Forum

Originally Posted by GhostShell (Post 846912)

Hi Elmo, do you use Google voice phone numbers for your multiple accounts? How do we get Google voice to forward to our current phone? I think I gotta do more reading of that guide..

Originally Posted by MikeRock (Post 846958)

i doubt he's gonna answer that but i use super cheap method i found since i started this stealth thing last month is H20 wireless. You can buy an unlocked gsm att phone either from the or ebay for $20-30. Get a free sim card from H20 wireless with 100 mins for $10 good for 90 days. Get as many as you need for accounts.

So far ive set up 3 different accounts on amazon and ebay/paypal using h20 and my accounts have gone threw so far with no problem. Made purchases from just about all the accounts so far. All 3 of my initial ebay limits where 50/$5k which legit bank accounts and cards.

Only time will tell but i dont plan to list anything on these accounts for around 90 days each...just purchases and building cookies. Maybe a super low risk sale or 2 after 45 days or so. Just dont wanna burn new accounts that might have been set up right

Originally Posted by elmo (Post 847000)

Yes I use google voice. You can get 2 google voice #s for every phone # you verify through google voice. So I take 1 prepaid phone number, make and make 2 google voices with that prepaid number, for a total of 3 usable numbers.

Originally Posted by GhostShell (Post 847104)

MikeRock, thanks for the advice. And what's with the not listing anything for around 90 days thingy? Is there anything that we should be cautious about after creating our stealth account? Is it that we need to take care about sales velocity - not too many sales in too soon a time? Does Amazon really have a sales limit like eBay?

Originally Posted by ncv4a (Post 848791)

I've also received this message today. Does anyone know if it's mandatory for just Seller Central or all other Amazon service like Amazon Associates, Merch by Amazon ?

Originally Posted by elmo (Post 845923)

It looks like Amazon has rolled out with yet another system update.
Now it seems most accounts are requesting a two-step verification, otherwise your account will be automatically suspended within a couple months of registration.
I have done a couple of them and they are no big deal.

You have 2 options to verify and receive code:
1. Text Message (SMS) - Works best for multiple accounts
2. Authenticator APP

Just make sure to use a phone # that has never been used on Amazon previously and that you have access to.

Remember to keep the phone number live and active, so you don't lose it!
Otherwise you may run into a nightmare if your account is locked and you lose the verification phone #

Any country phone # provider seems to work fine (I tested 3 international #s on the accounts to accommodate international sellers).

After you complete the two-step verification process, you'll be given the option to verify your device. Once your device is verified, you have the option to "remember" it and avoid having to do the two-step verification every time you login with that device.

Keep in mind, any new device added to log into your Amazon account will most likely trigger a code to verify.
That means if you are planning on getting a new laptop, make sure you have access to the verification number you provided them with.

Solutions:
1. Use any phone # you have, any country, as long as it has never been used before on Amazon.
2. Google voice seems to be working (Keep in mind if they are inactive for 9 months you can lose your google voice number).
This is mostly available to USA, UK might have a harder time getting a Google voice # but still possible.
3. Prepaid phones / SIM cards picked up at local stores.

Secure your Amazon account and don't get locked out!

Cheers :thumb:

Originally Posted by knetwork (Post 849130)

If I use same smartphone and multiple SIM cards:

1 Sim/phone number for each account and switch them on same smartphone, and use it for text message verification,

there is no way amazon can link them, right ?

Thanks

Originally Posted by james921 (Post 846477)

Using the win auth authentication app should do the trick

There is no way amazon can link you if this is used multiple times as the app only provides a unique number to the 'code' given

So on each account - 1 new number from a mobile phone and the win auth app should do the trick

Originally Posted by elmo (Post 849421)

If you're in Asia and you have prepaid Asia phone number access, use those if you want simplicity. Or Skype, google voice, or authenticator app for multiple accounts

Lots of options buddy

Originally Posted by Phd (Post 850195)

No one has put this out there yet.
Was wondering; when we tell AZ to remember this computer, are we giving them the ability to read our MAC address?
Would prefer to use one computer for many accounts, but if they pull the MAC, it would be a big problem.
Anyone that has multiple accounts already set up with the AZ 2 step should be able to verify the use of 1 computer for many accounts.

I do agree with this 2 step, but it will be a hemorrhoid when travelling. If 1 computer is good, guess we will authorize all accounts on laptop before travelling.

Thanks

Originally Posted by Phd (Post 850202)

Has anyone tried this on a windows computer with multiple accounts? Guessing phone # is still necessary. This is a paste direct from AZ help pages.

Same-device sign-up

3. Log in to Seller Central and go toSettings > Login Settings.
4. Click the Edit button next to Advanced Security Settings, and then click the Get Started button.
5. Check Authenticator App when prompted to choose how you'll receive codes.
6. Click on the Can't scan the bar code? link and copy the information there.
7. Open your authenticator app, add a new account, and paste the information you copied. This links your app to your seller account.
8. The app will automatically generate a random code that you need to re-enter on the enrollment screen under the QR code. Click Verify code and continue.
9. The app will now provide new codes on a continuous basis.

Thanks

Originally Posted by elmo (Post 850250)

They cannot read MAC, but you should not be using multiple Amazon accounts on the same computer unless you are separating them with virtual machines. Once you setup the two-step and verify, you have the option to turn it off. Not sure if they are forcing all people to keep this on, but you do have the option to disable it in the advance settings AFTER initially setting it up.

Originally Posted by Phd (Post 850302)

Have been using the same computer with multiple accounts without VM, but using new users. Has worked for almost 4 years by using internet sticks and the usual other details. Have also accessed all accounts on our laptop when travelling using the same internet sticks.
Why would this be an issue, if you don't mind me asking, Elmo?

Thanks for all your posting in this matter.

Originally Posted by GreatDay (Post 850347)

I am getting ready to verify two accounts. I have a prepaid number for both I keep active. ...Because I had a dumb moment. I used my "everyday-bad linked to hell" phone number. I only used it to take a photo of that square thing and got a number and enter that. I still have one more step and that is where they will text me to the accounts number. ...I am wondering and my question is ...by downloading app my "everyday-bad linked to hell" phone number that scanned the code square thing....is that going to link me? I hope that make sense...I am going to re do it with my correct number and then finish verification with my prepaid. Thanks for any input.