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User guide

How it works

Coloka works in 3 simple steps — whether you're searching, posting or working as a broker.

For tenants

🔍 Find my next home

1

Create your account

Free signup in 2 minutes. Pick 'Tenant' as your role. No credit card needed.

2

Filter and explore

City, price, type, bedrooms, furnished or not. Save favorites to find them fast.

3

Chat and sign

Reach the owner through the built-in secure chat. Visit, negotiate, sign in person or online.

Create my tenant account 🔍 Browse listings
For owners

🏠 Publish my listing

1

Create your owner account

Pick the 'Owner' role at signup. If you're already on Coloka as a tenant, request a role change from your profile.

2

Post your listing

Photos, description, price, availability. 5 minutes is enough. Reviewed by an admin within 24h.

3

Reply to candidates

Receive messages from interested tenants right in the Coloka chat. No commissions. No agency fees.

Create my owner account 📝 Post a listing
For subletters

🛏️ Sublet during summer or an internship

Going on internship, traveling, or on exchange? Coloka lets you sublet as easily as an owner posts a listing. Pick 'Subletter' at signup, follow the 3 same steps as owners, and set a fixed period (June–August, September–December, etc.).

For professionals

🛡️ Get my profile verified

1

Sign up as a broker

Choose the professional role during signup, then provide the number and credential requested in the form.

2

Manual verification

Our team reviews the submitted information and credentials within 24 to 48 hours. No professional profile is self-verified.

3

Trust badge

Once verified, your profile displays a verified professional badge so users can identify your status.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Coloka really free?

Yes, 100%. Tenants and owners use Coloka with no signup fees, no commissions, no subscriptions. We don't sell your data either.

How do you ensure listings are authentic?

Every listing is reviewed by our team before going live (within 24 hours). Professional credentials are checked, and you can report a suspicious listing from its page.

Can I delete my data?

Yes, directly from your profile. The request starts deletion of your personal data according to the timelines in our privacy policy.

Where can I use Coloka?

Search by city to see available listings. Owners can specify a city when publishing.