Introduction PayPal is a secure way to make and receive payments online, offering you the safety of an SSL connection and the convenience of paying by credit card. This guide will show you how to set up your PayPal account and start receiving payments from customers. Enter your name and email address then click "Sign up." Enter your name and email address. Click "Sign up." Enter your personal details including your address, phone number and credit card information. Once you've clicked on the "Create account" button, you'll be asked to enter some personal details. This is the most important part of the process and it's important that you complete this step correctly. You can choose to use your existing account or create a new one--if you use your existing account, however, it must have a valid address and phone number so PayPal can verify that it's real. Choose a password that you will remember easily. Choose a passwor