Paypal: How do I confirm my email address?

After you register, you'll be sent an email containing a link that will take you back to www.paypal.com/us, where you'll be asked to enter your password. Your email address will then be confirmed.

If your email program has trouble with hyperlinks, you can also manually confirm your email address.

To manually confirm your email address:

1. Log in to your account at https://www.paypal.com/.
2. Click the Confirm email link in the Account Overview box.
3. Click the Click here if a link does not appear in the email link.
4. Check your email inbox.
5. Copy the Confirmation Number included in the email.
6. Paste the Confirmation Number in the box provided.
7. Click the Confirm button.