Change your location in the Marketplace settings
Facebook Marketplace uses your account location to show you items for sale near you and to let other buyers and sellers know where you are. To change this location, open Facebook on your phone or computer and go to your Marketplace settings. The steps differ slightly depending on whether you use the mobile app or a web browser, but both routes take about two minutes.
On a phone, tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) at the bottom right, scroll down to "Marketplace," then tap "Settings." On a computer, click the menu icon in the top left, find "Marketplace," and click "Settings." Once you are in Settings, look for the section labeled "Location" or "Your Location." Tap or click on it to open the location editor.
Key Takeaways
- Your Marketplace location is set in Marketplace Settings under the "Location" section, accessible from the menu on both phone and computer.
- You can enter a specific address, city, or zip code; Facebook will show you items within a radius of that location.
- Changing your location does not move your account or change your profile location—it only affects what items appear in your Marketplace feed.
- If you do not see a location field in Settings, make sure location services are turned on in your phone's system settings.
- You can change your location as often as you want; there is no limit to how many times you update it.
Enter a new address or city name
Once you open the location editor, you will see a text field where you can type a new location. You can enter a full street address, a city name, a neighborhood, or a zip code. Facebook will accept any of these formats. Type the location where you want to see Marketplace listings, then tap or click the checkmark or "Save" button to confirm the change.
The system will search for the location you typed and show you a dropdown list of matching results. If you typed "Chicago," for example, you might see "Chicago, Illinois" or specific neighborhoods within Chicago. Select the one that matches where you want to shop, and Facebook will update your Marketplace feed to show items from that area.
Adjust the search radius around your location
After you set a location, Facebook shows you items within a certain distance from that point. The default radius is usually 10 to 15 miles, but you can make it smaller or larger. Look for a "Distance" or "Search Radius" slider in the same settings area where you entered your location.
Drag the slider left to see only items very close to your location, or drag it right to see items from a wider area. A smaller radius means fewer listings but shorter travel distances; a larger radius means more options but potentially longer trips to meet sellers. Save your changes when you are done.
Turn on location services if the field does not appear
If you do not see a location field in Marketplace Settings, your phone's location services may be turned off. Facebook needs permission to access your device's location to show you local listings. Go to your phone's Settings app, find "Privacy" or "Apps," and look for Facebook. Tap it and turn on "Location" or "Allow Location Access."
On an iPhone, go to Settings > Privacy > Location Services, find Facebook, and change it from "Never" to "While Using the App" or "Always." On an Android phone, go to Settings > Apps > Facebook > Permissions, and turn on Location. After you grant permission, return to Marketplace Settings and the location field should appear.
Update your location on the web versus the mobile app
The steps are nearly identical on both platforms, but the menu layout is slightly different. On the Facebook website, click the menu icon in the top left corner, scroll to "Marketplace," and click "Settings." On the Facebook mobile app, tap the menu icon at the bottom right (it looks like three horizontal lines), scroll down to "Marketplace," and tap "Settings."
Both versions save your location choice to your account, so if you change it on your phone, the change will show on your computer as well. You do not need to update it in both places—one change syncs across all your devices.
Know what changing location does and does not do
Changing your Marketplace location only affects which items appear in your Marketplace feed. It does not change your profile location, your home address, or where Facebook thinks you live for other purposes like ads or friend suggestions. Other users cannot see your Marketplace location unless you tell them.
If you change your location and then refresh your Marketplace feed, you should see different items within a few seconds. If you still see listings from your old location, try closing the app completely and reopening it, or clearing your browser cache if you are on a computer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I set different locations for buying and selling?
No. Your Marketplace location applies to both buying and selling. When you list an item for sale, it will show your current Marketplace location to potential buyers. If you want to sell from a different area, you will need to change your location in settings first.
How often can I change my location?
You can change your location as many times as you want with no restrictions. Some users change it weekly or even daily if they travel frequently. Each change takes effect when ready when you save it.
Will sellers see my exact address if I change my location?
No. Sellers see only the city or general area you listed in your Marketplace location, not your street address. Your full address remains private unless you choose to share it directly with a seller when arranging a meetup.
What if my location keeps reverting to the old one?
This usually happens if your phone's location services are overriding your manual setting. Turn off location services in your phone's settings, then set your Marketplace location manually. Alternatively, try logging out of Facebook completely and logging back in, then updating your location again.
Does changing my Marketplace location affect my Facebook ads or friend suggestions?
No. Your Marketplace location is separate from your profile location and does not change which ads you see or which people Facebook suggests as friends. Those features use different location data from your account.