How do I sign up for UrbanSitter as a sitter?

As a sitter, you can easily sign up for UrbanSitter using your Facebook account, Google account, or email address. Utilizing Google to sign up for UrbanSitter makes it simple and secure, and signing up via Facebook allows you to meet families and find babysitting jobs through your extended social network and (coming soon with Google, too!). It's free to sign up!

We only access basic account information including name, email address, profile photo, and social connections (Facebook only). We respect your privacy and do not post anything to your accounts without your permission.

Want the benefits of LinkedIn, too? No problem! Once you register, you can easily connect your Facebook and LinkedIn account to your sitter profile to help you broaden your network of local parents and sitter friends. To do so, navigate to your Account Settings page and scroll to 'Social Connections'.

Here's what signing up for UrbanSitter looks like on the UrbanSitter website, iPhone app, Android app, and a mobile web browser:

Web

Click 'Sign Up' in the top right corner, then select the first option 'FIND JOBS' to begin creating your sitter account! 

Or, click the green 'Apply to Jobs' button to get started.

Then enter your birthday (you must be at least 16 years old) and connect your Facebook or Google account to sign up, or via email your email address:

iPhone App

Android App

Mobile Web 

Ready to get started as an UrbanSitter? Click here!

Accidentally signed up as a parent? No worries! Please reach out directly to support@urbansitter.com letting us know, and we'd be happy to update your account. Feel free to title the subject of your message ‘Accidental account type sign up’ so you can become a sitter as soon as possible! For more information, feel free to check out our other FAQ: I Accidentally Signed Up As A Parent When I Meant To Sign Up As A Sitter! (And Vice Versa)