Troubleshooting guide – Find help for your problem
We want you to always have a safe and enjoyable experience on eBay. However, you may occasionally have problems or questions.
Click on the following to find answers to your questions about using eBay or your eBay account:
Problems with your listing (ending your listing early, changing your listing, your listing was removed)
If you haven't found the answer to your questions, you can contact Customer Support by:
Clicking on the Live help link located at the top of the eBay Home page
Sending an email by clicking the Contact Us link located on the left side of any Help page
If you want to know about additional resources to help you buy and sell, see Learning about eBay.
Account maintenance and security
Your account is your identity and your reputation on eBay. Having a member account lets you conduct transactions, communicate with other eBay members, and leave Feedback for your trading partners. If you are a seller, managing your account also involves paying eBay selling fees.
Situation |
Related help page |
You forgot or need to change your password. |
Forget your password? |
You need to change your email address, telephone number, or postage address. |
Changing your account Information |
You received an email notification that your account was suspended. |
Important: Beware of impostor email. If you received an email stating your account was suspended, please confirm that the email was sent from eBay by going to My eBay and clicking the Messages tab. If you don't see a copy of the same email there, then eBay didn't send it.
To learn more about why an account may be suspended, see Suspended accounts. |
You received an email request to update your credit card information for your account. |
First, confirm that the email you received was really from eBay. Sign in to eBay, go to My eBay, and check Messages. For more information, see Reporting spoof (fake) emails.
Solving credit and debit card problems lists the situations when eBay will ask you for your credit or debit card information. |
You are a seller and have a question about paying your eBay fees. |
Paying your seller fees |
You suspect that someone is using your account without your permission. |
What to do if you suspect account theft |
You want to close your eBay account. |
Closing your accounts on eBay |
For more information, including viewing your seller’s account status, see Problems with your account.
For PayPal account issues, please contact PayPal Customer Support.
Transaction problems between buyers and sellers
Most transactions go smoothly on eBay, but occasionally problems can occur. Communicating with your trading partner is an important part of resolving disputes.
For more information, see
Resolving transaction problems in our Resolution Centre.
Listing items (for sellers)
eBay’s listing form guides you through the listing process. Here are some resources that provide additional guidance.
For more information, see Seller tips.