Will changing my IP address affect my Etsy shop or trigger security checks?

Hi! Changing IP addresses by itself (home Wi‑Fi → hotspot → public Wi‑Fi) usually won’t “hurt” your Etsy shop, but it can trigger extra security checks because Etsy looks at overall sign-in risk (new network/location + new device/browser + cleared cookies, etc.). So you might see occasional login challenges like “we just sent you a code,” or get sign-in notification emails—especially if you’re bouncing between networks or using mobile/cellular internet where the reported location can look odd.

What you can do to avoid problems when logging in from different networks:

• Turn on 2‑factor authentication (ideally an authenticator app) and save your backup codes somewhere safe. This makes “extra verification” smooth instead of stressful if Etsy asks for a code.
• Try to use the same device + same browser when possible (and avoid clearing cookies right before logging in), since “new browser/new device” is a common trigger.
• Avoid VPNs/proxies when managing your shop if you can. Those can make your sign-ins look more unusual than normal IP changes from a hotspot.
• Be careful on public Wi‑Fi: if you must use it, don’t stay logged in longer than needed, and make sure your email account (the one tied to Etsy) is secure too.
• Enable sign-in notifications and check sign-in history in your Etsy security settings occasionally, so you can quickly confirm it’s really you.

If you ever get a security code email or a pop-up code prompt when you weren’t trying to sign in, that’s when you should treat it as suspicious: change your Etsy password (and your email password) and review recent sign-ins.