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How do I see my Craigslist history?

It is possible to view your Craigslist history. If you are signed in with your account, you can click on the “my account” link at the top right corner of the homepage. This will open a page with a summary of your account information, including recent searches and posts, as well as your ‘saved searches’, ‘saved posts’ and ‘user profile’.

If you are not signed in, you can click on the “recently viewed” tab to view your last 10 most recently viewed postings on the Craigslist website. This page should also enable you to review posted ads, saved searches and saved posts.

Once you open an ad from the list, you can also scroll to the bottom of the page and view the “view history” tab for the ad, which will show all the recent views of the ad, including yours.

If you’d like to access a more complete view of your history, you can log in to your account and click the “history” tab. This will open up a listing of all your recent activities on Craigslist, including searches, postings and messages.

By using this page, you can easily review all of your Craigslist activities since your last login.

How do I stop ads on Craigslist?

To stop ads on Craigslist, you need to block the website from serving you ads by configuring settings on your internet browser. Depending on the browser you are using, you can find tips for ad blocking on the browser’s help site or on third-party websites.

For Google Chrome, you can install a browser extension to block ads and other websites from serving you ads. There are several ad-blocker applications you can use and are available for free on the Chrome web store.

For Mozilla Firefox, you can go to the Options tab and select the Content tab. Then enable the Block Pop-up Windows option and add the Craigslist website to the Exceptions list.

For Safari, you can go to the Security tab and enable the Block Pop-up Windows option. This will block pop up ads.

For Microsoft Edge, you can go to the Settings tab and select the View all settings option. Then select the Privacy and services tab, and enable the Block pop-ups option.

Alternatively, you can use an ad-blocking program that runs on your computer. These programs can be installed and will block all ads, including those on Craigslist.

How long do Craigslist ads stay up?

Most Craigslist ads remain active for 45 days, before automatically being taken down. However, users can manually delete their ads at any time, as well as renew them. Ads can be renewed after 45 days, as long as you keep an active account on the site and can still be seen even after they have been posted for 45 days.

In addition, while the 45-day expiration period applies to most categories, some categories—such as “housing” and “jobs”—have a longer expiration period of 60 days. Ultimately, it’s best to check the expiration period of your preferred category to ensure you’re aware of how long your ad will remain active.

Can you deactivate Craigslist post?

Yes, you can deactivate a Craigslist post. To do this, log into your Craigslist account and click on your account name at the top of the page. On the main account page, select Manage My Ads from the menu on the left side of the page.

This will open a list of all your active posts. Click the checkbox next to the post you want to deactivate. Then click on Repost/Delete near the top of the page. A dropdown menu will appear, select Deactivate and click the continue button.

Your post will now be deactivated and not appear in search results.

Why does Craigslist flag for removal?

Craigslist flags postings for removal in order to ensure that the site is safe and secure for its users. Flaggers may notice posts that are inappropriate, off-topic, overly promotional, or otherwise not suitable for the Craigslist community.

Craigslist also flags posts that appear to be scams or fraudulent, as well as posts that violate the site’s terms of use. When a post is flagged, it is hidden from view until it is reviewed by a Craigslist moderator.

If the moderator decides that the post is indeed in violation of the site’s policies, the post will be removed.

How do you find out who is flagging me on Craigslist?

Unfortunately, it’s impossible to find out who is flagging you on Craigslist. Craigslist does not provide any publicly available information about the identity of individuals who flag particular posts.

Furthermore, Craigslist has implemented a system of automatic flagging that prevents users from seeing any information about the user who flagged their post. The only way to determine who is flagging you on Craigslist is to contact the Craigslist support team directly, as they would be able to identify the person who flagged your post.

What does the star mean on Craigslist?

The star on Craigslist is used to mark a post as a favorite. When someone clicks the star, the post will appear in the Favorites tab on their account. This feature is used to allow people to quickly reference posts they have flagged as interesting or of interest.

This feature is useful when people are searching for particular items or services and want to easily return to posts they have already seen and are interested in. Additionally, the star is also a helpful way to keep track of posts that may have gone out of date or have been satisfied.

Does Craigslist automatically delete posts?

No, Craigslist does not automatically delete posts. All posts must be manually deleted by the poster. To delete a post, users must login to their Craigslist account and navigate to the post they wish to delete.

Under the “My Account” tab, there is an option to delete the post. Additionally, posts can also be marked as sold or expired, which will keep them in the database but will not make them visible or searchable on the website.

Does Craigslist delete inactive accounts?

Yes, Craigslist does delete inactive accounts. Inactive accounts are those that have not been used or accessed for an extended period of time, usually more than six months. Craigslist will periodically delete inactive accounts to keep its database up to date with the most current users.

When an account is deleted, all related data and posts are removed from the site. To prevent this from happening, Craigslist users should periodically log in and use their accounts or contact customer service if they do not plan to use them anymore.

Why is my account on hold Craigslist?

Your account may be on hold on Craigslist if you have recently made changes to your account information, or if there have been suspicious activity associated with your account. This can include things like creating multiple accounts, submitting content that violates Craigslist guidelines, or posting too frequently.

Craigslist may also put an account on hold if they detect bots or automated processes being used to interact with the site. Additionally, Craigslist may temporarily put an account on hold if they are investigating any fraudulent activity, or if they are performing technical maintenance on the site.

If your account has been put on hold, you should contact Craigslist directly for more information about why it has been flagged and what can be done to resolve the issue.