> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://participanthelp.dscout.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://participanthelp.dscout.com/getting-paid/getting-paid-via-paypal/how-to-create-a-paypal-account.md).

# How to create a PayPal account

If you’ve never worked with [PayPal](http://www.paypal.com/) before, don’t sweat it! Creating a PayPal account is as simple as creating a Dscout account. Check out the steps or watch the walkthrough below.

{% hint style="info" %}
**Note:** PayPal has different age restrictions depending on your location. To confirm whether you can create an account, go to [this page](https://www.paypal.com/us/webapps/mpp/ua/legalhub-full), enter your country, and read the first few lines of the PayPal Account User Agreement.
{% endhint %}

1. Navigate to [www.paypal.com](http://www.paypal.com/).
2. Click on **Sign Up** on the top right corner of your screen.
3. Choose **Personal Account** and click **Next.**
4. Choose your **country of origin.** In the example below, we switched our country from the US to the United Kingdom.
5. Enter your name, email address, and password and click **Next**.
6. Fill out your profile and click **Agree and Create Account**.
7. **Confirm your email address**. After you're done creating your account, double check your email inbox for an email from PayPal; open it to confirm your email address. This step is required in order to receive payments successfully. Read more [here](/getting-paid/getting-paid-via-paypal/confirming-your-email-address-with-paypal.md).

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