Receiving funds for the first time Disclaimer new to bitcoin: Do I need to make a transaction with an existing account before receiving first time payments to legitimate verify my account ?
All you need to receive funds is a valid bitcoin address. To create a bitcoin address, users will generally use some software that is capable of creating the cryptographic keys that the bitcoin address is derived from.

So, in the most simple terms, all you need to do is download some Bitcoin wallet software, which will then provide you with a bitcoin address you can receive funds to. All you need to do, is copy that address and send it to the person who wants to pay you.

Note that for every payment, you should send a new receiving address (any good wallet will give you a new address automatically each time a payment is received. This is very important for your privacy (and the privacy of those you transact with). 


  Do I need to make a transaction with an existing account before receiving first time payments to legitimate verify my account?


Absolutely not.