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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 -- we hope 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?

No, you can post without a user account, but 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.

Still have questions? try our help desk discussion forum or send us a note.