PayPal account and verification guide
Identify your account type, region and verification task before consulting PayPal support or choosing a phone number.
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- Identify whether you need a personal or business account and follow the official requirements.
- Separate SMS delivery issues from identity review and account limitations.
- Keep contact details you can control long term for payment accounts and account recovery.
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Detailed guides are being prepared. Start with the checklist above or the number selection and message guides below.
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