How to Set up a Craigslist Account

Written by Jack Lloyd

Last Updated: April 7, 2022 Tested

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.

Steps

1
Open the Craigslist Accounts page. Go to https://accounts.craigslist.org in your computer's web browser.
2
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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3
Click Create account. It's below the text box. Doing so sends a confirmation email to your specified email address.
4
Open the email address' inbox. Go to the website that hosts your email address and sign into your email service if prompted.
5
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.
6
Click the login link. This long link is in the middle of the email. Doing so opens the password creation page.
7
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.
8
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 advertisements or selling as a dealer.
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How do I put a post on Craigslist?

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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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How do I list for free 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 advertisements, or selling as a dealer. For help with your listings, see the wikiHow How to Sell Items on Craigslist.

Warnings

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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