How to Setup PayPal

1. Set up a personal account. Go to PayPal.com and find the 'Sign Up' link located at the top of the page. Fill in your country and language, and select the personal account option.
2. Fill in your email address and choose a password. Create a password at least eight characters long. It's safest to use a combination of numbers and letters, not a full word. Enter your legal name, street address and zip code. Add your phone number for verification. Then click on 'User Agreement' and 'Privacy Policy.' Read them through and hit the bar marked 'Agree and Create Account.'
3. Choose from the list of security questions. They are used for verification if you forget your password, and may include questions like 'What is your mother's maiden name' or 'What was your first pet's name?'
4. Enter the numbers or letters in the anti-spam verification box. Click the 'Submit' link to finalize the registration process. PayPal will then send an email to the address you provided. If you don't see an email from 'service@PayPal' within a few minutes, check your spam folder.
5. Click on the link provided in the confirmation email to activate your account. It will send you to the PayPal login page. Enter the password you created on the registration page. Click confirm. Your PayPal account is now open.
6. Add your financial informational. Go to the 'My Account' overview page. Click on 'Profile' under the tabs. Choose 'add or edit bank account' and 'add or edit credit card' to store financial information. You won't need to enter your information again, which saves time and worry whenever you make a purchase.
7. Upgrade to a premier account if you sell products on eBay or other websites using your own name, or if you are an independent contractor receiving payment for goods and services. You may be charged a small transaction fee when a premier account receives payment.