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How does SpareRoom work?
SpareRoom is a platform that connects people who have a spare room to rent with people looking for a room to live in. It is free to use for both sides. Two...
What is the cost to use this website?
SpareRoom is currently free for everyone — both hosts and guests. There are no listing fees, no subscription charges, and no commission taken from any...
How can I register?
Registering is free and takes just a few minutes. Once registered, you can create room listings as a host, post room wanted ads as a guest, or do both — there...
How do I create a room listing?
Creating a listing on SpareRoom is free and takes around five minutes. Your listing will appear in search results once it is active. Before you start You will...
How do I search for a room?
Searching for a room on SpareRoom is straightforward. Enter a suburb or city on the home page to see all available listings in that area. Rooms and Flatmates...
I cannot login
If you are having trouble logging in, work through the steps below to identify and fix the problem. Problem 1 — You have not activated your account You must...
I cannot find my listing
If your listing is not appearing in search results, work through the checks below. Check 1 — Can you log in? If you cannot log in, your account may have been...
How do I verify my phone number?
Verifying your phone number confirms it belongs to you and allows you to display it on your listing. You will receive a verification code by SMS. If your phone...
How do I change my email address?
You can update your email address at any time from your profile. After saving, you will need to verify the new address before you can log in with it. Steps to...
How do I reset my password?
If you have forgotten your password and cannot log in, you can request a password reset by email. Step 1 — Go to the login page Go to /login or click Log in...
