How Do You Put eBay on Vacation Mode?

By Anna Duncan

Are you planning to go on vacation but worried about managing your eBay store while you are away? Well, eBay has got you covered with its vacation mode feature.

With this feature, you can put your eBay store on hold while you take a break without losing any sales or customers. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to put eBay on vacation mode.

Step 1: Sign in to Your eBay Account

The first step is to sign in to your eBay account. Use your registered email ID and password to log in.

Step 2: Go to ‘Account Settings’

Once you have logged in to your account, click on the ‘Account Settings’ option located at the top of the page.

Step 3: Select ‘Site Preferences’

On the left-hand side of the page, locate and click on ‘Site Preferences.’ This will take you to a new page where you can make changes to your site preferences.

Step 4: Locate ‘Vacation Settings’

Scroll down until you find the ‘Vacation Settings’ option. Click on it.

Step 5: Turn On Vacation Mode

To turn on vacation mode, tick the checkbox next to ‘Turn On Vacation Mode.’ This will automatically activate vacation mode for your store.

Customize Your Vacation Message

You can also customize a message for your customers that will be displayed on your store’s homepage. This message should include information about when you will be back and whether or not customers can still place orders during that time.

Choose Whether You Want To Allow Purchases

You also have an option of allowing or disallowing purchases during this period. If you choose to allow purchases, then buyers can purchase items from your eBay store but they will be notified that there might be a delay in shipping. If you select the ‘Disallow Purchases’ checkbox, buyers will not be able to place any orders during this period.

Step 6: Set Your Return Date

Set the date when you will be back and ready to resume business. This date should be the day when you can start processing orders again. You can also choose to end your vacation mode early if you return earlier than expected.

Step 7: Save Your Changes

Once you have customized your vacation message and made all the necessary changes, click on ‘Save’ to activate eBay’s vacation mode feature.

Conclusion

Putting your eBay store on vacation mode is a simple process that can help you take a break without worrying about losing customers or sales. By following these seven easy steps, you can rest assured that your eBay store will continue to operate smoothly in your absence.