- Creating your Etsy account is easy, especially as a buyer since you don't need a credit card and you can sign up for free.

- As a seller, you will need to have a debit or credit card to verify your account.

- Click on Register and then fill out the registration form.

- Your username will be your unique identity on Etsy, as well as part of your Etsy shop URL so make sure you choose wisely.

- Click on Submit and check your email for account verification then click on the link in the email and you'll be able to sign into your Etsy account.

- If you want to register as a seller, click on Sell and then Get Started.

- First enter in your details with your name and address, then you'll need to enter in your credit card information so that Etsy can verify your seller account.

- After you click on Verify, Etsy will charge $1.01 to your card for verification. This will ensure that you will be able to cover the fees that go along with selling. To learn about the fees click on Learn how Etsy fees work.

- After your card has been validated, you'll be ready to start customizing your Etsy shop.

- You'll have the option of paying with your credit card or via Paypal at the end of the month.