How to Meet New People on Craigslist

Craigslist is free and easy to use. Whatever you are looking for is probably listed on its thousands of different pages. Follow these steps to learn how to meet new people on Craigslist.

Things You'll Need

  • Internet access
  • Computer
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Instructions

    • 1

      Visit the Craigslist Web site.

    • 2

      The first thing you see is the Craigslist home page.

    • 3

      Look to the far right side of the screen and you will notice multiple states and countries. They are arranged in alphabetical order. Select the area closet to home.

    • 4

      Choose a city and click on it.

    • 5

      Find a category of interest and enter it in the search box. If you want to physically meet someone for a friendship or more, head over to the "Personals" or "Community Section."

    • 6

      Search keywords like "M4W" which means man for woman, or "W4M," which means woman for man and click enter. You will then see hundreds of listings in the order they were posted. Start reading and email the ones that interest you.

Tips & Warnings

  • Always use extreme caution when meeting people in real life. Play it safe and smart.

  • Never reveal any personal information such as names, addresses, home phone numbers or credit card numbers.

  • Avoid shipping or escrow services. Scams of all different types can be found all over Craigslist in just about every city.

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