Change your Marketplace location in settings
To change the location Facebook Marketplace shows for your listings and searches, open Facebook on your phone or computer and go to your Marketplace settings. The exact steps differ slightly between mobile and desktop, but both lead to the same location controls. Your Marketplace location determines what items appear in your feed and where buyers think you are located.
On a phone, tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) at the bottom right, scroll down to Marketplace, then tap Marketplace Settings. Look for the section labeled Location and tap it. On a computer, click the Marketplace icon on the left side of your Facebook home page, then click the gear icon in the top right corner and select Settings. Find Location in the menu on the left.
Once you are in the Location section, you will see your current city or region. Tap or click the field to enter a new location. Type the city name, zip code, or neighborhood you want to use. Facebook will show you matching locations as you type. Select the one you want, and the change takes effect when ready.
Key Takeaways
- Your Marketplace location is set in Marketplace Settings under the Location tab, accessible from the menu on both phone and desktop.
- Changing your location affects both what items you see in your feed and what location appears on your own listings.
- You can set your location to any city or zip code, not just where you live, though listings show your actual address to buyers who contact you.
- The location change takes effect right away and does not require you to republish or edit existing listings.
Why your Marketplace location matters
Facebook Marketplace uses your location to show you items for sale near you and to tell other users where you are based. When you search for items, the feed prioritizes listings from sellers in or near your set location. When you post something for sale, your location appears on the listing so buyers know roughly where to pick up or arrange delivery.
If you move to a new city, travel for work, or want to browse listings in a different area, changing your location keeps your Marketplace experience relevant. Some people set their location to a larger city nearby if they are willing to travel for certain items, or to a smaller town if they want to focus on local sales.
The difference between Marketplace location and profile location
Your Marketplace location is separate from your Facebook profile location. You can have a profile location set to one city and a Marketplace location set to another, and they do not have to match. Your profile location is what appears on your main Facebook profile page; your Marketplace location is only used for buying and selling.
If you change your profile location but not your Marketplace location, your Marketplace feed and listings will not change. You have to update them separately in Marketplace Settings. This separation gives you control over what information you share publicly on your profile versus what you use for local buying and selling.
What happens to your listings when you change location
Changing your Marketplace location does not delete or republish your existing listings. The items you have already posted stay live and keep their original details. However, your location change affects where your listings appear in other people's feeds going forward. If you move your location setting to a different city, new buyers in that city will start seeing your items, while buyers in your old location may see them less often.
Your actual address is still visible to people who message you about a listing, regardless of what city you set in Marketplace Settings. The location setting is mainly for search and discovery, not for hiding your real address from interested buyers.
Changing location on the Marketplace app
If you use the standalone Facebook Marketplace app (available on some phones), the process is slightly different. Open the app and tap the menu icon at the bottom. Scroll to find Settings and tap it. Look for Location in the settings menu and tap to edit. Enter your new city or zip code and confirm the change.
The standalone app syncs with your main Facebook account, so a location change in the app will also update in the web version and vice versa. You do not need to change it in multiple places.
Troubleshooting location changes that do not stick
If you change your location but it reverts back to your old one, check whether Facebook has location services enabled on your phone. Go to your phone's settings, find Facebook, and make sure location permission is turned on. Facebook sometimes resets your Marketplace location to your device's current location if it has permission to access it.
If you want to keep a location that is different from where you physically are, you may need to turn off location services for Facebook in your phone settings. This prevents the app from overriding your manual location choice. On iPhone, go to Settings > Privacy > Location Services, find Facebook, and change it to Never. On Android, go to Settings > Apps > Facebook > Permissions > Location and select Don't allow.
Setting a location when you first list an item
When you create a new listing, Facebook may ask you to confirm your location before posting. You can accept the location it suggests or tap to change it to somewhere else. This location is independent of your Marketplace Settings location—you can set a different location for each listing if you want, though most sellers keep them consistent.
If you are selling items from multiple locations or moving soon, you can set each listing to the location where the buyer will pick it up. This is more accurate than using a single Marketplace location for all your sales.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I set different locations for different listings?
Yes. When you create or edit a listing, you can set the location for that specific item. This location can be different from your Marketplace Settings location. This is useful if you are selling items from different places or if you are moving and want to list items at their actual pickup location.
Does changing my Marketplace location hide my real address from buyers?
No. Your Marketplace location setting only affects search and discovery. When a buyer messages you about a listing, they can still see your actual address or contact information depending on how you set up the listing. The location setting does not provide privacy protection.
What if Facebook keeps resetting my location to my current city?
Facebook is likely using your phone's location services to override your manual choice. Turn off location permission for Facebook in your phone's settings. On iPhone, go to Settings > Privacy > Location Services and set Facebook to Never. On Android, go to Settings > Apps > Facebook > Permissions > Location and select Don't allow.
Can I use a location I do not live in?
Yes. You can set your Marketplace location to any city or zip code you want. Some sellers do this to reach buyers in a nearby city or to browse listings in a different area. However, your actual address is still visible to people who contact you about listings, so you cannot hide where you actually are.
Do I need to change my location if I move?
You should update your Marketplace location when you move so that your listings appear to buyers in your new area and your feed shows items near your new home. If you do not change it, your listings will still be visible to people searching your old location, which may confuse buyers about where to pick up items.