{"id":2479,"date":"2026-02-01T10:31:03","date_gmt":"2026-02-01T10:31:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/?post_type=manual_kb&#038;p=2479"},"modified":"2026-02-01T11:56:40","modified_gmt":"2026-02-01T11:56:40","slug":"how-to-create-a-free-account-on-markto-ch","status":"publish","type":"manual_kb","link":"https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/it\/knowledgebase\/how-to-create-a-free-account-on-markto-ch\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Create a Free Account on markto.ch"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How to Create a Free Account on markto.ch<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Creating a free account on markto.ch gives you full access to the platform\u2019s best features: posting your own ads at no cost (for private users), saving favorite listings, sending direct messages, managing your ads, and enjoying personalized local browsing. Registration is quick, secure, and completely free for individuals. While you can browse some ads without signing in, posting ads or contacting other users requires an account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Follow these simple steps to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 1: Visit the markto.ch Website<\/strong><br>Open your browser and go to https:\/\/www.markto.ch.<br>The homepage displays the latest ads, popular categories, and nearby cities or regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 2: Find the Registration Button<\/strong><br>Look in the top-right corner of the page for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cRegister\u201d or \u201cCreate Account\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Or click \u201cLog In\u201d and then select the option for \u201cNot registered yet? Register\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may also see the registration prompt automatically when you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Try to post a new ad<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click \u201cContact\u201d on any listing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attempt to save a listing to favorites<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 3: Complete the Registration Form<\/strong><br>On the registration page, enter the following information:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Email address<\/strong> (this will be your login \u2013 use a valid email you can access)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Password<\/strong> (create a strong password, usually at least 8 characters long)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Phone number<\/strong> (a Swiss mobile number is recommended for quick verification)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optional \/ later: Your full name, preferred city or postal code<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Make sure to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check the box to agree to the <strong>Termini di utilizzo<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check the box to agree to the <strong>politica sulla riservatezza<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then click <strong>Register<\/strong> or <strong>Create Account<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 4: Verify Your Account<\/strong><br>Right after submitting the form, you will receive:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A text message (SMS) with a 6-digit verification code<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Possibly an email confirmation link or code (check your inbox and spam\/junk folder)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enter the code from the SMS on the verification screen.<br>Once confirmed, your account is fully activated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 5: Set Up Your Profile (Recommended)<\/strong><br>After verification, sign in and go to your account area (usually shown as \u201cMy Account\u201d or your profile icon).<br>Take a moment to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Upload a profile picture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set your default location (city, region, or postal code in Switzerland)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add any extra details (name visibility, short bio, notification preferences)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A complete profile builds trust, improves local matching, and is required if you later want to apply for Trusted Seller status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Congratulations \u2013 Your Account Is Ready!<\/strong><br>You can now:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Post unlimited free private ads<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Browse with location-based filters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Message buyers and sellers directly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Save listings to your favorites<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manage all your ads in one place<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Quick Tips<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use a real Swiss phone number (+41 prefix) for the fastest verification code delivery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose a strong, unique password and keep it safe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Businesses or frequent sellers can explore paid \u201cefficient\u201d promotion options after registration (private use remains 100% free).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The entire process works smoothly on mobile phones and tablets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Troubleshooting<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cEmail already in use\u201d? \u2192 Try signing in or use a different email address.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No text message received? \u2192 Request the code again, check your signal strength, confirm the phone number format, or use email verification if available.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Form won\u2019t submit? \u2192 Make sure all required fields are filled and the agreement boxes are checked.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Next Recommended Articles<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How to Log In to Your markto.ch Account<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Editing Your Basic Profile Information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to Create Your First Listing on markto.ch<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Welcome to markto.ch \u2013 start discovering and posting great local deals today!<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","format":"standard","manualknowledgebasecat":[69],"manual_kb_tag":[],"class_list":["post-2479","manual_kb","type-manual_kb","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","manualknowledgebasecat-getting-started-with-your-account"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb\/2479","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/manual_kb"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb\/2479\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2492,"href":"https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb\/2479\/revisions\/2492"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2479"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"manualknowledgebasecat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manualknowledgebasecat?post=2479"},{"taxonomy":"manual_kb_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb_tag?post=2479"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}