Can I share my number in Airbnb chat?

No, Airbnb will automatically hide email address, phone number or any external (non-airbnb) URL link shared until the booking is confirmed.



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Handing out your actual cell phone number to an Airbnb host asking for phone number is just like handing over the keys to your apartment when a complete stranger asks you for it – and it's a risk you shouldn't take. In the best-case situation, everything goes as planned and everyone's happy.

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We protect you and the Airbnb community We'll block potentially dangerous messages that contain words or numbers that might include contact information or references to other sites, including external links. You can help.

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Safety is important, but we value your privacy too. We never review, scan, or analyze your messaging communications to send you third-party marketing messages. We don't sell reviews or analyses of these communications.

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For everyone's security, you should always communicate through Airbnb. We keep your info secure, and we never share your email, even with your Host or guest after you have a confirmed reservation. If anyone sends you a message on Airbnb, you'll get an email notification at the address you used to sign up.

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Airbnb requires a phone number to verify your identity and to protect the security of your account.

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Whereas, instead of deleting your Airbnb account, you can update your information. For example, to change your Airbnb telephone number you can update it from your profile information section and verify your new phone number easily.

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It's up to you, as the Host, to decide if you can accommodate any extra people. If guests show up with extra people, you have the right to turn them away.

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Before you book, a Host will only be shown your first name and identity verification status. Your full name and profile photo will be shared with the Host after your booking is confirmed.

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Setting up a communication strategy
  1. Download the Airbnb app to your phone and turn on notifications. You can receive notifications via text, email, or directly from the app.
  2. Use quick replies. ...
  3. Try scheduled messages. ...
  4. Enlist a Co-Host to help respond to guests if you're going to be unable to monitor your phone or email.


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It is not possible to do a name-based search for a host or hostess directly via Airbnb's search function. However, guests can still find hosts through their Airbnb listings and even Google search if they have all the necessary details.

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We require listing Hosts, new Co-Hosts, and booking guests to be verified. When you book a stay or when you become a Host, we may need to verify your personal information, such as your legal name, address, phone number, and other contact details.

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If a host's account gets hacked, your passport details could be misused, which could lead to identity theft or even fraud. If an Airbnb host asks you for passport details, you have the right to refuse to provide this information.

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Plenty of hosts and guests use texts or phone calls for things like you did. Guest sounds like a jerk, to respond like that to a generous offer. I use almost exclusively texts after reservation is confirmed and I get their number. I have never had a guest that requested to stay on platform messaging.

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Tips to avoid Airbnb scams
  1. Check your host's profile and look for anything odd, like requests to use payment systems outside Airbnb.
  2. Confirm you're renting a legal listing by using a reverse image search.
  3. Always remain on the Airbnb app or website when communicating with your host.


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If guests want visitors who stay overnight, they must also ask in advance, and pay the extra person fee. I charge this via an Airbnb request for payment. Most happily pay it, because it's not a lot.

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For everyone's security, you should always communicate through Airbnb. We keep your info secure, and we never share your email, even with your Host or guest after you have a confirmed reservation.

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You can also customize how your listing is shown on the map to be more general or specific in public search results. But for safety and convenience, always provide confirmed guests with your listing's exact address and map location.

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