How to Set Up Your Etsy Seller Account (Step-by-Step Guide)

✅ How to Set Up Your Etsy Seller Account
(Step-by-Step Guide)


Etsy Seller



🛠️ Step 1: Sign Up for Etsy

  1. Go to https://www.etsy.com
  2. Click on Sign in → Register at the top right
  3. Create an account by entering your email, name, and password, or sign up with Google.

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🛒 Step 2: Switch to Seller Mode

  1. After logging in, click "Sell on Etsy" from the top menu
  2. Click the "Open Your Etsy Shop" button

Etsy Seller



When the setup guide appears, select “I’m just starting to sell for the first time ever.”

Then check these beginner-friendly topics (great for AI art sellers):

  • ☑️ Selling online
  • ☑️ Getting discovered in search
  • ☑️ Pricing items
  • ☑️ Understanding finances & fees
  • ☑️ Marketing to new audiences



🏪 Step 3: Set Up Your Shop Details

  • Shop language: English (recommended)
  • Shop country: Your current country
  • Shop currency: USD or your preferred currency
  • Shop name: Short and memorable (e.g., ArtByAI)

You also need to add a Production Partner — for example: PRINTFUL

If you haven't created a Printful account yet, go check out that guide first.


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📦 Step 4: Create Your First Listing

Click "Add a Listing"
Fill in the following details:

Field Description
Photos Upload preview images of your AI-generated artwork
Title e.g., “Watercolor Street in Kyoto – Printable Wall Art”
Category Art → Digital Downloads
Description Describe style, size options, and usage
Tags ai art, printable poster, digital wall print, etc.
Price Recommended: $4.99 – $9.99
Quantity 999 (digital files have no stock limit)
Type Select “Digital product”
Upload Files Upload your JPG, PNG, or ZIP files



💳 Step 5: Payment & Tax Info

  • Payment Method: Connect your bank account or PayPal
  • Tax Info (for Canada): Enter your name, address, SIN, or business number

🚀 Step 6: Publish Your Shop

  • Click “Publish”
  • Etsy charges a $0.20 listing fee per item (valid for 4 months)

🎉 Done!

Your first AI art product is now live for the world to see.
You’re officially a digital product seller!

 

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