Change your Marketplace location in the app or on the web

Facebook Marketplace uses your account location to show you items for sale near you and to let sellers know where you are. You can change this location at any time through your Facebook settings. The process takes about two minutes and works the same way whether you use the mobile app or a web browser.

Your Marketplace location is separate from your Facebook profile location, so changing one does not automatically change the other. If you want both to match, you will need to update them separately. Marketplace will also use your device's GPS location if you have location services turned on, so turning that off is another way to control what location appears to sellers.

Key Takeaways

  • Open your Facebook settings, go to Location, and enter the city or address where you want to buy and sell on Marketplace.
  • Your Marketplace location is different from your profile location, so you may need to change both if you want them to match.
  • Turning off location services on your phone prevents Facebook from using your GPS coordinates, but you will still need to set a manual location in settings.
  • Changing your location does not affect past listings or messages, only what new items appear to you and what location sellers see going forward.
  • If you list items for sale, your location shows to buyers unless you turn off location sharing in your individual listing settings.

Change location on the Facebook mobile app

Open the Facebook app and tap the three horizontal lines (the menu icon) at the bottom right of the screen. Scroll down and tap Settings & Privacy, then tap Settings. Look for Location in the list — it may be under a section called "Your Information and Permissions" or similar, depending on your phone's operating system.

Tap Location and you will see your current location listed. Tap the location name to edit it. Type in the city, neighborhood, or street address where you want your Marketplace location to be. Facebook will show you suggestions as you type. Select the one that matches where you want to be, then tap Save or Done. The change takes effect when ready.

Change location on Facebook.com

Go to Facebook.com and click the downward arrow or your profile picture in the top right corner. Click Settings & Privacy, then click Settings. On the left side, click Personal Information, then click Location.

You will see your current location. Click the pencil icon next to it to edit. Type in the new city or address you want to use for Marketplace. Facebook will show suggestions as you type. Click the location you want, then click Save Changes. The update happens right away.

Turn off location services if you do not want GPS tracking

Facebook Marketplace can also pull your location from your phone's GPS if you have location services turned on. Even if you set a manual location in settings, your phone's GPS may override it and show sellers your exact coordinates. If you want to prevent this, turn off location services for the Facebook app.

On iPhone, go to Settings > Privacy > Location Services. Find Facebook in the list and tap it. Change the setting from While Using or Always to Never. On Android, go to Settings > Apps > Facebook > Permissions > Location and select Don't Allow. After you do this, Marketplace will only use the location you manually set in your Facebook settings.

What happens when you change your location

When you change your Marketplace location, the items that appear in your feed will shift to show listings from the new area. You will start seeing items for sale near your new location and stop seeing items from your old location. The change is when ready — you do not need to refresh the app or log out and back in.

Changing your location does not delete your past listings, messages, or saved items. Buyers and sellers you have already contacted can still reach you. However, your new location will show to sellers on any new messages you send or items you list going forward. If you have already listed items for sale, your old location will still appear on those listings unless you edit each one individually.

Hide your location on individual listings

If you are selling an item and do not want your location to show to buyers, you can turn off location sharing for that specific listing. When you create a new listing, look for a toggle or checkbox that says Show Location or Share My Location. Turn it off before you publish the listing.

If you have already posted a listing with your location visible, you can edit it. Go to your listing, tap or click the three dots menu, select Edit, and toggle off the location sharing option. Save your changes. Buyers will no longer see your location on that listing, though they can still message you to ask where you are.

Troubleshoot if your location will not change

If you change your location in settings but Marketplace still shows your old location, try logging out of Facebook completely and logging back in. Close the app entirely (not just minimize it) and reopen it. On some phones, restarting the app forces it to refresh your settings.

If location services are turned on for Facebook, your phone's GPS may be overriding your manual location setting. Turn off location services for the Facebook app as described above, then try changing your location again in settings. If you are using a web browser, clear your browser cache and cookies, then log back into Facebook.com and update your location. If the problem continues, try a different browser or device to see if the issue is specific to that device.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does changing my Marketplace location change my profile location too?

No. Marketplace location and profile location are separate settings in Facebook. You can change one without affecting the other. If you want both to show the same place, you will need to update both settings separately through your account settings.

Can sellers see my exact address or just my city?

Sellers see the location you set in your Marketplace settings, which is usually a city or neighborhood. If you have GPS location services turned on for Facebook, your phone may also share your precise coordinates with the app, though this does not automatically show to sellers in the listing view. You can turn off location services to prevent GPS sharing.

Will changing my location affect my saved items or messages?

No. Your saved items, past messages, and conversation history stay the same when you change your location. Only new items that appear in your feed and new listings you post will use your updated location.

What if I travel and want to change my location temporarily?

You can change your location in settings whenever you travel. Just update it to your temporary location, and Marketplace will show items near where you are. When you return home, change it back. There is no limit to how many times you can change your location.

Why does my location keep changing back to my old city?

If location services are turned on for Facebook, your phone's GPS is likely resetting your location automatically. Turn off location services for the Facebook app in your phone's settings, then manually set your location in Facebook settings. This prevents GPS from overriding your choice.