You can update your profile picture, display name, contact information, password, and app theme right from your OfferUp account settings. Available fields vary slightly between the mobile app and the web — see the sections below for your platform.
In the app
In the OfferUp mobile app, you can update your profile picture, display name, contact information, password, and app theme.
Log in to the OfferUp mobile app to get started.
Available on: App only.
- Tap Account in the bottom right corner to access your account.
- Tap your profile picture again to update the photo.
- Tap Take a Photo to take a new picture with your mobile device, or tap Select Photo to choose one from your gallery.
- Once you have a photo you like, tap Use Photo.
Your new profile picture appears immediately across your account.
Available on: App and web.
These options are located under Account on the Settings page.
- Tap Account in the bottom right corner to access your account.
- Tap Account Settings.
- Tap Edit next to Display Name.
- Follow the prompts to update and save your name.
Your display name must follow our Community Guidelines regarding appropriate profile content. If your requested name doesn't meet these guidelines, the update won't save — choose a different name and try again.
Available on: App and web.
- Tap Account in the bottom right corner to access your account.
- Tap Account Settings.
- Tap Edit next to the phone number or email you want to update.
- Follow the prompts to enter your new information.
Updating your phone number or email requires verification — we'll send you a one-time code by text or email. Enter the code when prompted to complete the update.
Didn't receive the verification code? See Troubleshooting verification issues for help with code delivery or recovering access if you can't reach your phone or email.
Available on: App and web.
- Tap Account in the bottom right corner to access your account.
- Tap Account Settings.
- Tap Edit next to Password.
- Follow the prompts to update and save your new password.
Available on: App and web.
This option is located under Color Theme on the Settings page.
- Tap Account in the bottom right corner to access your account.
- Tap Account Settings.
- Choose your preferred color theme.
- Device Setting: detects the theme you've chosen for your overall device and automatically applies it to the OfferUp app.
- Light mode: is usually the default theme and uses dark text displayed against a lighter background.
- Dark mode: uses lighter text displayed against a darker background.
On the web
On the OfferUp website, you can only update a limited amount of your account information. This information includes your display name, contact information, search location, password, and color theme.
Log in to OfferUp.com to get started.
- Click your profile picture in the top right corner.
- In the dropdown menu, select Account Settings.
- Click Edit next to the information you want to update.
- Follow the prompts to update and save the information.
If you change your email address, you'll need to verify the new address — check your email and follow the instructions.
Didn't receive the verification email? See Troubleshooting verification issues for help.
- Click the location symbol next to the OfferUp logo in the top left corner.
- Follow the prompts to update your search location.
Located on the Account Settings page.
- Click your profile picture in the top right corner.
- In the dropdown menu, select Account Settings.
- Choose your preferred theme.
- Light Mode: is usually the default theme and uses dark text displayed against a lighter background.
- Dark Mode: uses lighter text displayed against a darker background.