Step 1: Cookies, Flash Objects and EBay Tracking…

Let’s get to it!

So you understand the basics of creating a stealth eBay and Paypal account, correct? Then you should know that eBay and PayPal primarily link an account by browser cookies, flash objects and your IP address. Before we get started creating your account, lets first create a new ‘user account’ on your computer to give you a clean slate to work with and then we’ll move on to changing your IP address in the next step.

Now in the last eBay Stealth update I recommended that you clear your browser cookies and flash objects between logging into different eBay and PayPal accounts. This time I don’t want you to do that. Instead I want you to have a different ‘user account’ on your computer for every eBay account you create. In doing so you don’t have to worry about your browser cookies or flash objects ever again. The reason for this is because ‘user accounts’ on your computer keep your browser cookies and flash objects between users completely separated from each other, thus protecting your eBay and PayPal accounts from linking.

Another reason for having ‘user accounts’ is that if you tend to clear cookies and flash objects from your computer often, eBay sometimes has issues with this and will want to verify account details to make sure your account hasn’t been compromised. Now that’s fine and good, but who wants to go through that all the time? So we’re going to keep your browser cookies intact utilizing separate ‘user accounts’ for each eBay and PayPal account.

It’s a similar setup for other operating systems AND devices such as tablets. If you have any trouble please go to our support forums for assistance.

Can eBay Track Me Other Ways? No, eBay cannot track you through anything other than your browsers cookies, Flash objects and your IP address. No, they cannot see your computer name, MAC address, CPU serial number, your computer type or if you brushed your teeth last night. They can ONLY track you by your cookies, flash objects and IP address. Could this change in the future? Possibly, and that’s why I recommend staying active in the support forums.

What are Flash Objects? – Flash Objects are used to track your movements online, similar to regular browser cookies. The only difference is that a lot more information about you can be stored in a Flash Object (Flash Cookie) where regular browser cookies have hard limits.

What about the eBay or PayPal App for Mobile? In regard to stealth, I do not recommend using either the eBay or PayPal Apps to manage your account(s).

Once you use an eBay or PayPal App on your device, it’s locked to your device unless rooted (And that’s for another book). Apps use your hardware’s unique ID for tracking purposes. Changing SIM cards won’t work. Resetting your device won’t work. Apps simply do not protect your privacy like Web browsers do.. stick to mobile web browsers if possible. *Discussed Next.

*WARNING* We’ll get into more details about eBay and PayPal apps in a moment but in regards to common operating systems such as Windows 8, eBay is an included app. I HIGHLY recommend removing this app or simply not using it to manage your account(s). When you use a web browser to connect to eBay and PayPal, you are protected. Your hardware ID, Mac Address and other information about you is NOT shared. However when you use other applications such as 3rd party applications (Apps) EVERYTHING about your computer is known and easily tracked. It throws stealth out the window and anything you do is easily discovered. Again, eBay and PayPal Apps are NOT recommended for multiple stealth accounts.

“What happens if I want to delete Flash cookies or prevent their use?” Although we don’t recommend it, you can delete or prevent the use of Flash cookies. If you delete or disable Flash cookies, we won’t be able to recognize the computers you frequently use, and we may need to request additional verification from you at certain times.” – eBay.com

Understand that eBay and PayPal can track you by your IP address, browser cookies and Flash Objects (Flash Cookies). The best thing you can do to limit your risk of a linked account is to setup separate User Accounts on your computer as described above. Setup a new ‘User Account’ for every eBay account you create.

The added bonus for ‘User Accounts’ is that you won’t have to worry about your cookies or have to delete them ever again since they are kept separate between users. This makes eBay happy, they think you are a normal user and it’s easier on you. The only thing you need to worry about next is changing your IP Address between logging into different accounts and we’ll cover that next!

Once you have a new ‘user account’ ready to go and you understand the basics of keeping your account safe, then it’s time to change your IP address!

The next pages are optional methods to ‘User Accounts’.