Getting started with Airbnb
Getting started with Airbnb
Whether you want to book a dream stay away from home or host an Airbnb Experience in your own backyard, here’s important info to help you smoothly navigate how Airbnb works when you first join either as a Host or a guest. Welcome to the community!
- How-to
About Airbnb: What it is and how it works
You can host anything, anywhere, so guests can enjoy everything, everywhere. - How-to
Creating an account
Signing up is free – use your email address, phone number, Facebook or Google account, or Apple ID. - How-to
Booking a trip: what to do if you’re new
Learn about Airbnb’s booking process, how to confirm your reservation, special offers direct from a Host, and more. - How-to
Retired article 2818: How to submit your ID
You can confirm your identity with either your legal name and address, or a photo of a government ID. - How-to
All the ways to host on Airbnb
It's free to sign up to host a place to stay or an Airbnb experience, such as classes, tours, or music events. Learn about our quality stand… - How-to
How to read and send messages
You must be logged in to your Airbnb account to read or send messages. You can click or tap on a message thread to read existing messages or…