How to Create and Set Up a Craigslist Account: Quick Guide (2024)

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This wikiHow teaches you how to make a Craigslist account. Craigslist is a free online classifieds service through which you can buy and sell items, solicit and hire for positions, and meet people. Since Craigslist doesn't have an official mobile app, you'll need to use your computer to create your Craigslist account.

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    Open the Craigslist Accounts page. Go to https://accounts.craigslist.org in your computer's web browser.

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    Enter your email address. In the text box below the "Create an account" heading near the bottom of the page, type in the email address you want to use to create your Craigslist account.

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    Click Create account. It's below the text box. Doing so sends a confirmation email to your specified email address.

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    Open the email address' inbox. Go to the website that hosts your email address and sign into your email service if prompted.

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    Open the email from Craigslist. Click the craigslist.org: New Craigslist Account email from sender "craigslist - automated message" in your email's inbox.

    • If you don't see this email within a few minutes of clicking Create account on the Craigslist account page, check your email inbox's Spam or Junk folder.
    • On Gmail, you may have to look for the email in the Updates folder.

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    Click the login link. This long link is in the middle of the email. Doing so opens the password creation page.

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    Create a password. Type the password you want to use to log into your Craigslist account into the "new password" text box, then re-type the password into the "re-type new password" text box.

    • These two password entries must match.

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    Click Set Password. It's below the bottom text box. Doing so confirms your password and closes the page.

    • When you want to log into Craigslist in the future, you'll go to https://accounts.craigslist.org, enter your email address and password in the "Email / Handle" and "Password" text fields (respectively), and click Log in.
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    Click the continue to your account link. This takes you to your account page. You can now begin enjoying Craigslist as a registered user.

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    For most items, it is free to list on Craigslist, with such exceptions as vehicles, rentals and job advertisem*nts or selling as a dealer.

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    To list items for sale on Craigslist, see the wikiHow How to Sell Items on Craigslist. If you’re selling a car, see the wikiHow: How to Sell a Car on Craigslist. And if you’re wanting to give things away for free, see the wikiHow How to Give Stuff Away on Craigslist.

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    It is free to list most items on Craigslist. However, some things carry a fee, such as when selling vehicles, rentals and job advertisem*nts, or selling as a dealer. For help with your listings, see the wikiHow How to Sell Items on Craigslist.

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      • While Craigslist doesn't have an official mobile app through which you can sign up for an account, you can use the free (and licensed) CPlus for Craigslist app to browse Craigslist postings.

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      • As with any classifieds service, be wary of claims, products, or people encountered on Craigslist, and don't give out your personal information.

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      How do I create a new Craigslist account? ›

      Signing up for a craigslist account

      Provide a valid email address, then check your inbox for the signup link from robot@craigslist.org. You will have to choose a password for your account. Once the bar turns green, your password is strong enough and can be saved.

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      Is a Craigslist account free? ›

      Posting an ad

      ▶ Set up a free Craigslist account. ▶ Compose your ad. ▶ Upload pictures.

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      How do I create a Craigslist page? ›

      Creating a craigslist posting
      1. Visit our list of available sites. ...
      2. Click on "create a posting"
      3. You may need to confirm the geographic location for your posting.
      4. Select a type for your posting.
      5. Select a category for your posting.
      6. Enter the text of your posting.

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      How to set up a Craigslist account to sell stuff? ›

      In order to sell on Craigslist, here is what we recommend, our 8-step Money-Making guide:
      1. Go to Craiglist.org and choose the place where you reside. ...
      2. Go to the top-left side and click on the option “Create a posting.” ...
      3. Choose your “type of posting” ...
      4. Choose your Items “Category”
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      Should I create a new email for Craigslist? ›

      Always use the generated email address on your Craigslist posts. This creates a random email address, so the poster doesn't have your real email on file.

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      Can you make a Craigslist post without an account? ›

      Unlike popular online marketplaces such as eBay, Craigslist does not require posters to register for an account before they can post or reply to an ad. Such anonymous posting is convenient for people who do not use Craigslist often.

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      Why is Craigslist charging me $5? ›

      The $5 fee stops spammers from flooding the website. It forces the users to post an item by delivering value to the buyer. If buyers don't like what they see then the sale wont be made.

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      Should you put your phone number on Craigslist? ›

      Is it safe to give my address on Craigslist? It's probably not a good idea. Sharing personal information, even something as simple as an address or phone number, could provide a scammer with a piece of information that they need to steal your identity. If you're selling something, try to meet in a safe, public place.

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      Does anybody use Craigslist anymore? ›

      Do People Still Use Craigslist? Absolutely. You can search your local area on Craigslist and find used furniture, cars, rentals, and even jobs.

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      How do I protect myself from selling on Craigslist? ›

      Omit any personal information about yourself when you create your Craigslist ad. Do not include your phone number, a permanent email address or anything in photos of your product that someone could use to find your house or place of business.

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      How do I sell anonymously on Craigslist? ›

      Anonymous email is the default setting for Craigslist ads. The system keeps both the buyer and seller's real email addresses hidden until they mutually agree to reveal them. When you receive an inquiry on a listing, it comes from an anonymous alphanumeric address. If you respond, the buyer sees an anonymous address.

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      Can I have 2 accounts on Craigslist? ›

      There is no explicit rule that limits the number of Craigslist accounts. You can have multiple accounts but you are at the risk of getting flagged if you post the same ad across different locations.

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      Can you have 2 Craigslist accounts? ›

      There is no explicit rule that limits the number of Craigslist accounts. You can have multiple accounts but you are at the risk of getting flagged if you post the same ad across different locations.

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      How do I reactivate my Craigslist account? ›

      If your account is deactivated, you can reactivate it by logging in with your email and password.

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      Do Craigslist accounts expire? ›

      Craigslist doesn't offer a link on their website to cancel accounts, but inactive accounts expire after 90 days. If you have any ad listings up, your account expires 90 days after the last listing expires.

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