New to OfferUp or just need a quick refresher? Let’s walk you through the key features on the app’s home page to help you get started right away.
NOTE
Our app is changing all the time. To ensure you have access to the latest features and services, we recommend that you update the app regularly.
Home page overview
1 Search
Type keywords into the Search bar to find specific items, jobs, or services in your area. For example, if you're looking for furniture, type in "couch" to view all the available couches and sofas near you.
2 Account
Tap your profile picture in the top right corner to access your OfferUp account. This is where you’ll manage your account settings, payment methods, saved items, and more. If you haven’t added a profile picture, you’ll see a generic account icon. Add a personalized photo to show users that you’re a real person and to give your account some personality.
3 For Sale
Tap the For Sale icon to browse items available for local pickup and shipping. This is the default page that you’ll land on when you open the app.
4 Jobs
Tap the Jobs icon to browse job openings in your local area or nationwide. To learn more, see Finding and applying for jobs.
5 Services
Tap the Services icon to browse available home improvement services from local professionals in your area. To learn more, see About OfferUp Services.
6 For You - Search Location
TapFor You to set your search location by entering a zip code or by sharing your current geographic location. For You indicates that the feed is personalized based on your previous interests and searches.
7 Home
Tap Home to return to the general For Sale feed at any time.
8 Inbox
Tap Inbox to access your in-app messages and notifications. When you have new messages or notifications, a red circle containing a number will appear on top of the icon. This number represents how many new, unread messages or notifications you have. All of your chat messages with buyers and sellers are stored in your inbox. For more information, see Tips for messaging.
Tap the Notifications icon to check your in-app notifications. If you have new notifications, a little red dot will show on the top right corner of the icon. Notifications alert you about new items from sellers you follow, item recommendations, search alerts, and more. For additional information, see About notifications.
9 Post
Tap Post to post an item for sale in the general For Sale feed. You can add photos of your item, enter a description, set a price, and select a delivery method. To learn more, see Posting an item for sale.
NOTE
The Post button allows you to post a For Sale listing only. To learn how to post a Job listing, see Posting a job.
10 My Listings
Tap My Listings to manage the For Sale listings you’ve posted. You can edit listings, promote them, archive them, and more. For additional information, see Updating your listings.
NOTE
The My Listings button allows you to manage your For Sale listings only. To learn how to manage your Job listings, see Managing your job listings.