Step 1: Get the Facebook Mobile App
The first requirement is to have the official Facebook app installed on your phone.
Go to your device’s App Store or Google Play Store.
Search for Facebook and download it.
If you already have it, make sure it’s updated to the latest version.
Facebook Dating does not work on desktop or Facebook Lite.
Step 2: Sign in to Your Facebook Account
Open the Facebook app and log in with your existing account. If you don’t have an account:
Tap Sign Up
Enter your name, email or phone number, and password
Fill in your birthday and gender
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete your account setup
Make sure your profile is active and includes basic details like a profile picture, location, and friends. Facebook Dating works best when your account looks authentic and active.
Step 3: Enable Location Services
Location is essential for Facebook Dating to show you matches nearby. You need to allow the app to access your phone's location.
To enable this:
Go to your phone’s Settings
Tap on Apps or Applications
Choose Facebook and go to Permissions
Allow Location access
Return to the Facebook app and refresh.
Step 4: Find Facebook Dating Inside the App
Now that your account is set up and location is enabled, here’s how to find the Dating feature:
Open the Facebook app
Tap the three horizontal lines (menu) in the top or bottom corner
Scroll down and tap on “Dating” with the pink heart icon
If you can’t find it, use the search bar and type “Facebook Dating”
If you meet all the requirements (age 18+, updated app, active account), it should appear.
Step 5: Create Your Facebook Dating Profile
Facebook Dating works separately from your main profile. Your friends and followers won't see your Dating activity.
Tap Get Started on the Dating page
Choose your gender and who you’re interested in
Upload photos from your gallery or Facebook albums
Write a bio (keep it simple and real)
Answer a few profile questions that help you express your personality
Set your preferences like distance, age range, height, and language
Use clear and recent photos. A smiling profile picture goes a long way.
Step 6: Explore Matches and Make Connections
Once your profile is ready, Facebook Dating will begin showing you match suggestions. These suggestions are based on your interests, mutual friends, groups, and location.
To interact:
Tap the heart icon to like a profile
Tap the X icon to pass
If someone you like also likes you back, it becomes a match
You can then start a conversation right inside the Dating section
Messages exchanged here won’t show in your regular Facebook Messenger app.
Step 7: Use Extra Features
Facebook Dating includes helpful features like:
Secret Crush: Choose up to nine Facebook friends or Instagram followers you’re secretly interested in. If they also add you, it’s a match.
Second Look: Review people you passed on earlier.
Pause Matching: Temporarily stop receiving suggestions while still chatting with current matches.
These tools can improve your chances of finding someone you truly click with.
Final Thoughts
Creating a Facebook Dating account doesn’t take much time, but it does require attention to detail. Keep your profile honest, your photos recent, and your conversations respectful. With the right mindset and a little patience, Facebook Dating can open the door to meaningful relationships. Start today and see where it takes you.
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