Getting started on Airbnb
Getting started on Airbnb
Whether you want to book a dream stay away from home or host an Airbnb Experience in your own backyard, here’s how Airbnb works for you—as a Host or a guest. Let’s start with the basics and go from there. 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
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…