How to get Facebook Marketplace and use it to buy or sell items
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- Click the Marketplace icon in the Facebook website or app menu to access Facebook Marketplace.
- If you don't see Marketplace, try logging out and back in to Facebook.
- Facebook Marketplace is only available to users 18 and older in supported countries.
Facebook Marketplace is a free feature that allows users to buy, sell, and trade items with people nearby — kind of like a garage sale, but online. Here, you'll find all kinds of items for sale, both big and small, cheap (even free) and expensive.
In this guide, we go over how to access Facebook Marketplace on a browser or the mobile app, some troubleshooting tips, reasons why Marketplace may not be available to you, and how to sell items on Facebook Marketplace.
How to access Facebook Marketplace
Accessing Facebook Marketplace is typically a straightforward process. If you're on the Facebook website, you can access Facebook Marketplace by clicking the Marketplace icon in the main menu located on the left side of the screen.
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If you're using the Facebook app, "Marketplace" is one of the menu options visible on the Home screen. Tap "Marketplace" to open Facebook Marketplace.
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Alternatively, Marketplace can be accessed on mobile devices from the Menu icon, located in the bottom right corner of the screen on iPhone and top right on Android. Tap Menu, then tap Marketplace to open Facebook Marketplace.
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If you're not seeing Facebook Marketplace when you're logged into Facebook, here are a few things you can try:
- Log out of Facebook, then log back in.
- Uninstall the Facebook app, then reinstall it.
- Change your Facebook profile region to a country that supports Marketplace. To do this, edit your profile and change your current city.
- If you have a new Facebook account, use it regularly to help prove to Facebook that it's a real account. Like and comment on posts, share photos, and add friends.
- Visit the Facebook Marketplace website via a direct URL.
Why can't I access Facebook Marketplace?
If you're unable to access Facebook Marketplace, even after following the steps outlined in the previous section, there are a few potential reasons why:
- Age: Facebook Marketplace is only available to Facebook users 18 and over.
- Region: Marketplace is available in most, but not all, countries. If your current location is set to a country that doesn't currently offer Facebook Marketplace, the icon won't appear.
- Device: Facebook Marketplace only works on desktop, the iPhone 5 and later models, Android, and iPads.
- Age of account: If you have a new Facebook account, Marketplace might not immediately be available to you.
- Infrequent use: Facebook's main menu shows shortcuts to the features you use most. If you never or rarely use Facebook Marketplace, the icon may disappear. You can see more menu options by selecting "See more."
- Access revoked: If you've violated Facebook policies when using Marketplace, your access to the service can be taken away.
How to sell on Facebook Marketplace
To sell something on Facebook Marketplace, open Marketplace and select Create new listing.
Our guide to selling on Facebook Marketplace provides an overview of how to sell on Facebook Marketplace.