• Click the Marketplace icon on the main menu of the Facebook app or website to access the Facebook Marketplace.
• Try logging out of Facebook and then back in to see Marketplace. Or reinstall the app.
• Facebook Marketplace is available only to those aged 18 or older living in countries that support it.
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Facebook Marketplace allows you to sell, buy and trade items with others nearby. It's a kind of a garage sale but online. You'll find many items available for sale here, including large and small items, as well as cheap (or even free) and high-end ones.

This guide will show you how to access Facebook Marketplace from a browser or mobile app. It also includes troubleshooting tips and reasons why Marketplace might not be available. We will also discuss how to sell items on Facebook Marketplace.

How do I access the Facebook Marketplace

Accessing Facebook Marketplace is usually easy. You can access Facebook Marketplace from the Facebook website by clicking on the Marketplace icon located in the main menu on the left side.

Tap the Menu icon in the Facebook app. It looks like three horizontal lines. Then tap Marketplace. To see the complete menu, tap See more

Here are some things to try if you don't see Facebook Marketplace when you log into Facebook.

• Log out of Facebook and then log back in.
• Reinstall the Facebook app by uninstalling it.
• Your Facebook profile region can be changed to one that supports Marketplace. Edit your profile to change your current location.
• To prove to Facebook that your new Facebook account is real, you should use it frequently. You can comment on posts and share photos.
• You can visit the Facebook Marketplace website by visiting a direct URL.

How can I access Facebook Marketplace?

There are several reasons why you might not be able to access Facebook Marketplace.

• Age: Facebook Marketplace only for users over 18
• Region: Marketplace are available in 50 countries. The icon will not appear if your current location is set in a country that does not offer Facebook Marketplace.
• Device: The Facebook Marketplace is only compatible with the iPhone 5 or later models, Android and iPads.
• Age of your account: Marketplace may not be immediately available to you if you create a new account on Facebook.
• Not often used: Facebook's main Menu shows shortcuts to features you most use. The icon might disappear if you don't use Facebook Marketplace often or never.
• Revocation of access: If Marketplace is not in compliance with Facebook policies, you can lose your access.

How to Sell on Facebook Marketplace

You can sell anything on Facebook Marketplace by going to the Marketplace section.

Check out our guide to selling on Facebook Marketplace for more information on what you can sell and how to stand out.

Video: How to Use Facebook Marketplace