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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?
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.
