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#  PayPal Login Issues | account Signin Not Working 

## Summary of the login to your PayPal account!
* How to create a PayPal account?
* Ways to protect your PayPal account!
* Steps to login to your PayPal account!
* Add money to your PayPal account! Log in!
* How to send money using PayPal?
* How to receive money using PayPal?
* Activating two-step verification!
* How to use Paypal for international transactions?
* How to withdraw money from PayPal?
* Additional information to note!

## How to contact PayPal for assistance?

In today's digital world, it's important to have a secure way to send and receive money online. PayPal is one of the most popular online payment platforms, and logging into your account is easy once you know how. In this blog post, we'll walk you through the steps to sign in to your PayPal account, as well as some troubleshooting tips in case you have any sign-in issues.

#### Summary of the login to your PayPal account!
PayPal is an online payment system that allows you to make and receive payments without sharing your financial information. You can use PayPal to shop online, send money to friends and family, or get paid for goods and services.

To make a payment with PayPal, you will need to create a PayPal account and link your bank account or credit card. Once your account is set up, you can start making payments by entering the recipient's email address or phone number. You can also pay with just a few clicks on websites that have the PayPal logo.

If you're shopping online, you can also use PayPal to pay without entering your financial information. To do this you will need to log into your PayPal account and select the 'pay with PayPal' option at checkout. You will then be prompted to enter your login information and confirm the payment.

## How to create a PayPal account?
You can sign up for a PayPal account by visiting the PayPal website and providing your email address, phone number, and other personal information. Once you've created your account, you'll need to link it to a funding source, such as a bank account or credit card.

**Step 1:** Go to www.paypal.com.

**Step 2:** Click the "Sign up" button.

**Step 3:** Fill in the required information.

**Step 4:** Choose your account type.

**Step 5:** Accept the PayPal Terms of Use.

Once you've set up your PayPal account, you can use it to make purchases online, send money to friends and family, and more. To make a purchase with PayPal, simply click the "Pay with PayPal" button at checkout and log into your account. You can also use PayPal to pay for goods and services offline by sending payments by text message or using the PayPal app on your mobile device.

## Ways to protect your PayPal account!
A strong password is the first line of defense for your PayPal account. Your password must be at least 8 characters long and include a combination of upper and lower case letters, numbers, and symbols. Avoid using easy-to-guess words like your name or date of birth, or common phrases. PayPal will never ask you for your password, so don't give it to anyone, even if you claim to be from PayPal.

### Steps to login to your PayPal account!
To log into your PayPal account, you will need to visit the PayPal login page. You can access this page by going to www.paypal.com and clicking the "Login" button in the upper right corner of the screen.

* If you are not already logged in, you will be prompted to enter your email address and password.
* If you are already logged in, you will be taken directly to your account overview page. From here, you can view your balance, transactions, and profile information.

### **Add money to your PayPal account! Log in!**
There are several ways to add money to your PayPal account. You can link a bank account or debit card, or you can use a credit card. You can also add money from your PayPal balance or from a friend's PayPal balance.

## How to send money using PayPal?
Sending money with PayPal is easy! All you need is an email address and you can send money to anyone in the world with a PayPal account. To send money, log in to your Paypal account and click the "Send & Request" tab. From there, click "Send money" and enter the email address.

## How to receive money using PayPal?
If someone sends you money through PayPal, you'll receive an email notification that you've been paid. To claim the payment, simply log into your PayPal account and click 'History'. Find the transaction in question and click "Claim Payment". That's all! The funds will then be transferred to your PayPal balance, where you can keep them as is or withdraw them to your linked bank account. Receiving money through PayPal is as easy as sending it. Go to the "Request money" tab. Enter the email address or phone number of the person sending you money, the amount of money they are sending you, and a short message explaining what the payment is for. The person sending you money will have the option to pay with their bank account, debit card, or credit card. If they choose to pay with their bank account, the money will be transferred to yours immediately. If they choose to pay by debit or credit card, you will be charged a fee of 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction.

## Activating two-step verification!
Two-Step Verification adds an extra layer of security by requiring you to enter a code from your mobile phone in addition to your password when signing in. This means that even if someone has your password, they won't be able to log into your account unless they also have your phone. You can set up two-step verification in the "Security" tab of your PayPal account settings.

**Keep your account up to date.**

It is important to keep your personal information up to date in case you need to recover your account or resolve any issues that may arise. You can update your information in the "Profile" tab of your PayPal account settings. In particular, make sure the email address associated with your account is one that you check regularly, as PayPal will contact you if there are any issues with your account.

By following the steps in this guide, you can easily and securely log into your PayPal account. Also, by taking a few extra precautions, like creating a strong password and turning on two-step verification, you can help keep your account safe from scammers.

### How to use Paypal for international transactions?
**When you use PayPal to send or receive payments for goods or services, you'll need to follow these steps:**

* Log in to your Paypal account.
* Click on the "Submit and Request" tab.
* Select the type of transaction you want to make.
* Enter the email address or phone number of the person you are sending money to and click "Next."
* Enter the amount of money you wish to send and select the currency from the dropdown menu.
* Choose how you want to pay for the transaction by selecting your bank account or credit card, and then click "Continue."
* Review all the information on the screen, and then click "Send money now."
* You will be asked to confirm that you want to send the money; click "Yes" to complete the transaction.

### How to withdraw money from PayPal?
Withdrawing money from your PayPal balance is easy! through your bank account or through a debit card linked to your PayPal Account. To withdraw funds via your bank account, log in to your PayPal account and click the "Withdraw" tab. From there, select "Transfer to bank account" and enter the amount of money you wish to withdraw along with your bank's routing number and account number. The funds should appear in your bank account within 1-2 business days. If you wish to withdraw funds via a linked debit card, please log into your PayPal account and click the "Withdraw" tab. From there, select "Withdraw funds to debit card." You will need to enter the amount of cash you wish to withdraw using your PIN to confirm the withdrawal. "The funds should appear on your linked debit card within minutes."

#### Additional information to note!
**PayPal offers some tips to help users protect their accounts:**

* Choose a strong password that is unique to your PayPal account and change it regularly. Avoid using personal information or easily guessed words in your password.
* Never share your password with anyone, not even PayPal staff. PayPal will never ask you for your password by email or over the phone.
* Enable multi-factor authentication on your account to add an extra layer of security. This way, even if someone guesses your password, they won't be able to access your account unless they also have access to your phone or other device that receives second factor authentication.
* Review your recent activity regularly to look for unauthorized transactions. If you see anything suspicious, please report it immediately.

## How to contact PayPal for assistance?
If you need help with anything related to your PayPal account, you can contact customer service by going to the "Help & Contact" page on the website or app (login required). From there, you can search for answers to common questions or explore popular topics. If you can't find what you're looking for, you can click "Contact Us" at the bottom of the page and choose how you'd like to contact customer service (eg, email, phone call, etc.). .

## PayPal login troubleshooting!
**If you've forgotten your PayPal password, don't worry, you can easily reset it! Just follow these steps:**

* Go to the PayPal login page and click on "Forgot your password?" link.
* Enter the email address associated with your PayPal account, then click 'Continue'.
* Look in your inbox for an email from PayPal with a subject line that says "How to reset your password." Click the 'Reset Password' button in that email.
* Enter a new password for your account, then click 'Continue'.
* That's it, you're all set! You can now log back into your PayPal account with your new password.

**Access to account blocked.**

If you're having trouble logging into your PayPal account because it tells you that access to your account is locked, there are a few things you can do:
* First, check to see if there are any pending transactions or authorizations on your account. If so, try clearing them by logging into your bank account or by contacting the merchant directly.
* If there are no pending transactions or authorizations, try signing in to your PayPal account using a different browser or device. Sometimes cookies can get stuck and cause login issues.
* If you're still having trouble signing in, contact PayPal customer service for help. They will be able to help you figure out what's going on and get back into your account as soon as possible.

**Limited account.**

If you see a message that your PayPal account has been 'limited', this means that we have placed some restrictions on it due to security concerns. Don't worry, this is just a precautionary measure to protect you and our community from scammers and hackers. To remove your account limitations, all you need to do is follow these simple steps:

**After logging into your PayPal account, go to the 'Resolution Center'.**
* You will see a list of the documents we need to verify your identity and remove limitations from your account. Upload those documents by following the instructions listed next to each one.
* Once we have all the necessary information, we will review it and let you know by email within three business days whether or not your account limitations have been removed.

That's all about it! If you have any questions, our customer support team will be happy to help you.

##### Conclusion:

Thanks for following along as we walk you through how to easily and securely log into your PayPal account. We hope this information has been useful to you. Remember, you can always contact PayPal customer service if you have login issues or questions about how to protect your account.

**As a reminder, here are the key steps to sign in to your PayPal account:**
* Visit the PayPal website.
* Click the "Login" button.
* If you have two-step verification enabled, you'll need to enter a code that will be sent to your phone or email.
* Once you're signed in, you can view your account summary and recent activity, send or request money, and more.

**To protect your PayPal account:**

* Create a strong password that includes a combination of letters, numbers, and special characters.
* Enable two-step verification to add an extra layer of security to your account. With this enabled, you'll need to enter a code from your phone or email in addition to your password when logging in.
* Keep your personal information up to date, including your email address, phone number, and credit card number (if you have one linked to your account). This helps us keep your account secure and makes it easier for us to contact you.