How to activate and use Facebook Dating, the app’s dating feature

How to activate and use Facebook Dating, the app’s dating feature

Do you want to know how to activate Facebook Dating, Keep reading as i guide you through.

How to activate Facebook Dating

Facebook Dating is only available in the mobile app (Android, iOS), so you can’t access it in a web browser or on your computer. But getting to the dating app is simple:

1. Start the Facebook app on your mobile device.

2. Tap Menu, located at the bottom right of hte screen on iOS and the top right on Android.

3. In the All Shortcuts section, look for Dating. If you don’t see it, scroll down and tap See More.

4. Tap Dating.

5. Tap Get Started.

Can anyone see I’m on Facebook Dating?

Your current Facebook friends and anyone you’ve blocked are automatically excluded from seeing your Facebook Dating profile.

By default, friends of friends will be able to see your profile, but you can exclude the group from your potential match pool.

To prevent friends of friends from seeing your profile, tap the Gear icon in the main screen, then General, then Privacy Settings. Untick the box that says “Suggest friends of friends.”

Note that if  you use the Secret Crush feature with any of your current Facebook friends, they will be able to see your Dating profile.

Here are some key points about Facebook Dating

1. Separate Dating Profile: Users can create a distinct dating profile separate from their main Facebook profile. The dating profile includes information such as interests, preferences, and photos.
2. Matching Algorithm: Facebook Dating uses its algorithms to suggest potential matches based on shared interests, events attended, groups joined, and other factors.
3. Events and Groups Integration: The service takes advantage of Facebook’s broader features, allowing users to connect with potential matches through shared events or groups.
4. Privacy Features: Facebook Dating is designed with privacy in mind. Matches are suggested to users who have opted into the dating service, and your dating activity is kept separate from your regular Facebook profile.
5. Messaging: Once there is a mutual interest or match, users can start a conversation through the messaging feature within the Facebook Dating platform.
6. Safety Features: Facebook has implemented various safety features, including the ability to share details of your date and location with a friend, and a block/report feature for inappropriate behavior.