Virtual Private Network (VPN)
Okay, let’s discuss VPNs (Virtual Private Networks):
What is a VPN? A VPN (Virtual Private Network) gives you a new IP address AND provides a secure connection between you and the internet. Your data is so encrypted that not even your own ISP will know what you are doing which is good for a lot of other things besides stealth.
The trouble with most VPN service providers is that they HEAVILY recycle their IP addresses (it’s not economical otherwise). So the IP address you typically receive has already been used by hundreds of other users. That’s why it’s important to choose your VPN service provider carefully. A used and abused IP address can be the death of a brand new eBay and PayPal account.
There are few safe VPN service providers that I would recommend. Most are too big and just aren’t right for eBay and Paypal. The ONLY one that I can recommend without a doubt are these guys.
If you want a static IP address for your eBay and PayPal accounts (eBay LOVES static IP addresses) then your best bet is a VPN. And just because VPN sounds foreign or difficult to understand, it doesn’t mean it’s not for you.. most VPN service providers include software that you can download to your computer that enable you to flip a switch to change your IP address.
It couldn’t be easier.
VPN Service Providers
| Service Provider | Notes |
|---|---|
| Secure.IPBurger.com | What you get is a virgin IP addresses that hasn't been been shared with ANYONE else. You're not getting an IP that has been passed around and shared with hundreds of users before it reaches you. Also included is software you can download that enables activating your IP address at the flip of a switch. This is prefect for stealth. |
| StrongVPN | Not recently Tested. |
| Hide.Me | Not recently Tested. |
Note: You want a static/dedicated/private IP address from a service provider that hasn’t been used and abused.
Hi issam, you registered on May 21, 2019 8:53 pm, your username is: issam.benammi@gmail.com and your IP Address is: [ipt_address]
Frequently asked questions
- Where should my IP address be located? Your IP address should geolocate to the same general area where your account is setup (At the very least the same country). A local IP address is best. Check your IP location at IPBurger.com.
- How can I use a VPN IP address? EBay LOVES when users login with a familiar IP address. I have personally noticed fewer account problems when I stick to the same IP addresses to access my accounts and in order to do that you need a VPN.
- Can I use Tor? Tor is big No-No. Same with proxy IP addresses or other IPs that are heavily used and abused.
- What about IP address range? It’s easy enough to track a range of IP addresses and accounts associated with those ranges. It’s easy to see a pattern of abuse and automatically label certain ranges as high risk and thus accounts in that range as high risk. While eBay may not be doing it now, in the future it could be a factor or at the very least a blemish on an otherwise solid account. The reason it hasn’t happened yet is the risk of too many false positives… in the future that may change and your IP address range may be more important.
Next we’ll discuss dial-up access!
