How to Activate and Use Facebook Dating

You may start finding matches by following the instructions in this article on how to activate and use the Facebook Dating app for iOS and Android.

To use the dating app, you must have a functioning Facebook account and be at least 18 years old. However, Facebook doesn’t require you to create a new dating page because it makes suggestions for potential matches based on your current profile’s information and common interests.

Use Facebook Dating by starting with these steps:

1. Open the Facebook app and tap Menu (three lines) in the upper or lower-right corner. (Menu location varies by the mobile platform.)

2. Tap Dating.

3. Tap Get Started. Follow the prompts to set up your dating profile.

4. After you share your location and choose a photo, your dating profile will be generated using information from your Facebook account.

   Enhance your Facebook Dating profile by including more details, images, and even Instagram posts. Once you’re pleased, press Done.

   What to Know About Using Facebook Dating

   Furthermore, individuals who have Facebook Dating turned on will be given your profile recommendations. Similar to Bumble and Tinder, Facebook’s dating function prevents you from messaging other users unless both of you have expressed interest in one another.

   You should complete your regular Facebook profile as much as possible as the dating feature pulls information from it. The Facebook mobile app already has the feature; there is no separate Facebook Dating app or Facebook Dating website.
   Your regular Facebook profile does not display the images and other content you share with Facebook Dating. Your Facebook Messenger discussions are kept separate from those you have on Facebook Dating.

   After matching with someone on Facebook Dating, you can still view their dating profile even if you later become friends on Facebook.

   One by one, the app will start recommending profiles. You can view your recommendations at any moment by visiting the Dating area of the Facebook app.

   When using Facebook Dating, you can do the following five things:

   • Tap the heart on a user’s profile to let them know you like them, or tap the X to pass. If they like you back, you can start a conversation.
   • If someone else likes your profile, you’ll receive a notification. Tap the heart on their profile to like them back so that you can send a direct message.
   • You can view your matches and conversations by tapping Matches at the top of the app.
   • Scroll to the bottom of your profile and tap Answer a Question to answer random questions that will help Facebook improve your match suggestions.
   • You can also add photos and share Instagram posts at the bottom of your profile page.