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How to Set Up PayPal

A complete guide to creating and verifying your PayPal account for secure transactions

Watch the PayPal Setup Tutorial

1 Go to PayPal's Website

Visit paypal.com and click "Sign Up" in the top right corner.

Tip: Make sure you're on the official PayPal website to avoid phishing scams.
2 Choose Account Type

Select between:

  • Personal Account: For shopping and sending money to friends
  • Business Account: For merchants and receiving payments

Click "Continue" after selecting your account type.

3 Enter Your Information

Fill out the registration form with:

  1. Your country/region
  2. Email address (this will be your PayPal ID)
  3. Create a strong password
  4. Your personal details (name, address, phone number)
Important: Use accurate information that matches your government ID for verification.
4 Link Payment Method

Connect your bank account or credit/debit card:

  1. Go to "Wallet" in your PayPal account
  2. Click "Link a bank" or "Link a card"
  3. Enter your banking details
  4. Confirm the small deposits PayPal sends (for bank accounts)
Security Tip: PayPal uses encryption to protect your financial information.
5 Verify Your Account

Complete verification to lift limits:

  1. Confirm your email address (click link in verification email)
  2. Provide additional ID if requested (driver's license, passport, etc.)
  3. Verify your bank account (takes 2-3 business days)

Your account is now ready for full use!

6 Security Settings

Enable these security features:

  • Two-factor authentication (under Security settings)
  • Login alerts (notify you of new logins)
  • Payment review (optional extra security step)
Warning: Never share your PayPal password or security codes with anyone.