Can't access Craigslist: troubleshooting instructions
If craigslist.org is UP on our checker but you still cannot browse it, try the browser and DNS solutions below. The outage is likely local to your network or device.
Browser-related problems
- Force a full refresh with Ctrl+F5 (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+Shift+R (Mac) in Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Safari.
- Try alternate URLs such as craigslist.org, www.craigslist.org, or the official mobile app if available.
- Clear temporary cache and cookies so your browser loads the latest version of the page.
Fix DNS problems
- A Domain Name System (DNS) maps memorable names like craigslist.org to IP addresses (for example 192.0.2.1), like a phone book for websites. Your ISP usually provides this service.
- Clear your local DNS cache so you pick up the latest records from your ISP. On Windows open Command Prompt and run ipconfig /flushdns.
- If the site works on mobile data or another network but not on your PC, switch to a public DNS such as OpenDNS or Google Public DNS.
How to set up OpenDNS or Google DNS
- How to set up OpenDNS or Google DNS on Windows 11
- How to set up OpenDNS or Google DNS on Windows 10
- How to set up OpenDNS or Google DNS on Windows 8
- How to set up OpenDNS or Google DNS on Windows 7
- How to set up OpenDNS or Google DNS on Windows Vista
- How to set up OpenDNS or Google DNS on Windows XP
- How to set up OpenDNS or Google DNS on macOS
- How to set up OpenDNS or Google DNS on Ubuntu / Debian
- How to set up OpenDNS or Google DNS on Fedora / RHEL
- How to set up OpenDNS or Google DNS on Android
- How to set up OpenDNS or Google DNS on iPhone & iPad
- How to set up OpenDNS or Google DNS on ChromeOS
- How to set up OpenDNS or Google DNS on your router