If you are new to online dating and have only heard about Tinder, one of the most popular dating apps in the market, but do not know how to use it, then this article is for you. If it is your first time in the dating game or you are coming back after a long hiatus, and are finding the entire dating atmosphere online a bit overwhelming, then you can do with a little help.

This article is specially created for those who are a complete newbie in using Tinder. After reading this simple step-by-step walk-through, you will be able to use this app to find your soulmate.

How to use Tinder app- step by step guide

Tinder is a highly intuitive app and if you use it for a few minutes, you can easily figure out how to use it expertly. To help you in this task, we have listed here the main steps regarding how the Tinder App works.

Create an account

To start using the Tinder app, you need to create a Tinder Account.

It is a very easy process. You have to download the app first, and then the app will prompt you to sign in through your Facebook account. When you log in to the Tinder app through your Facebook account, you will automatically create your account.

It is that easy!

When you open your account, you have to confirm your location, which will help the Tinder algorithm to show you the potential matches that are located near you.

Customize your account

Once you have created your Tinder account, then you can easily customize it by adding new information or changing your photos.

You must put together a few interesting photos and your bio to attract the attention of potential matches.

While writing about your bio, try to keep it short and simple that will show all the important information about you in an interesting way. Compared to many other apps, the bio writing style in Tinder is casual and funny.

In your profile setting, you can put up to five photos. You should select these photos very carefully because the potential match would judge you through these photos.

Upload some photos that will show your fun side, which can include selfies, photos with friends or you doing some outdoor activity (if you are interested in outdoor activities!).

Start swiping

Now that you have set up your account and completed all the formalities (by uploading your photos and writing your bio), you can start swiping.

Swiping is the biggest USP of this app, wherein if you are interested in any one of the profiles that you see on the app, you can swipe right to say yes and show your interest and swipe left to say you are not interested in their profile.

The other profiles you will see in the app will be similar to yours.

In their profiles, you will see the photograph of the account holder in the middle of the page, their first name, their age, and how far away they are from your location.

Many times, you will also find that some profiles will have a list of friends that both of you have in common on Facebook.

If you are not a great fan of swiping right and left (the uninitiated may find it confusing at the start), then you can press the red button to say no, the green button to say yes and the blue star which means you like their profile very much.

Once you swipe to the right or pressed the green button, your smartphone display can show “it’s a match”.

When you are matched to another profile

The ‘It’s a match’ screen means that you have liked somebody’s profile and they have also liked yours. The next step of how it all goes from there will completely depend upon both of you.

Either you can reach out and send a message to that person through the app, or you can wait for the other person’s response. You also have the option of not messaging to that profile, if you subsequently change your mind.

If you want to customize your message with emoticons, GIFs, and emoji, then Tinder gives you that option so that you can make your message more expressive.

You can find an online match using the Tinder app through these basic steps. However, there are a few other things also that you need to know so that you can use this app safely and securely.

The block button

While the overall experience of using the Tinder app is great for all its users, you may sometimes encounter some unpleasantness.

If you find that someone is trying to harass you by sending unsolicited messages or making rude inferences, then you have the ‘unmatch’ button to block that profile from communicating with you.

The hookup option

Many users of Tinder want to use it as a hookup platform, wherein they can establish a short-term relationship.

If you are not interested in this type of relationship, then you can reject the offer. On the other hand, if you are looking for a hookup, then keep your safety aspect in mind before accepting any such offer.

Conclusion

For the first time user of the Tinder app, it may look a bit overwhelming.

However, if you stay on using the app, you will find that this app is designed in such an intuitive way that in a very short period you will get a hang of it. Besides this, while using the Tinder app, you might have come across various subscription models that offer you some unique features and help you to find your date efficiently.

Later at some point of time, as a smart Tinder user, one question might appear in your mind that, Is Tinder earning money through this model or any other way? To know more, refer to this guide on how does Tinder makes money.

Lastly, if you are still thinking of using Tinder, then don’t wait, just download the app, create an account, and start swiping.

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