Getting Started

Create Your Account, Profile, and First Listing

Safety Tips

Stay safe by using our in-site Message Center, scheduling video calls before meeting in person, asking detailed questions, and researching potential roommates online.

Verifying Your Account

Complete email, phone, and optional ID verification to earn trust badges on your profile. Email and phone verification are required; ID verification is recommended.

Need a Room or Roommate? Check This Out for Some Great Ideas!

Looking for a room? Perfect your Roommates.com profile with detailed preferences, a great bio, and photos to attract more Matches and find your ideal roommate.

Welcome to the New & Improved Roommates.com!

Roommates.com now features a modern mobile-friendly design, improved navigation menus, enhanced search filters, and a streamlined user experience across all devices.

Create A Listing

Create an I Have a Room or I Need a Room listing on Roommates.com to start receiving Matches and message potential roommates through the site.

Create/Edit Your Profile

Set up your Roommates.com profile by uploading a photo, selecting your gender identity, and entering your birth date. Edit your profile anytime from the menu.

What is Roommates.com?

Since 2001, Roommates.com has helped millions find compatible roommates using its Perfect Match system, which pairs users based on mutual living preferences and needs.

Have a Room for a Roommate? Check This Out for Some Great Ideas!

Renting out a room? Write a descriptive listing highlighting amenities and neighborhood perks on Roommates.com to attract your ideal roommate match.

Legal ID Verification Information

Roommates.com partners with iDenfy for secure ID verification using your government-issued photo ID. A free second attempt is provided if the first fails.