Wvdixiegirl83, just click on your profile pic, below your pic you will see some gray circles with little icons in them. Below those in blue letters you will see the words " about verification". Clck on that and Listia will instruct you how to verify your account. If you verify your address it will not be shared with anyone. All your info is kept securely between you and Listia. Hope this helps. Great auction. Welcome to Listia. Fanned you.