Facebook Dating is a feature in the Facebook app that allows users to create a dating profile. And communicate with other Facebook users who have also selected the dating feature. The usage is quite similar to Tinder.
Since Facebook Dating uses the information and preferences on a user’s dating profile. And the activity on Facebook to suggest potential matches. Users can view and like or comment on other users’ dating profiles, and if both users show interest, they can start a conversation.
How to start using Facebook Dating?
To start using Facebook Dating, you must be at least 18 and have the Facebook app installed. Then you need to follow these steps:
- Open the Facebook app.
- Then open the Menu section and select Dating.
- Click the Get Started button.
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- Then you must build your profile, fill in all the items, and enter your name, age, gender, city, and university.
- Then specify who you want to meet, a woman, a man, or everyone.
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- Also, agree to the terms of use and specify your location.
- Select your height and indicate if you have children.
- Then you need to select a photo and click Next.
- To complete your registration, you need to click on Confirm.
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Then after these steps, you will be able to choose a couple. You can also skip these settings and fill them in later if needed. But this information can be necessary to find a person of interest.
How to customize Facebook Dating?
You can customize your Facebook Dating profile and preferences using the following steps:
- Open the Facebook app and tap the three horizontal lines in the bottom corner.
- Scroll down and tap on “Dating”.
- Tap on “Edit” in the top-right corner of your dating profile.
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- In the settings section, you can customize the “Ideal match” and “General” sections.
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- In the “Ideal match” section, the following options are available:
- Distance from you( You must specify how far away your potential partner can be)
- Gender
- Age
- Height
- Languages spoken
- Education levels
- Their children
- Religious views
- In the “General” section, the following options are available:
- Add Instagram
- Share the service with friends
- Account settings (notifications, privacy settings, pause or delete profile)
From here, you can customize various aspects of your dating profile, including your photos, bio, and interests. You can also answer questions about your personality and preferences and select a variety of prompts to help other users learn more about you. If you have linked your Instagram account to your dating profile, you can choose which Instagram photos to display.
How to delete a Facebook dating profile?
If you want to delete your Facebook Dating profile, follow these steps:
- Open the Facebook app and tap the three horizontal lines in the bottom corner.
- Tap on “Dating”.
- Tap on the “Settings” icon in the top-right corner.
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- Scroll down and tap on “General.”
- Tap on “Delete Profile.”
- Confirm action.
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Once you delete your Facebook Dating profile, your profile information, messages, and activity will be deleted and cannot be retrieved. However, your regular Facebook profile and activity will not be affected, and you can still use the Facebook app as usual. If you want to return after removal, you must wait about a week. This option will only be available after a period of time.
My experience with Facebook Dating
Before I start describing my experience, you should know that I do not like such services for several reasons. So I have some complaints.
To begin with, it is worth highlighting that Facebook Dating is quite easy to use. This is important, considering many Facebook features are confusing and take a while to figure out. This was not the case with Facebook Dating; the interface is simple and straightforward.
The algorithm of use is very similar to Tinder. You have to swipe left to skip or right to like. This is why Facebook Dating is weak for me. Because it has limited features. Compared to some other dating apps, Facebook Dating has fewer features and customization options.
Facebook Dating is still relatively new, so there may be fewer users than in more well-known dating apps.
If you want to experiment and are comfortable with this kind of communication, Facebook Dating might not be the worst option.
Here are a few additional tips for using Facebook Dating:
- Take the time to complete your profile with accurate information, as this will help you find compatible matches.
- Use the Secret Crush feature to indicate interest in people you know on Facebook or Instagram.
- Connect your Instagram account to your Facebook Dating profile to show off more photos and share your interests.
- Use the “Interested” button to indicate interest in someone before starting a conversation.
- Be respectful and mindful of other users, and report any suspicious activity to Facebook’s support team.
Overall, Facebook Dating works like many other dating apps, focusing on helping you connect with potential matches based on shared interests and preferences. So you can always try and make a connection with someone. And if not, then look for another app.