Home: Posting ads to CraigslistTM: Fequently Asked Questions about my Craigslist user account
Below are some of the most popular and common questions about your Craigslist user account.
What is my Craigslist user account? Do I need one?
You can manage posts efficiently with a craigslist user account. The process of creating posts, editing and deleting them, and re-posting ads that have expired is much easier.
If you post frequently, or if you need to post paid ads, it makes sense to set up a user account.
How do I create a user account?
- Go to the account signup form.
- Enter your email address, type the five-letter verification word that appears on the screen, and click "create account".
- We'll send you an email with the instructions for completing the account setup process.
How do I create an ad with my user account?
- Log in to your user account.
- Use the pop-down menu in the upper right corner of your home page to select the craigslist site where you want to post.
- Click "Go".
How do I edit a current post?
- Log in to your user account.
- Locate the post you want to edit, click on its title.
- Click "Edit this Posting".
- Edit the ad.
- Click the "Make Changes" button to confirm.
How do I repost an old ad?
- Log in to your user account.
- Locate the post you want to re-post, click on its title.
- Click "Repost this Posting".
- Select the category for the ad.
- Verify the title and body of your new ad, edit the text or add images if necessary, click "Continue".
- Check the preview of your post, then click "Continue" to publish the ad.
How do I delete a current post?
- Log in to your user account.
- Locate the post you want to delete, click on its title.
- Click "Delete this Posting".
How do I set a default Craigslist city for my ads?
- Click the "Settings" link at the top of your user account home page.
- Adjust the pop-down menu option for "default site", then click the "change" button.
- Click "account home" to return to your user account home page.
How can I control the number of posts that will appear on my user account home page?
- Click the "Settings" link at the top of your user account home page.
- Adjust the pop-down menu option for "maximum number of postings displayed", then click the "change" button.
- Click "account home" to return to your user account home page.
How do I adjust my default log-in duration?
- Click the "Settings" link at the top of your user account home page.
- Adjust the pop-down menu option titled "stay logged in for", then click the "change" button.
- Click "account home" to return to your user account home page.
Can I remove an ad from my user account home page, or change the order of ads?
Not yet. Craigslist hopes to offer these features soon. For now, all posts associated with your user account are displayed in chronological order, the most recent ads are listed at the top.
Do I need a user account to submit new ads?
User accounts may be required, depending on a number of circumstances (e.g., category, city, etc). In general, it is much easier to edit, delete and re-post your ads if you manage them through an account. If you post frequently, it makes sense to set up a user account.
