Verifying Your Identity

Confirm your email and phone so you can post listings and message other members.

3 min read Getting Started

Email verification stops bots and scammers and protects every member. You cannot post listings or send messages until you confirm your email.

  1. Confirm the email we sent you
  2. Done — full access unlocked

Email verification

When you sign up, we email you a confirmation link. Click it to verify. The link expires after 24 hours — if it expires, request a new one from the verification screen.

Email not arriving?

  • Check your spam or junk folder.
  • Add no-reply@americanguntrader.com to your contacts.
  • If you use Gmail, drag one of our emails out of Spam into your Inbox to allowlist us.
  • Still nothing? See email delivery problems.

Why we require verification

Unverified accounts are the source of most scam attempts. Requiring email verification keeps the marketplace clean for everyone.

Phone number (optional)

A US mobile number is not required to use the platform. Add one in Settings → Basic if you want to share your phone safely in one-on-one messages after it is verified.

See Sharing My Contact Details for how contact sharing works and why typing phone numbers in chat is blocked.

Common questions

Why do I have to verify my email?
Email verification cuts down on spam and bot accounts and protects buyers and sellers from scams. You need a verified email to post listings and send messages.
My verification email never arrived. What now?
Check your spam folder, allowlist messages from americanguntrader.com, then request a resend from the verification screen.
How do I add a phone number for contact sharing?
Phone is optional. Add a US mobile in Settings → Basic or at signup, then use Share contact in one-on-one messages once it shows Verified. See Sharing My Contact Details in the Help Center.

Your Account at a Glance

A quick tour of what you can do as a member: post guns for sale, send messages, place bids, and manage your settings.

2 min

Completing Your Profile

Add a photo, bio, and contact info so other members can trust you and reach you faster.

3 min

FFL vs Private Seller

The difference between a licensed dealer and a private seller — and which one you are on the platform.

4 min
Field brief
Quick read

How do you Verifying Your Identity?

American Gun Trader Help Center

Gunny, American Gun Trader's happy eagle copilot

This Help Center article explains Verifying Your Identity step by step for American Gun Trader users — private sellers, buyers, and verified FFL dealers.

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How do you Verifying Your Identity? This Help Center article explains Verifying Your Identity step by step for American Gun Trader users — private sellers, buyers, and verified FFL dealers. Follow the instructions in the body to complete the task inside your account without sharing passwords or payment details in public channels. When a task touches firearm transfers, confirm federal, state, and local rules separately using our state law guides and how-to pillars. American Gun Trader provides moderated messaging and hand-reviewed listings, but users remain responsible for lawful compliance on every sale. If the screenshots or menu labels differ slightly after a platform update, the underlying workflow usually remains the same — contact support from your account if you are stuck. Listings are reviewed before they go live and messaging is moderated to reduce scams.