Link Your School Email (CribWise Policy)
CribWise requires university students to verify their school email to access certain features. Here's everything you need to know.
Why We Require School Email Verification
Safety & Trust
- ✅ Confirms you're a real student
- ✅ Reduces fraud and fake accounts
- ✅ Creates trusted student community
- ✅ Protects property listings
Access to Benefits
- ✅ Student-only housing listings
- ✅ Verified student marketplace
- ✅ Campus-specific groups
- ✅ Student discounts
- ✅ Priority support
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When to Link Your Email
Timeline
Before Admission:
- ❌ Not available yet
- ⏳ Create account with personal email
- ⏳ Browse general listings
After Admission Letter:
- ⏳ Waiting for school email
- ✅ Can start searching
- ⚠️ Limited access
After Registration:
- ✅ School email assigned
- ✅ Link immediately
- ✅ Full access unlocked
Best Time: Within first week of getting school email
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How to Get Your School Email
Most Nigerian Universities
Email Format:
- firstname.lastname@[school].edu.ng
- matricnumber@[school].edu.ng
- username@[school].edu.ng
Where to Get It:
1. During Physical Clearance
- ICT unit creates email
- Receive login credentials
- Via SMS or printed slip
2. University Portal
- Log into student portal
- Look for "Email Services"
- Follow activation instructions
3. ICT/Computer Center
- Visit university ICT center
- Bring student ID card
- Request email activation
- May cost ₦500 - ₦1,000
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Accepted Email Domains
✅ Verified Universities
CribWise accepts emails from all NUC-recognized institutions:
Federal Universities:
- unilag.edu.ng
- ui.edu.ng
- unn.edu.ng
- oauife.edu.ng
- abu.edu.ng
- uniben.edu.ng
- And 40+ more
State Universities:
- lasu.edu.ng
- eksu.edu.ng
- lautech.edu.ng
- aaua.edu.ng
- And 50+ more
Private Universities:
- covenantuniversity.edu.ng
- babcock.edu.ng
- biu.edu.ng
- And 100+ more
Not Sure?
- Try linking - we'll let you know
- Contact support with school name
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How to Link Your Email
Step-by-Step
1. Log Into CribWise
- Go to cribwise.com
- Sign in to account
2. Navigate to Settings
- Click profile icon
- Select "Account Settings"
- Click "Email Verification"
3. Add School Email
- Enter university email
- Double-check spelling
- Click "Send Verification Code"
4. Check School Email
- Open school email inbox
- Look for CribWise email
- Subject: "Verify Your Student Email"
- Check spam if not in inbox
5. Enter Code
- Copy 6-digit code
- Return to CribWise
- Paste code
- Click "Verify"
6. Confirmation
- ✅ Green checkmark appears
- ✅ "Verified Student" badge added
- ✅ Full access unlocked
Time Required: 5-10 minutes
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What If You Don't Link?
Limited Access
You CAN:
- ✅ Browse general listings
- ✅ Read reviews
- ✅ Save favorites
- ✅ Use basic search
You CANNOT:
- ❌ Access student-only listings
- ❌ Message property owners directly
- ❌ Post in marketplace
- ❌ Join campus communities
- ❌ Get student discounts
- ❌ Book student-exclusive properties
Your Profile Shows:
- 🚫 "Unverified" status
- 🚫 Reduced trust score
- 🚫 Limited visibility
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Troubleshooting
"I haven't received the email"
Check:
1. Spam/Junk folder
2. Email spelling (typos?)
3. Email quota (not full?)
4. Wait 5-10 minutes, resend
Still not working:
- Try different browser
- Clear browser cache
- Contact support
"My school email isn't working"
Email Not Active?
- Contact university ICT center
- Bring student ID
- Ask for activation
- May need to pay fees first
"Domain not recognized"
Solution:
1. Confirm email ends in .edu.ng
2. If yes, contact support
3. Provide: School name, email, student ID photo
4. We'll verify and add (24-48 hours)
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Privacy & Security
What We Do With Your Email
We ONLY use it to:
- ✅ Verify you're a student
- ✅ Add "Verified Student" badge
- ✅ Send platform updates (optional)
- ✅ Contact for account matters
We DO NOT:
- ❌ Share with third parties
- ❌ Sell your data
- ❌ Send spam
- ❌ Access email content
You Control:
- ✅ Unlink anytime
- ✅ Control notifications
- ✅ Choose profile visibility
- ✅ Delete account and data
Privacy policy: cribwise.com/privacy
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After Verification
What Changes?
Your Profile:
- 🎓 "Verified Student" badge
- 🟢 Green checkmark
- ⭐ Higher trust score
- 📍 Campus affiliation shown
Your Access:
- 🏠 Student-only listings
- 💬 Direct messaging
- 🛍️ Campus marketplace
- 👥 Campus groups
- 🎯 Better search results
- 💰 Exclusive deals
Benefits:
- Priority in applications
- Landlords know you're verified
- Connect with schoolmates
- Better support
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For Prospective Students
Don't Have Email Yet?
You Can:
- Create account with personal email
- Browse housing near school
- Save favorite listings
- Mark as "Incoming Student"
Once Admitted:
- Link school email immediately
- Update profile status
- Full access granted
Timeline:
- Admission → Save favorites
- Registration → Get school email
- Activation → Link to CribWise
- Full access → Find housing!
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Landlord Perspective
Why Landlords Prefer Verified Students
Trust:
- Confirmed student status
- Less likely scammers
- Easy to verify enrollment
Communication:
- Can contact through school
- University can mediate
- More accountability
Result: Verified students get faster responses!
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FAQs
Q: Is verification mandatory?
A: No, but highly recommended for full access.
Q: Can I use personal email?
A: Yes, but no "Verified Student" benefits.
Q: What if my school doesn't issue emails?
A: Contact us - we can verify using student ID.
Q: How long does verification last?
A: Duration of studies + 1 year.
Q: Can I change linked email?
A: Yes, update in settings anytime.
Q: Is my email visible?
A: No, only CribWise sees it. Others see badge only.
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Need Help?
Email Issues:
- Contact school ICT center
CribWise Verification:
- Email: support@cribwise.com
- In-app chat: 9 AM - 9 PM
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Quick Action Plan
If You're Already a Student:
- [ ] Log into school email
- [ ] Go to CribWise settings
- [ ] Add and verify email
- [ ] Update profile
- [ ] Enjoy verified benefits!
If You're Incoming:
- [ ] Create CribWise account
- [ ] Mark as "Incoming Student"
- [ ] Save favorite housing
- [ ] Wait for school email
- [ ] Link when received
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Related:
- [Find Student Housing](/properties)
- [Campus Communities](#)
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Last updated: January 2025