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How to book an Airbnb on a computer or mobile device in 4 simple steps

Written by Steven John
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You can book an Airbnb from a list of available options on your computer or mobile device. Shutterstock
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Whether you are using the mobile Airbnb app or the company's website via computer, the process of booking an Airbnb is blissfully simple, especially compared to the often-laborious work of booking a hotel online or even over the phone.

If you are new to Airbnb, the first step of the process is to create your user account and fill in your profile. Be prepared to share a picture for your profile, register a credit card, add some personal information, and enter your email, phone number, and the details from a government ID.

Then, you are all set to book an Airbnb. Here's how. 

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How to book an Airbnb 

1. Tap open the Airbnb app on your mobile device or proceed to the website on your computer.

2. Enter the name of the city and state (or province or country) into the search bar at the top of the screen.

3. Tap or click the "Dates" and "Guests" buttons to enter the appropriate information and save when finished. 

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Setting the parameters of your stay before you search for properties will save you lots of time, so note your dates, number of guests, budget, and so forth before you begin searching for properties.  Steven John/Business Insider

4. You can now start searching through properties that meet your criteria. Once you find one, tap or click on it and read through the listing carefully. Don't hesitate to use the "Contact host" button if you have questions, but once you're set on a place, click or tap "Reserve."

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Hosts have the right not to accept your booking or even to cancel a scheduled stay if they become uncomfortable with you, so keep your profile accurate and make sure to be the best guest you can be.  Steven John/Business Insider

You will have a chance to review the details, and then confirm the booking request by hitting "Reserve" again. The host now has 24 hours to confirm your stay.

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Steven John has been a freelance writer for more than a dozen years and has been a regular contributor to Business Insider since 2017. His work includes a focus on the tech world, covering companies including Apple, Microsoft, Meta, Google, and others. He also reviews restaurants, shares how-to cooking articles, and writes general interest pieces.Steven also writes for publications including Architectural Digest, The Daily Beast, Forbes, and more. In the past, he also wrote for New York Magazine, Mashed, U.S. News & World Report and other outlets. He runs his own outdoor lifestyle site, Dad Gear Review, and co-hosts the Fact Trekkers podcast with his son. He has had two novels published, Three A.M. and Outrider. He graduated from Emerson College with a degree in communications focused on filmmaking.He is an avid outdoorsman and can be frequently found in a kayak or on a mountain trail, often with his family along for the adventure.Expertise:Tech industryTech hardwareOutdoorsCookingRestaurantsDIYPopular articles:Microsoft: A history of the software giant co-founded by Bill Gates, its products and services, jobs, layoffs, and moreYouTube is a major entertainment force. Here's the platform's history, plus how to create a channel and upload videos.Inside the life and career of Bill Gates, the Microsoft co-founder, billionaire, and philanthropistTim Cook net worth: How the Apple leader earns and spends his moneyBecoming an Amazon seller is a simple process. Here's what's involved, plus how you make money and get paid.