How to Email People on Craigslist: 6 Steps (with Pictures) (2024)

FAQs

How do I email someone on Craigslist? ›

How can I attach pictures to the reply? Click on Pin Files, and from Computer, you should be able to attach multiple files.

Craigslist provides proxy email addresses to sellers, and it's a good idea to use them so browsers can't spam your actual email address. Once a potential buyer is truly interested, however, it's okay to switch communication to your cell phone; most buyers appreciate being able to text.

Craigslist email relay hides your email address when communicating with buyers or sellers. It's a great security feature that you should take advantage of. That means you shouldn't give your real email address or phone number to someone you're dealing with, especially if they're pressuring you.

The "Continue" option appears underneath the map. This brings you to the image-selection page. Tap Add images. This reveals an iOS pop-up allowing you to choose "Take Photo or Video," "Photo Library" or "Browse."

Like GIF files, PNG images can be restricted to a limited color range and can include transparency. However, like JPG files, they can also produce good quality photos. PNG files offer a wider range of options and work well for all types of Craigslist image.

Number of Images Limit

Craigslist has updated the limit to 24 photos per ad as of 2021 (up from 8). This is a lot of spots but be sure not to overuse this feature or incorrectly format your ad posting.

How do you know if a buyer is scamming you on Craigslist? ›

Be familiar with Craigslist

Scammers often create lookalike sites to lure buyers into paying for items that don't exist. Always confirm the URL before finalizing a purchase. Craigslist does not back any transaction on its site. If you're offered purchase protection at a price, you're looking at a scam.

Craigslist uses email obfuscation to protect your actual email address from exposure. When you click on the response button in the Craigslist ad, the site generates for you a Craigslist email address. When the other user responds to your message using this address, you receive the message into your real email address.

Scammers are now responding to ads but tricking sellers into thinking they are busy at work and can't talk until later. Instead of leaving you with a contact number, they request you enter your phone number into a website that “stores information” for them. Don't fall for it!

Whatever name appears on your emails to other people will be what shows in your response to a Craigslist ad. Your email address will not. In that space will be the coded email address supplied by Craigslist.

Make sure the post you are responding to is still active by refreshing the page. If the recipient has opted out of the conversation, you will no longer be able to email that address. Try sending your message again with less content, fewer or no attachments, and reduced file sizes.

When you reply directly from Craigslist, your email address will be visible to the recipient. To reply anonymously, you need to create a free Web-based email address, which does not contain identifiable information.

You can reply to any post on Craigslist — just click the "reply" button at the top left of a post, and complete the Captcha puzzle if you're asked to. Some Craigslist listings will offer a phone contact to call or text, though most listings will only offer an email contact.