Hey y’all, so I’ve been wondering—does the Craigslist app hide your phone number? Like, I’ve been using it for a while, and I’m lowkey paranoid about randos getting my digits.
From what I’ve seen, it kinda does? When you list something, it gives you the option to use their relay system, which masks your number. But tbh, I’m not 100% sure if it’s foolproof. Like, does the Craigslist app hide your phone number *completely* or just kinda sorta?
Also, I’ve heard some ppl say they’ve had their real number show up accidentally. Idk if that’s user error or what, but it’s sketchy. Anyone else had this happen?
Anyway, I’d say it’s *mostly* safe, but maybe double-check before you post. Better safe than sorry, right? 🤷♂️
Yeah, so does the craigslist app hide your phone number? From my experience, it does, but only if you use their relay system. If you don’t toggle that option, your real number might show up. I’ve seen ppl mess that up before, so double-check your settings.
Also, if you’re super paranoid, you could use a burner app like Google Voice. It gives you a second number to use for stuff like this. Way safer imo.
I’ve been using Craigslist for years, and tbh, it’s hit or miss. The app *does* hide your phone number if you use the relay feature, but sometimes glitches happen. I’ve heard of ppl’s real numbers slipping through, but it’s rare.
If you’re worried, just don’t put your number at all. Use the email relay instead. Or, like someone else said, get a Google Voice number. It’s free and easy to set up.
Does the craigslist app hide your phone number? Kinda. It’s not perfect, but the relay system works most of the time. I’ve never had my real number leak, but I’ve heard stories.
If you’re sketched out, just use a temp number app. I use TextNow for stuff like this. It’s free and you can ditch the number whenever.
Honestly, I wouldn’t trust it 100%. The app *does* hide your phone number with the relay, but I’ve seen ppl say their real number showed up. Could be user error, but still.
If you’re posting a lot, maybe invest in a cheap burner phone or use a service like Sideline. It’s like $10/month and gives you a separate number for business stuff.
So, does the craigslist app hide your phone number? Yeah, but only if you use the relay. If you skip that step, your number’s out there. I’ve made that mistake before, and it’s not fun getting random calls.
My advice? Always use the relay, and maybe test it by calling yourself from another phone. Better safe than sorry, right?
Thanks for all the replies, y’all! Super helpful. I didn’t realize how many options there were for temp numbers. I’m gonna try Google Voice since it’s free and seems easy to set up.
Also, good call on testing the relay system. I’ll def do that before posting anything. Appreciate the tips! 🙌
I’ve had mixed experiences with this. The app *does* hide your phone number, but only if you set it up right. I’ve seen ppl accidentally post their real number, so be careful.
If you’re worried, just don’t include a number at all. Use the email relay or get a temp number from an app like Burner. It’s like $5/month and totally worth it for peace of mind.
Does the craigslist app hide your phone number? Technically, yes, but it’s not foolproof. I’ve heard of glitches where the relay doesn’t work, so your real number shows up.
If you’re posting a lot, I’d recommend using a second number. Google Voice is free and works great for stuff like this. Just don’t rely on Craigslist’s system alone.
From what I’ve seen, the app *does* hide your phone number, but only if you use the relay. If you don’t, your number’s out there for everyone to see.
If you’re paranoid, just skip the number altogether. Use the email relay or get a temp number from an app like Hushed. It’s cheap and you can delete the number when you’re done.
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