Do you know how to use Facebook dating? Facebook’s official dating service is now one of the best online dating platforms and services out there. But unfortunately, not everyone knows about it or how to make use of it. This post however is about addressing that very issue.
How to Use Facebook Dating
I know that you have heard a lot of the Facebook dating service, and although it may not be like the likes of tinder yet, it surely is getting there. The dating service has been accumulating popularity for some years now and it is now being utilized by a huge chunk of active Facebook account holders.
If you are interested in making use of the Facebook dating service to meet new people, you can simply and easily set up a dating profile. On Facebook dating, you can send likes and messages to people that you are interested in, and once someone likes you back on the platform, it’s a match. You can now start chatting in dating.
How Is Facebook Dating Different From Your Facebook Profile
Before the launch of the Facebook dating service, many were of the opinion that the service will be a standalone app or a website. But this is not so. After the service was launched, it was found out that it could only be accessed via the Facebook mobile app within the Facebook main profile.
The Facebook dating profile however is different from your Facebook main profile in many ways. For example, Facebook dating will not suggest your current Facebook friends within dating or using the dating service nor notify them that you joined the service at all.
Also, your dating profile, messages, and who you like or have matched with on the service will not appear on your Facebook newsfeed.
Your dating conversations also are different from your messenger messages and chats. You can delete your Facebook dating profile without deleting your account on Facebook. On the other hand, if you delete your Facebook account, your dating profile will also be deleted.
Also note that if you become friends with someone on Facebook that you have matched with on Facebook dating, you will still be able to their dating profiles.
Who Can Make Use of Facebook Dating
The Facebook dating service is strictly for adults aged 18 and above. You must also have a registered account on Facebook and also an updated Facebook app downloaded and installed on your mobile device. Lastly, you will need to be in one of the countries and regions with access to Facebook dating to be able to make use of the service.
How to Activate Facebook Dating
Activating Facebook dating is the last straw to take in setting up and start matching with potential dates on the platform. To activate Facebook dating;
- Open the Facebook app and make sure you are logged in to your account.
- Tap the menu icon and select dating.
- Next, tap the get started option and follow the on-screen instruction in setting up your profile successfully.
You will be required to share your location and also choose a profile photo. The rest of your profile however will be generated using pieces of information from your Facebook account.
