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Some Tips For Etsy
 

Hello Friends
I want to share with you some info that is working for me.
If i miss something please let me know so i can ad more info to this list.
You can print this at the moment you are making the account and pre check each step.
This steps will work for non US Accounts
Etsy does not allowed at this moment paypal stand alone, For US Accounts must need to ad SSN

Thank you.

How to open a stealth Etsy account.

1. Different User If Same Computer__________
2. Use A Dongle___________
3. New IP And Keep Records Of IP Used For Each Account__________
4. Delete Cookies, Cache, History & Flash____________
5. Do not install Fonts On The Computer___________
6. Test Browser And Add-Ons Visit panopticlick.eff.org____________
7. New Name_____________
8. New Gmail Account & Add To Paypal_____________
9. New Etsy Account____________
10. New Handmade Product For Etsy____________
11. Never Open Account And Ship From Other Country____
12. New Images With Different Angle_________
13. Delete Exif Data__________
14. Different Descriptions & Diferent Tags For Products___________
15. New Card For Each Etsy Account ____________
16. Use Same Name Of The Account On Billing________
17. If Product Sold Never Click On Mail Links And Disable Loading Images_____
18. Never Use Someone Else Wifi ___________
19. Disable Loading Images On Gmail or any other mail service______
20. Never Install Etsy App On The Phone

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Hello Manoverde,

Thank you very much for your helpful information and pre-check steps.

Please tell me more about No 5. Do not install Fonts On The Computer. Thank you.

One more thing, I am not from US too and I wonder how we can pay Etsy bill with Paypal? I have just found out my country can't use direct checkout option. I can't accept CCs, Gift cards as a payment so there is only 1 option for me - make payment using PP. I used New Gmail Account & Add To my old Paypal (this has already been used with etsy account that was deactivated) to get payments and it is OK. If I use this Paypal acc to pay Etsy bill will my shop be deactivated?

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Thank you!

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If I use this Paypal acc to pay Etsy bill will my shop be deactivated?



Yes, it will. Use prepaid cards to pay your bill.

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Hello,
On part 5 i mean never install images on your desktop or anything else because they can track you with that.
Don't ever pay with your paypal, pay with prepaid cards

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I did not follow "never install images on your desktop or anything else", what you mean "install images"? And how they track it? Thank you

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Hi there,

Thank you very much for your quick reply.
As I said, I have just found out my country can't use direct checkout option. I can't accept CCs, Gift cards, prepaid card..etc.. as a payment so there is only 1 option for me - Make payment using Paypal.
So what should I do?

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Thank you!

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I have used the same paypal numerous times to make my etsy bill payments. All you have to do is change the name of the business/main email. I've never lost a store for this.

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mmm Sure i did that on the past,
But i no longer do that, I just don't want to have a door open to get link.

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Hi Gladiator,

Thank you so much for your advice.
But can I ask, have your paypal account been banned on etsy before?

Thank you.

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Hi there, I'm trying to get back on E.T.SY. I have reviewed your AWESOME check list but have a couple of questions.

1 or 13. I renamed my computer but on my pics under properties the name keeps under the FILE section as OWNER: PrivatePC/myname. I've removed my name from everything, but it is information that is still on the CLEAN pics. BiN4RY in a different msg said the info will NOT be transferred once I upload them? Is that correct?

2. Do I need to remove my photos from my laptop and store them someplace else, and if so where?

3. If I CANT remove my name from laptop, should save all personal files and restore my computer to factory settings?

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I got kicked off Et.sy due to nosey competitors. I sell kids stuff and was making loads, I guess they got mad and reported me and 4 strikes and I was out. I want back on but the new rules say you have give a SSN. Can I open a business account as a DBA and if I do will Et.sy get my name from the new DBA Business Account? Thanks for your help!

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Just buy a VPN on 24vc.com
and create a new etsy account on other country.
Make sure you follow the pre check list to avoid getting linked.

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Hi there, I can't create an account from a diff country. I ship from the US and live in the US. Very recently in Et.sy there have been many red flags/complaints recently due companies shipping from diff locations vs. where they say they are producing from? Is there a work around for the US? I can't open a shop from Canada and then ship from Ohio. Any thoughts on this would be great! Thanks.

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What if you purchase shipping labels through pp then directly message customers their tracking info? e. tsy would never know.

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Can you get a po box from Canada?
If you are using priority mail, you can get prepaid flat rate products. Then you would just put your shipping info on the package and ship. Is there any policy with the USPS that you have to ship from where the return address is?

What about a PO box at one of the Fedex or UPS stores right across the border? You could use the physical address on your packages then?

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Thanks so much for all the help and ideas, but there are et.sy trolls/competitors that buy from you and then report you. It's crazy!! I'm near IL so using a Canada address will not work. But good news, I've got it all figured out from this site and by reading over 100+ hours of posting. If I can do it, a NON tech 50 yr old gal, so can all of you! Have faith and believe in yourself!! Good luck all.

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Gamble, can you help out a fellow 50 yr old gal? Please.

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Did you get back on in the US?

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Best advise I can give is to READ, READ and READ some more. It really does all come together. But if you have specifics just PM me. However, please be advised....I AM NOT A TECH EXPERT NO A SR OR VIP MEMBER....just keep that in mind. You may want to seek out a VIP member with more experience.

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Thank you for the great checklist to get back on et sy ~!
I have a couple questions if that's ok :d

1) What is a dongle and why do I need it?
2) Delete flash, can it be reloaded? Or delete permanently?
3) When I test my browser and add ons, what am I testing it for?
4) Why do I need to disable loading images? So I know what to look for.



from your list
2. Use A Dongle___________
4. Delete Cookies, Cache, History & Flash____________
6. Test Browser And Add-Ons Visit panopticlick.eff.org____________
19. Disable Loading Images On Gmail or any other mail service______

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Nice thanks

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Hello, i want to keep on this information visible for new memebers, this is a good list to have in mind all the time