Now that you've downloaded and installed Tinder, it's time to get you prepared for searching for and communicating with your matches! This tutorial will walk you through the setup work required to start using. You will also need to verify your phone number. Then, you'll need to manually add any other details that you want to your profile, including additional photos. The setup process is much simpler than it is on or , which both require you to fill out long questionnaires before you can fine-tune your profile. Creating a Tinder account To sign up for Tinder, you'll need to create a Facebook account first. Then, log into Tinder using your Facebook account credentials, and select what details you want to import from Facebook to your Tinder profile. The last step is to verify your phone number by inputting a code from a text message. Want to see how that actually works? Of course you do. Here are detailed instructions for how to join the popular dating app. Then tap Log In. If you don't have a Facebook account, tap Create Account and follow the directions from step 2 onwards in our how to create a Facebook account. Then come back here and complete this step. Tap Edit This to see a list of things that Tinder can import about you. Tap the checkmark beside an item to stop it from being imported, or — if there is no checkmark beside the item — tap beside the item to select it for import. You can also tap Clear to deselect all non-required details for import, or tap Reset to select all available details for import if you've deselected any. When you're done, tap Continue. Tap the top box and select the country that you live in for country code purposes. Then, tap the bottom box and use your device's virtual keyboard to type in your phone number. Then tap Request Code. Go read it, and then come back to Tinder. If you didn't get a text message, or you deleted it by accident, tap Resend Code. That wraps up the process for creating your account; you're all set to use it! How to edit your Tinder profile and upload photos Before you jump right into trying to find matches on Tinder, you should take some time to fill out your profile, including filling in your personal details and selecting your profile photos. This will make it easier for the app to find potential matches who might be more compatible with you, and it will likely make a better first impression on any potential matches who view your profile. From there, you can add a short bio, change your gender, or add and delete photos. All other changes to your information have to be made through Facebook. Then, select whether you want to upload the photo from your device or Facebook, and then find and tap the photo to select it. From there, crop the photo, and then tap Upload Photo. Both of these actions are somewhat related, so we've created a single walkthrough that covers both of them together. Specific instructions for adding photos to Tinder start at step 6. On iOS devices, this icon will be represented by a gear instead. Tap View Profile at the top. This description can be up to 500 characters long; the number in the bottom-right corner of the box will show how many you have remaining. All other changes here — such as to your current employer or place of education — will have to be made through your Facebook account. See for instructions on changing your Facebook account's basic information. Tap your selection, and then tap through the sub-categories until you find the photo you want to upload, and tap it. Tap and hold your finger inside the crop box marked by the blue outline , and then move it around the screen to select the area of the photo that you wish to use. You can also tap and hold your finger on the edges of the crop box, and then move your finger back and forth to enlarge or contract the crop box. When the area of the photo that you wish to use is completely inside the crop box, tap Upload Photo to add it to your Tinder profile. Your account and profile are all set! Now, our next lesson will show you how to actually look for matches on Tinder!
