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

FAQs

Can you send pictures through Craigslist email? ›

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

To contact someone who has posted an ad on Craigslist, you typically use the contact information provided in the ad. Usually, there's an email address or a phone number listed. You can send an email or call the phone number provided to inquire about the ad or express your interest.

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."

Always use a proxy email address or phone number

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.

How Contacting Someone on Craigslist Works. Craigslist provides a "cover" email address that is forwarded to the recipient's actual email address. Only Craigslist knows the real email addresses of both parties.

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.

Similarly, buyers who ask for personal or financial information or offer to pay more than the asking price for an item are often scams. If something seems suspicious, it's best to walk away and look for a different opportunity.

How do Craigslist emails work? ›

craigslist creates a randomized custom email address for each posting. Use your email program as you normally would. Please note: The “real name” field (e.g. Jane Doe) in your email program is visible to the recipient.

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.

PNG files offer a wider range of options and work well for all types of Craigslist image. However, you must optimize them carefully to keep file sizes small, and not all image programs save in this format.

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.