and sellers.

Set Up Payments & Billing

• Add your bank account for deposits

• Set up Etsy Payments

• Add a credit/debit card for fees Etsy deposits earnings directly to your bank.

Configure Shop Preferences

Set up:

• Shipping profiles

• Return and exchange policies

• Processing times

• Shop policies & FAQs

Clear policies improve buyer trust.

Next Steps After Registration

Once your Etsy US shop is live, you can:

• Create your first product listing

• Upload images and set variations

• Connect Etsy US to Streamoid

• Import products into Catalogix

• Prepare and publish listings at scale

How It Works (Inside Streamoid)

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

1. Connect your Etsy US account to Streamoid

2. Import products into Catalogix

3. AI maps attributes and variations

4. Enhance titles, descriptions & images

5. Validate listings before publishing

6. Monitor listing health and performance

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