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CL accounts make it easier to post, edit, delete, repost, etc. If you are posting paid posts there are paid posting accounts.
Account use must comply with the CL terms of use. Accounts in violation may be placed on hold.
How do I create a user account?
- Go to the account signup form.
- Enter your email address, type the verification word that appears on the screen, and click "create account."
- You'll receive an email with 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 drop-down at upper right to select your geographic area, then click "go".
How do I edit a live posting?
- Log in to your user account.
- Locate the post you want to edit, click "manage."
- 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 at this time. Posts are displayed in chronological order, the most recent ads are listed at the top.
Still have questions? try our help desk discussion forum or send us a note.