Help: Account

Account Creation and Management

How do I create an account on PyBazaar?

To create a new account at PyBazaar, go to the Signup page and fill the required fields.

Alternatively, you can sign up with a social login: GitHub, Google, or LinkedIn.

How do I change or reset my password?

You can change your password at Account SettingsChange password

To reset your forgotten password, go to LoginForgot your password and follow further instructions.

How do I delete my PyBazaar account?

To delete an account, go to the Account SettingsDelete account and follow the instructions there.

Verified Accounts

How do I get my account verified on PyBazaar?

Developers who are personally known to the staff or log in with a social account that proves contributions to Python ecosystem will be verified immediately.

Another way of getting verified is paying for credits with a card that has your name on it.

We might introduce other ways of getting verified in the future, such as social proof by other verified accounts. If you have other proposals for the verification process, let us know.

What are the benefits of having a verified account?

Verified accounts are more trusted by potential employers and other developers. It is easier to get selected for collaboration or a paid job.

Verified accounts have other privileges on PyBazaar too, such as access to certain users' contact emails.

How can I check if an account is verified on PyBazaar?

Verified accounts at PyBazaar have checkmarks like this next to their names: .

Account Security and Privacy

How secure is my personal information on PyBazaar?

We use SSL connections to transfer all data from your computer to our servers.

We store hashed passwords and never in plain format.

Your email is only published if you allow it to be published.

Payment credentials are stored at the payment gateway, not on our servers.

What should I do if I suspect unauthorized access to my account?

First of all, change your password to a stronger one. If you connect with a social login, also change your password at that social account.

If you believe, there could be a security leak on PyBazaar, please inform us - we will check it ASAP.

Can I block or mute other users?

At the moment, you cannot block or mute other users. If you find this a useful feature, please contact us, and we will consider it.

However, if some account seems harassing, hateful, or inappropriate in other ways, please report it from the context menu.