Can an Eviction Wreck My Credit?

A few months back, my landlord hit me with an eviction notice out of nowhere. Long story short, I lost my job, fell behind on rent, and things spiraled out of control faster than I could catch my breath.

Now, I'm scrambling to find a new place, but here's the thing that's keeping me up at night: Does an eviction mess up your credit? I've been hearing conflicting stories from friends, and I don't know who to believe. Can any of you shed some light on this for me?

I've worked hard to keep my credit score in decent shape, and the last thing I need is for this eviction to haunt me for years to come. So I wanna know does eviction show up on a credit report? If it does, any tips on how to minimize the damage?