Mandatory Steps prior to adding an Art product

Mandatory Steps prior to adding an Art product

Mandatory Step 1 - Open a STRIPE EXPRESS account that is connected to the SCOTSY STRIPE account.

If not previously connected, you must open a Stripe Express account through the SCOTSY Account Dashboard:

Instructions are available in this article:

How do I open a STRIPE EXPRESS account, connected to the SCOTSY Stripe account?

If you don't have STRIPE connected you will not be able to add your first product.
This is a SCOTSY safeguard to ensure no products are added without a payment method.

Mandatory Step 2 - Identity Verification

Method 1: Go to Dashboard Settings > Verification (Verifications button can be accessed on any Settings page: Store, Location, Payment, Shipping etc.

Method 2: Click on the Profile Avatar on any page to be taken to the Profile Manager page. Click on the Verification  button - see below

Verification Settings Image:

The above steps, both open the Verification Settings window. Complete the details (more info below).

What is ID Verification? (Notably, This is a Compulsory step before adding an Artwork product)

• 'Verification' is the process of verifying you. Notably, your name and address details, and is a security requirement.
• This is a compulsory step, which must be completed before you can add any art products.
• We recommend this step is completed when your application is first approved. 
• The process involves you submitting the requested 'Identity Verification' by uploading images from your computer.
• Click the black UPLOAD button on the verification section, and select the file on your device. Click on open to add to your account, and 
• enable admin to check it and Approve or Reject your ID.

NOTE: Only one of the Identity Verification options is normally required, unless we think we need additional info on request.

See also, this Article What entries are required for the Profile Manager Data?