There are several things to be mindful of when managing multiple Etsy accounts:
IP - It is advisable to use a different IP address, and there are various methods to achieve this:
- Restart your router/modem to obtain a new IP, as some ISPs offer rotating IPs, while others provide static ones (residential IP).
- Create a hotspot from your phone and use it to manage your Etsy account. Whenever you require a new IP, turn off your phone or switch it to flight mode for 5-10 minutes (mobile IP).
- Use a VPN (datacenter IP), although this option has a lower success rate as most websites can detect datacenter IPs and VPNs, which are often shared by many users.
- Use a residential or mobile proxy service like ProxyEmpire, Brightdata, or Oxylabs to manage multiple accounts more efficiently.
Browser/device fingerprint - Although it's unclear how sophisticated Etsy's multi-account protection is, you may try the following:
- Create a new Chrome profile or use Firefox Portable.
- Use an anti-detect browser such as Adspower (free for up to 2 profiles, inexpensive for 10), Multilogin, DolphinAnty, or Gologin.
- If you insist on it, you can also purchase several new phones or computers, although this option may not be necessary in 2023.
If phone verification is required, you have two options: purchase inexpensive SIM cards or use a service like SMSPva. The second option is usually cheaper but less reliable. If you intend to retain the accounts for an extended period and develop them, it's best to purchase SIM cards from eBay or a local online marketplace.