Facebook Dating is a new way to find love through Facebook. It allows you to create a separate dating profile within Facebook and match with other users who also have Dating profiles. With Facebook Dating, you can match with friends of friends or with people not in your friend circle. One of the key things to get matches on Facebook Dating is having an appealing profile. Here are some tips on how to edit your Facebook Dating profile to make it stand out.
Accessing your Facebook Dating profile
To edit your Facebook Dating profile, you first need to access it. Here is how:
- Open the Facebook app on your mobile device and tap on the menu icon in the top right corner (the three horizontal lines)
- Scroll down and tap on “Dating”
- If this is your first time opening Dating, you’ll need to create your Dating profile by adding photos and answering some questions about yourself
- Once your profile is created, when you tap on “Dating” it will take you directly to your Dating profile
You can also access Facebook Dating by going to www.facebook.com/dating on your desktop.
Editing your photos
Your profile photos are one of the first things people will notice on Facebook Dating. You want photos that are clear, recent, and capture the real you. Here are some tips for choosing Dating profile photos:
- Include a clear headshot as your main profile picture so people can see your face
- Use photos taken within the last year so they represent what you look like now
- Pick photos that show your interests and personality – you doing hobbies, traveling, hanging out with friends
- Choose photos with good lighting and resolution
- Avoid group photos, filters, and blurry or pixelated images
To edit your Dating profile photos:
- Go to your Dating profile
- Tap the pencil icon to edit your profile
- Tap on “Change Photos”
- Pick photos to add from your Facebook library or take new ones. You can have up to 9 photos.
- Drag and drop to reorder your photos
- Tap “Save Changes” when done
Regularly updating your photos can help show you’re active on the app and give potential matches a current look at your appearance.
Completing your “About” section
The “About” section of your profile lets people learn more about you in your own words. Fill it out with details like:
- What you do for work or study
- Your interests and hobbies
- Favorite books/movies/shows/music
- An interesting fact or story about yourself
This section is capped at 500 characters. Be concise but give people enough info so they can start a conversation with you. Avoid listing generic qualities and focus on specific details about your personality and lifestyle.
To edit the About section:
- Go to your profile and tap the pencil icon
- Tap “Edit Bio”
- Type your bio
- Tap “Save Changes”
Refreshing your bio every so often can spark new conversations.
Updating your preferences
Facebook Dating allows you to set preferences to control who can see your profile and who you can match with. It’s a good idea to periodically review your preferences as your dating priorities change. You can edit:
- Location radius – how far away potential matches can be
- Age range – minimum and maximum ages to match with
- Gender – which genders you’d like to match with
- Height range – minimum and maximum heights of matches
To change your preferences:
- Go to your Dating profile and tap the pencil icon
- Tap “Edit Preferences”
- Adjust the settings as desired
- Tap “Save Changes”
Updating preferences expands or narrows your dating pool so you see the most relevant matches.
Adding profile prompts
Profile prompts are question cards that appear on your Dating profile for others to see. Answering prompts lets you showcase your personality, values, and what you’re looking for in a match.
Facebook provides prompt questions in categories like:
- Fun facts about you
- Favorite activities
- Life goals and values
- Dating preferences
- Pop culture tastes
To add or edit prompts:
- Go to your profile and tap the pencil icon
- Tap “Edit Profile Prompts”
- Tap the prompts you want to add or change
- Type your responses
- Tap “Save Changes”
Refreshing your prompts can spark new talking points with matches.
Controlling who sees your profile
By default, Facebook friends and friends of friends can see your Dating profile. But you can restrict it so only people you’ve matched with see your profile. Or you can expand visibility so all Facebook Dating users in your area can see your profile, even if you have no mutual friends or connections.
To edit who sees your profile:
- Go to your Dating profile and tap the pencil icon
- Tap “Edit Privacy & Settings”
- Under “Who Can See My Profile?” tap your desired visibility setting
- Tap “Save Changes”
Controlling profile visibility gives you handle over who can view and match with you. But a more private profile also limits your potential matches.
Turning on Badge notifications
Badges are special notifications that appear when someone interacts with your Dating profile. They can alert you when:
- Someone likes or comments on your photos or prompts
- You and someone match together
- Someone sends you an icebreaker message
Badges make it easy to see who’s engaging with you on Dating. To enable them:
- Go to your profile and tap the pencil icon
- Tap “Edit Privacy & Settings”
- Under “Badge Notifications” tap “Turn On”
With Badges on, it’s easy to know when someone’s interested in connecting with you on Dating!
Conclusion
Customizing your Facebook Dating profile gives you control over how you present yourself and who you match with. Regularly updating your photos, bio, prompts and settings ensures people see an accurate representation of the current you. A complete, authentic profile has the best chance of attracting compatible matches and leading to meaningful connections. So take the time to craft your Dating profile into something you’ll be proud to show potential dates!