Search for “Classifieds” and click the “Classifieds” option.Ĭopy-and-paste the search results address from Craigslist into the box here. On the New Applet page, click the “This” link. After you’re signed in to your IFTTT account, click “My Applets” and then click “ New Applet.” You can also do this in the IFTTT app for iPhone or Android, or on the mobile website. To do this, head to the IFTTT website and create an account if you haven’t already done so. Follow the below process but choose notifications instead of SMS as your action.
However, if you install the IFTTT app on your phone, you can set up push notification alerts instead. Update: IFTTT no longer offers SMS alerts. This is useful if you want instant notifications of new Craigslist posts on your phone without having to check your email. You can see all the searches for which you’re receiving emails, as well as deactivate, edit, or delete those searches.Ĭraigslist doesn’t have built-in SMS alerts, but you can set up your own with the popular IFTTT (If This, Then That) service.
Remember, the more specific your search, the more often Craigslist checks for new posts and emails them to you. They’re sent to the email address associated with your Craigslist account, so keep an eye out for the emails.
To activate email alerts for the search you just saved, click the “Alert” checkbox to the left of the search.Ĭhecking the “Alert” box activates email notifications for that search. You’re then taken to the Searches page in your Craigslist account settings. If you don’t yet have an account, it’s easy and quick to create one.
If you’re not already signed in to Craigslist, you’ll be prompted to either sign in or create an account.