Facebook is more social than ever now, if you use Marketplace but items available are far from your location, here’s how to change Facebook Marketplace settings to local only.
If you want to see items that are available in your location, you can easily change them via the Marketplace settings without using a VPN or GPS location service.
Once you change your Facebook Marketplace location it won’t apply to your Facebook profile, you’ll be able to enter your location manually from the location filters.
In this article, you’ll learn how to change Facebook Marketplace location. You’ll be able to set the Marketplace to only show stuff from around your location.
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Why Change Your Facebook Marketplace Location?
Because it’s just easier to get something you bought around your city than from another country.
One of the reasons people are changing their Facebook Marketplace is because they want to see if the product is available around their location so that they can get it fast without any high shipping cost.
Another reason, why people change Marketplace location is because they’re looking for a specific product they want to purchase.
Not all products are available everywhere, you’ll see some products on the U.S market that you’re actively looking for, but aren’t in Canada or the U.k.
So if you want to purchase from people around your Country, State, or City and pay in your local currency, this is the more reason to change the Facebook Marketplace settings location.
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How To Change Facebook Marketplace To Local Only
If you want to change your location on Facebook Marketplace manually, you can easily do it from the Marketplace settings.
From The Facebook Page Mobile App/Lite
If you’re using Marketplace from the Facebook app on your Android or iPhone device, you can easily change the location settings to local only.
Change Location Via Location Icon
Open Facebook > Tap the Marketplace icon on the toolbar > Tap on the location icon [this may have a location already, likely your city] > Select location and Apply.
Step 1: Open Facebook App
Open the Facebook app on your iPhone or Android device, and go to the Marketplace section from the toolbar.
On Android, you’ll see the toolbar at the top, tap on the Marketplace icon. For iPhone, the toolbar is located at the bottom, tap on the Marketplace icon.
Step 2: Tap The Location Icon
From the Marketplace home screen, on the Today’s Picks section, tap on the location icon, this may show your current location.
Step 3: Set New Location
Now, you’ll be able to set a new location for the marketplace and see items based on the location you’ve chosen. You can reduce the size to see more local listings around you.
Use a custom radius to allow the marketplace to show you items within a specific distance. You can increase or decrease it, after you’ve marked your spot, tap on Apply.
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See Items Via Local Listings
Open Facebook > Tap the Marketplace icon on the toolbar > Tap Categories at the top right > Then tap on Local Listings.
Step 1: Open Facebook App
Open the Facebook app on your iPhone or Android device, and go to the Marketplace section from the toolbar.
On Android, you’ll see the toolbar at the top, tap on the Marketplace icon. For iPhone, the toolbar is located at the bottom, tap on the Marketplace icon.
Step 2: Tap Categories
Tap on Categories at the top right of the Marketplace screen. Then on the next page tap on Local Listings.
You’ll see all the items that are listed locally in your location, you can browse through them. If you’re looking for a specific product, you can search.
After you’ve changed the Marketplace location to your current location, you can search for any items and you’ll see the ones available in your location.
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From The Facebook Page Desktop [Web]
If you’re using your computer, be it Mac, Windows PC, Linux, Chromebook, etc you’ll be able to change your location on Facebook Marketplace.
Change Location Via Location Icon
Open Facebook > Click the Marketplace icon on the toolbar > Click on the location icon [this may have a location already, likely your city] > Select location and Apply.
Step 1: Open Facebook Web
Open your web browser on your computer and open the Facebook web, and click on the Marketplace icon from the toolbar.
Step 2: Click The Location Icon
From the Marketplace home screen, click on the location icon, this may show your current location.
Step 3: Set New Location
Now, you’ll be able to set new locations for the marketplace and see items based on the location you’ve chosen. You can reduce the size to see more local listings around you.
Use a custom radius to allow the marketplace to show you items within a specific distance. You can increase or decrease it, after you’ve marked your spot, and clicked on Apply.
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See Items Via Local Listings
Open Facebook > Click the Marketplace icon on the toolbar > Click Categories at the top right > Then click on Local Listings.
Step 1: Open Facebook Web
Open your web browser on your computer and open the Facebook web, and click on the Marketplace icon from the toolbar.
Step 2: Click On Categories
Click on Categories at the top right of the Marketplace screen. Then on the next page click on Local Listings.
You’ll see all the items that are listed locally in your location, you can browse through the item. If you’re looking for a specific product, you can search.
After you’ve changed the Marketplace location to your current location, you can search for any items and you’ll see the ones available in your location.
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Do I Need a VPN To Change My Facebook Marketplace Location?
No, you don’t need a VPN to change your Facebook Marketplace location. Since Facebook allowed you to easily switch to locations where items are selling, it’ll be very much safe and easy to use the built-in settings.
Conclusion
Facebook Marketplace is becoming one of the places to buy household and other categories that you may be interested in.
If you’re seeing items that are not in your location, items that don’t offer free shipping or can’t ship to your location.
You can choose to change your marketplace location settings to local only so that you’ll be able to see items around your location.
The steps to change the location it quite simple, as Facebook keeps redesigning and changing where settings are located.
You’ll immediately find the location settings at the top right of the Marketplace section. On the right side of the Today’s Picks title, tap on the location icon to change the marketplace location.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I sell on Facebook Marketplace locally only?
Yes, you can sell on Facebook Marketplace locally only without selling for everyone on the app. You can choose to sell for only your country, state, or city.
How do I change my Marketplace settings on Facebook?
To change your Marketplace Settings, tap on the Marketplace icon, tap on the profile icon at the top right, and tap on Settings [gear icon] at the top right. Now you can change the Marketplace Settings.
