How to Sign Up (Customer or Expert)

Creating an account on Hire Local is quick and easy, but you need to choose your role carefully at the start:

Each account type is separate, and you must use a different email address if you want to create both.

Go to the Hire Local homepage
Click on the “Sign Up” or “Join as Customer” button.
Select “Customer” when prompted
This ensures your account is set up for posting jobs and hiring.
Fill in your details
Full name — Email address — Password — Phone number (optional at sign-up, but may be needed later)
Verify your email
You’ll receive a confirmation email. Click the link inside to activate your account.
Log in to your dashboard
From here, you can post jobs, browse expert profiles, and manage job applications.

Visit the homepage and click “Join as Expert”
Select “Expert” as your role
Full name — A different email address (not the one used for a customer account) — Password — Phone number (optional at first)
Enter your sign-up details
Like with customers, you’ll receive a verification link to activate your account.
Verify your email
Like with customers, you’ll receive a verification link to activate your account.
Complete your expert profile
Add profile picture — Write a short bio — Select your service categories — Add work samples or portfolio links — Set your hourly or fixed pricing — Choose a subscription plan to start applying to jobs

One role per account: You cannot switch between Customer and Expert roles inside a single account.
Use a separate email for each role if you need both.
Make sure your profile is complete — customers are more likely to hire experts with photos, reviews, and detailed descriptions.