Frequently Asked Questions

  • Show How do I upload my pictures?

    You can upload images using two methods. Either through ebaypix website or using an FTP client

  • Show How do I upoad pictures using ebaypix?

    To use the ebaypix website click on the Upload button on the tool bar. In the upload page you can create folders to store and manage your pictures in.

    Upload

    To upload an image in the section 'Upload image' click on the 'browse' button and select the image on your computer that you wish to upload. You can select up to 3 images at a time to upload providing they total less than 2mb in size. Once you are ready to upload click on the 'upload' button

    You can organise your pictures into folders for easier management. Simply click on the button in the Folders section. You will then be asked to enter a name for the new folder, this can be anything you want but can only contain alphanumeric characters

    To upload to your new folder simply select it in the 'Folders' section.

    Folders
  • Show What FTP software should I use to upload my pictures?

    You can use any FTP software to upload your pictures to your ebaypix account.

    A simple FTP client and free to use is Cute FTP LE.

    You can download Cute FTP LE from here http://www.download.com/3001-2160_4-10840272.html

    To setup Cute FTP LE to access your ebaypix account click on 'File' and 'Connect'

    Core FTP

    Enter the following details from your ebaypix account.

    • Host: ftp.users.ebaypix.net
    • Username
    • Password

    Then click on connect

    Once you have connected you can use the left hand pane to browse to the location on your computer where the picture you want to upload are stored. Select the images you want to upload and click on the little arrow to upload.

    Core FTP
  • Show How do I set up SmartFTP to access my ebaypix account?

    Open SmartFTP and click on 'File' then 'New remote browser' and a new window will open

    SmartFTP

    Enter the following details from your ebaypix account.

    • Host: ftp.users.ebaypix.net
    • Username
    • Password

    Then click on 'OK'

    Once you have connected you can then drag and drop files into your ebaypix space.

    SmartFTP
  • Show How do I set up Auction Wizard 2000 to upload my pictures?

    In Auction wizard 2000 you will need to setup an ftp account. To do this click on 'File' and then 'FTP Accounts'. A new window will open.

    Auction Wizard 2000

    Click on the 'add' button and enter the following details from your ebaypix account page.

    • FTP Host Name
    • Username
    • Password
    • HTTP Address: http://users.ebaypix.net/username/ (case sensitive)

    Then click on close

    If you want to put your pictures in subdirectories make sure that you include the subdirectory in both the Remote directory and the HTTP Address.

  • Show How do I set up Blackthorne Pro to upload my pictures?

    In Blackthorne you will need to setup a new picture host account. To do this click on 'Tools' and then 'Options'. A new window will open and under the Accounts section select 'Picture Hosts' ant then 'New'

    Blackthorne Pro

    Enter the following details from your ebaypix account page.

    • Username
    • Password
    • Host address: ftp.users.ebaypix.net
    • Pictures Web Address: http://users.ebaypix.net/username/ (case sensitive)

    Then click on 'OK'

    If you want to put your pictures in subdirectories make sure that you include the subdirectory in both the Host address and the Pictures Wed Address.

  • Show How do I resize or edit my pictures

    You will need to use third party software to edit your pictures like photoshop or Clic*pic.

    You can download Clic*pic from 'http://www.isdntek.com/clikinstall.htm'

  • Show How do I set up Clic*Pic to upload my pictures?

    In Clic*pic you will need to setup an ftp account. To do this click on 'File' and then 'FTP Settings'. A new window will open.

    Clic*pic

    Make sure that 'custom' is selected in the Image Host section and then enter the following details from your ebaypix account page.

    • FTP Host Name
    • Username
    • Password
    • HTTP:// picture path : http://users.ebaypix.net/username/ (case sensitive)

    Click save settings

    Then click on close

  • Show How do I add my pictures to my ebay listing?

    Once you have uploaded your pictures to your ebaypix account you then need to create your ebay listing.

    Log into ebay using your ebay account details and click on 'sell'. Enter your item title and click on 'start selling'

    At the bottom of the page under section 6 click on 'Sell Your Item form'.

    You will be asked to select a category for your item and click on 'Continue'. In the section 'Describe the item you're selling' click on the HTML tab.

    ebay

    At the position you want the picture to be displayed go to your ebaypix upload page and select the picture you would like to appear. Copy the 'HTML' code from the picture and paste it into your ebay listing

    You can repeat this as many times as you like to include many pictures or you can use the simple templates on the ebaypix upload page

  • ShowHow do I use the ebaypix templates ?

    Once you have uploaded your pictures to your ebaypix space, in the upload page select the pictures you would like to include in your auction.

    Select images

    Then click on the Template button and the template page will be displyed.

    In the template page you can choose the type of template and enter your item description for your ebay listing.

    Template description

    To preview your template click on the 'preview' button

    Template code

    When you are happy with your with your description click on the 'show code' tab and select the code. You can then copy and paste the code to your ebay listing.