Go to your main page, and scroll down , look on the left hand side and it will say "verify your account". There you can verify your phone number, verify your account by linking it to your Facebook profile, As well if you have a paypal account you can verify that as well.Paypal is great, I use it all the time, if you dont have one it is a great assest to get one. Paypal allows you to link your debit card, credit card or bank account to it, which allows for secure, internet transactions that Paypal insures as well. You get more bids when your account is verified. Most people wont bid on a item, if your account is not verified, as well if you have a 0 rating.