As an Amazon seller, accessing all online retailer offers for product research is a must. However, many online retailers use geo-restrictions and their websites may not open with an IP address from a specific country, or you may get higher price offers. To go around this, sellers use VPN.
At the same time, what if you need to log in to your Amazon Seller Central and use a VPN simultaneously? Some sellers reported having problems in such cases. Is there a secure solution?
Yes, VPN by Seller Assistant is specifically designed to meet the unique needs of Amazon sellers, help you conduct unlimited product research, and access your Seller Central. Read on to know how it works.
Note. Seller Assistant is a comprehensive product-sourcing software that helps Amazon sellers quickly find high-profit deals. It combines three extensions: Seller Assistant Browser Extension, and IP-Alert Chrome Extension by Seller Assistant, and VPN by Seller Assistant, Amazon seller tools: Price List Analyzer, Seller Spy, Bulk Restrictions Checker, and API integrations, and features: Side Panel View, FBM&FBA Profit Calculator, Quick View, ASIN Grabber, UPC/EAN to ASIN converter, Stock Checker, IP Alert, and Restrictions Checker.
Seller Assistant
Seller Assistant shows all essential product data on Amazon search, product, and inventory pages, and on any website to help you find high-margin deals. By using this FBA and FBM product sourcing software, you can easily identify products that have the potential to be sold well on Amazon.
What Is VPN by Seller Assistant?
VPN by Seller Assistant is a Chrome extension created specifically for Amazon sellers, offering safe and unrestricted access to all websites, retailers, and online resources, regardless of any restrictions or blocks.
VPN by Seller Assistant
Integrated with the Seller Assistant product sourcing software, it enables sellers to perform thorough product research, overcome geo-restrictions, and protect their privacy effortlessly.
With key features such as IP location switching, website unblocking, a proxy bypass for smooth access to Amazon Seller Central, and easy team access management for employees or virtual assistants, VPN by Seller Assistant ensures a secure and smooth online experience for Amazon sellers.
VPN by Seller Assistant is a collaborative creation by Seller Assistant, a leading product sourcing software for Amazon sellers, and PureVPN, a trusted name in VPN services. This partnership combines the strengths of both platforms to offer Amazon sellers a powerful tool for secure and efficient online operations.
Features of VPN by Seller Assistant
Features of VPN by Seller Assistant
VPN by Seller Assistant offers powerful features designed to meet the unique needs of Amazon sellers. From secure browsing to seamless product research, this VPN provides all the tools necessary for success. Here’s a breakdown of its key features.
Unblock websites and bypass restrictions
VPN by Seller Assistant allows you to bypass geo-restrictions and access any website, retailer, or resource, no matter where you are. This is essential for sellers who need to research products and pricing from different regions without being limited by geographic restrictions. With just a few clicks, you can unblock any site and conduct your business freely.
Change your IP location
Easily switch your IP address to any country from a list of global locations. This feature enables you to explore region-specific Amazon marketplaces, providing insights into local pricing, competition, and trends. Whether you’re researching new markets or monitoring competitors, changing your IP location gives you a strategic advantage.
Proxy bypass for Amazon Seller Central
Stay connected to Amazon Seller Central without interruptions, even when using restricted networks. VPN by Seller Assistant’s proxy bypass feature allows you to access your Seller Central with your IP address while using an active proxy, allowing you perform critical tasks without delays. This feature is perfect for sellers who rely on stable access to their Seller Central account.
Team access management
Simplify VPN access for your team members, such as employees or virtual assistants, without compromising security. When you invite team members to Seller Assistant, they will get free access to VPN. There’s no need to buy VPN accounts for each employee separately. Each team member has a secure login to Seller Assistant, eliminating the need to share sensitive VPN passwords.
Unlimited bandwidth and high-speed browsing
With unlimited bandwidth, VPN by Seller Assistant ensures fast and uninterrupted browsing for all your business needs. Whether you’re tracking competitors, sourcing products, or managing your Amazon store, you’ll never have to worry about slow connections or usage limits. Enjoy a smooth and productive experience, no matter how much research you conduct.
WebRTC leak protection
VPN by Seller Assistant includes WebRTC leak protection to prevent your real IP address from being exposed during WebRTC activities, such as video calls and file sharing. WebRTC can sometimes bypass VPN or proxy connections, potentially revealing your true IP address and compromising your privacy. By blocking WebRTC leaks, VPN by Seller Assistant ensures that your actual IP address remains hidden, safeguarding your anonymity and online security.
Benefits of VPN by Seller Assistant
Benefits of VPN by Seller Assistant
VPN by Seller Assistant offers Amazon sellers a unique combination of security, flexibility, and ease of use, tailored specifically to their needs. It’s included with Seller Assistant, so there’s no need to pay for a separate VPN service. Here are the key benefits.
Unblock any supplier website
Access any marketplace worldwide by bypassing geo-restrictions. This allows you to conduct in-depth product research and monitor competitors across different regions.
All-in-one product research solution
VPN by Seller Assistant is built into Seller Assistant, providing a complete product research solution without the need for extra VPN costs. It streamlines your research and protects your online activities under one platform.
Change IP location with one click
Switch your IP address to any country with just a few clicks. This feature helps you gather market insights and pricing data from specific regions, enabling better product sourcing decisions.
Proxy bypass for Amazon Seller Central
Access your Seller Central with your IP address while using an active proxy. The proxy bypass feature ensures that you can manage your account without any connectivity issues.
Secure online privacy
Keep your personal and business data safe with advanced encryption. VPN by Seller Assistant ensures that your browsing activities remain private, protecting you from hackers and third-party surveillance.
Team-friendly access management
Easily manage access for your employees or virtual assistants without buying separate VPN accounts and sharing sensitive passwords. Each team member can conduct research securely under Seller Assistant account.
Unlimited bandwidth
Enjoy fast, uninterrupted browsing with no bandwidth limits. Whether you’re researching products or managing orders, you’ll never have to worry about slowdowns or usage caps.
VPN by Seller Assistant Use Cases
VPN by Seller Assistant Use Cases
VPN by Seller Assistant helps Amazon sellers access restricted content and change geolocation to identify high-margin deals, but not only. It offers many other practical applications. Below are key use cases and how VPN by Seller Assistant provides tailored solutions for each:
Open any restricted supplier website
- Use case
Sellers outside the US need access to suppliers and retail stores that are restricted to US-based users.
- Solution
VPN by Seller Assistant enables sellers to switch their IP to a US location, unlocking supplier sites and allowing full access to retail stores and product information.
Get geo-specific search results
- Use case
Sellers need to get specific results from Google, Google Shopping, or other search engines/sites for a targeted region or currency.
- Solution
VPN by Seller Assistant enables users to select their IP location to match the desired region, ensuring search results are geo-specific and displayed in the target currency.
Bypass price discrimination for better deals
- Use case
Sellers want to open a website from a less developed country to bypass location-based price discrimination (prices in the U.S. or Europe can be higher than in less developed countries), and get lower prices.
- Solution
With VPN by Seller Assistant, you can set your IP location to a less developed country, allowing you to access lower regional pricing and maximize savings on sourcing products.
Bypass website and content restrictions
- Use case
Sellers need to access resources or websites that are blocked in certain regions for comprehensive research.
- Solution
VPN by Seller Assistant enables sellers to unblock any website or restricted content, giving them full access to research tools and competitor data across the globe.
Cost-effective, all-in-one research tool
- Use case
Sellers want to avoid paying separately for a VPN service in addition to their product sourcing tools.
- Solution
VPN by Seller Assistant is included in the price of Seller Assistant, providing sellers with both a powerful research tool and secure VPN access in one complete package.
Secure online privacy
- Use case
Sellers want to protect their sensitive data, including product research and business activities, from hackers and surveillance.
- Solution
VPN by Seller Assistant encrypts your connection, ensuring that all online activities remain private and your data is shielded from third-party threats.
Smooth Amazon Seller Central access
- Use case
Sellers need to access Seller Central with their IP address while having their VPN on because they do product research. However, many sellers reported having issues with accessing Seller Central from another IP address.
- Solution
The VPN’s proxy bypass feature allows you to add specific websites you want to access with your IP address, while you have an active proxy. Your IP address will be hidden in all cases except the websites you specify in the feature.
Easy and cost-effective team collaboration
- Use case
Sellers need to allow team members or virtual assistants to conduct research without paying for a VPN account for each employee and sharing VPN passwords.
- Solution
Seller Assistant offers team access management, where you can invite (or delete) team members. Each team member will have free access to VPN and there’s no need to share VPN passwords.
How Does VPN by Seller Assistant Work?
VPN by Seller Assistant is a Chrome extension integrated with Seller Assistant. To access VPN, you must be logged into Seller Assistant. To activate VPN, you must download and install it in the Chrome Store.
When you install the VPN, click on the extension icon in your Chrome browser, and connect or disconnect VPN.
Steps to install VPN by Seller Assistant
Step 1. Log into Seller Assistant
Go to your Seller Assistant Personal Account.
Step 2. Access the Seller Assistant Personal Account menu
In the Side Menu, select “VPN” and then click on “Install.”
Step 3. Redirect to Chrome Store
You will be redirected to the Chrome Store. Once there, click “Add to Chrome” to download the VPN by Seller Assistant extension.
Step 4. Pin the VPN extension
After downloading, pin the extension by clicking the puzzle piece icon in the top-right corner of your Chrome browser, and then accept the prompt.
Step 5. Activate the VPN
Once the extension is pinned, you can activate VPN by Seller Assistant with one click.
Steps to use VPN by Seller Assistant
Step 1. Connect to VPN
When logged into Seller Assistant, click the VPN extension icon in your browser and then click “Connect” in the extension window.
Step 2. Change location (optional)
By default, your location is set to the U.S. To change it, click the VPN icon, select “Countries” from the extension window, and choose your desired country from the dropdown list.
Step 3. Bypass proxy for Amazon Seller Central (optional)
If you need to bypass the proxy for Amazon Seller Central, go to the VPN Settings, select “Bypass proxy,” enter your Seller Central link (and any other links to bypass), then click “Save.”
Step 4. Activate WebRTC leak protection (optional)
In the Settings, you can also enable WebRTC leak protection to ensure your real IP address remains hidden during activities like video calls or file sharing.
Step 5. Disconnect from VPN
To disconnect, click the VPN icon again and select “Disconnect” in the extension.
How to Get VPN by Seller Assistant?
To get started with VPN by Seller Assistant, simply subscribe to one of Seller Assistant’s pricing plans that includes VPN access. This enables you to take advantage of all the product sourcing tools and features available with your chosen plan, including VPN functionality.
The VPN extension is included in all of Seller Assistant’s annual plans – Start, Pro, and Business – as well as the Pro and Business monthly plans. VPN is also available for sub-accounts, with each account allowing up to 3 installations.
FAQ
Can you use a VPN on your Amazon account?
Generally, there are no rules against using a VPN on an Amazon seller account. However, some sellers reported a suspended account due to using a VPN to access their Amazon account because Amazon considered changing IP addresses to other countries a suspicious activity. On the other hand, some sellers say that they used VPN in the U.S. and didn’t face any problems. To be on the safe side, you can use a bypass proxy feature with VPN by Seller Assistant to access your Seller Central with your IP address while using an active proxy.
Does Amazon allow VPN?
Amazon doesn’t explicitly ban the use of VPNs, but you must ensure that your VPN connection does not violate Amazon’s terms of service. Using a VPN can help you access regional content but should be done carefully.
Why do I need VPN for online arbitrage?
A VPN helps you access restricted supplier websites, bypass geo-restrictions, and find better deals or pricing unavailable in your region. It also protects your online activities and sensitive information during product research.
Is it illegal to use a VPN in the USA?
No, using a VPN in the USA is completely legal. VPNs are widely used to protect online privacy and secure internet connections.
How do I add a VPN to Amazon?
You don’t add a VPN directly to Amazon but can use a VPN tool like VPN by Seller Assistant to secure your connection and access Amazon. Simply install the VPN extension in your browser, connect to the desired location, and then access your Amazon account.
Final Thoughts
VPN by Seller Assistant offers Amazon sellers the perfect combination of security, flexibility, and functionality. Whether you’re looking for profitable deals, or protecting your online privacy, this VPN is specifically designed to meet the unique needs of Amazon sellers.
With features like geo-restriction bypassing, IP location switching, and seamless integration with Seller Central, it’s the ultimate tool to help you streamline your Amazon sales.
Seller Assistant is an all-in-one product sourcing software offering all the features vital for product sourcing. It combines three extensions: Seller Assistant Extension, IP Alert, and VPN by Seller Assistant, tools: Price List Analyzer, Seller Spy, Bulk Restrictions Checker, and API integrations, and features: Side Panel View, FBM&FBA Profit Calculator, Quick View, ASIN Grabber, UPC/EAN to ASIN converter, Stock Checker, and other features that help quickly find high-profit deals. Seller Assistant also offers integration with Zapier allowing to create custom product sourcing workflows.
